Mazda RX-8 Airbag Problems

Airbag complaints by model year

Which parts fail

• Frontal
  4
• Side/window
  2

Components named in complaints (front, side and curtain air bags, sensors and inflators).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  47%
• 25k–50k
  610%
• 50k–75k
  1729%
• 75k–100k
  2034%
• 100k–150k
  916%
• 150k+
  23%

What owners report

Takata recall, my car suddenly stopped on the side, of the 101 freeway off the west lake village exit going south, and would not turn on. I had my car towed to the Mazda dealership after finding out of the recall on the fuel pump and air bags on the Mazda website. After 3 days at the dealership and being charged 3 hours of $115.00 hour they were not able to repair my car or replace the recall. They suggested for me to buy a new engine that would cost me $7000.00

The dashboard that covers the passenger airbag has been cracking in the outline of the airbag since prior to 10/4/2012. Mazda said they would not cover the replacement. I've attached my 10/4/2012 request for an estimate of repair, but I did not get it repaired. I believe they should be paying for this defect. I've also attached a picture of the dashboard as of today. I am afraid it is going to burst open and injure or kill someone.

Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Mazda RX-8. The contact stated that the dashboard was deteriorated and exposed the air bags. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired; however, it was serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 15V382000 (air bags). The contact mentioned that recall notifications were also received for NHTSA campaign numbers: 15V345000 (air bags) and 16V354000 (air bags), but the parts were not available for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available. ...updated 08/29/16 updated 08/31/16.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Mazda RX-8. The contact stated that the dashboard over the passenger side air bag was fractured. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was confirmed that it was a standing issue; however, it could not be repaired per a recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and stated that the VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 16V354000 (air bags). The failure mileage was approximately 83,000.

I purchased/financed my vehicle on October 9, 2015 at hilltop Nissan (258 route 10, east hanover, nj 07936) at 59,201 miles. On April 7, 2016, I went to start the vehicle and the vehicle would not start. I had it towed to Mazda of lodi, so the service department can take a look at the vehicle. The service department contacted me and said it was the engine and the vehicle needs a new engine. The vehicle has only 63,545 miles on it, and since then, I drove only 4,344 miles in the six months. I asked the dealer, finance department for a warranty/extended warranty and the finance manager said, there are no warranties. I did not receive a white (square) piece of paper or booklet for warranty information or "as is" information. Now, I am paying $8500.00 for a new engine. Then, I searched online for any safety issues or recalls on vinrcl.safecar.gov. …

After receiving a letter and verifying with the mazdausa website it was determined that my RX-8 had a safety recall associated with the airbag. I contacted two separate Mazda dealers about this issue. Their response was less than undesirable. They first informed me that there were no parts available to affect repairs. After I requested a safe loaner vehicle until repairs could be made, my request was denied. So, Mazda has no parts to make repairs and they are unwilling to supply the vehicle owners with safe alternatives. I am writing to inform you that Mazda is not executing your mandated recall properly and is placing lives of numerous drivers at risk. [redacted]

Tl* the contact owned a 2005 Mazda RX-8. While driving 55 MPH, the vehicle was involved in a front end collision. The air bags did not deploy. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the junk yard. A police report was filed. The contact received medical attention and suffered injuries to the head, pelvic, and ribs. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was totaled and was not diagnosed. The failure mileage was 150,000.

Hello. How are you? I hope everything is going well for you. I am an owner of 2005 Mazda rx8. I was a faculty of one university at texas by 2016. However, I left USA last fall and currently settled down in Korea. I also took my car (2005 Mazda rx8) from USA to Korea. In terms of safety recall notices, I asked Mazda USA to solve two safety recall issues (Mazda recall #: 1017e—fuel tank leak as well as 9416e—Takata recall) for my car. Unfortunately, there are no Mazda dealer shops in Korea, so I asked to Mazda USA to send the parts via the mail to replace bad parts for my car. However, they rejected my requests and they said only Mazda (certified) mechanic should complete the repairs. I am wondering if I can solve these serious safety recall issues. Am I not a customer of Mazda because im not staying in the us anymore? …

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