Mazda RX-8 Fuel System Problems

Fuel System complaints by model year

Which parts fail

• Delivery
  3
• Storage › Tank assembly
  2
• Delivery › Fuel pump
  2
• Fuel injection system
  1

Components named in complaints (fuel pump, injectors, fuel tank, hybrid and EV propulsion).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  511%
• 25k–50k
  817%
• 50k–75k
  920%
• 75k–100k
  1226%
• 100k–150k
  1022%
• 150k+
  24%

What owners report

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Mazda RX-8. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V793000 (fuel system, gasoline). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact spoke with maxon Mazda (2329 rte 22, union, nj 07083) who stated that the contact needed to wait for a final notice. Upon starting the vehicle, the contact's neighbor noticed a strong fuel odor. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed. A dealer was not contacted regarding the fuel odor. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure or the recall issue. The approximate failure mileage was 21,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Mazda RX-8. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the clutch pedal became unresponsive without warning. The contact stopped at a red light and the gear did not immediately shift into first gear. The failure recurred and the vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer (garden city Mazda in garden city, ny) where it was diagnosed that the clutch pedal failed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure was not repaired. The contact did not receive notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V793000 (fuel system, gasoline) and 17V354000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage was approximately 90,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Mazda RX-8. The contact noticed a fuel odor inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to moffitt Volkswagen inc. (1960 old minden road p.o. Box 5855 bossier city, la 71111), and the contact was informed of a recall that May be related to the fuel odor. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle needed to be de-flooded due to a blockage in the fuel system. The contact declined the repair and took the vehicle to an independent mechanic to have the vehicle de-flooded. A week later, the engine warning indicator illuminated and the odor intensified. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic who diagnosed that the vehicle had a fuel leakage. The vehicle was towed to the moffitt Volkswagen inc. Dealer and was repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 16V793000 (fuel system,gasoline). …

While driving an increasing smell of raw gasoline was noticed in the vehicle. Upon investigation of the fuel pump located under the passenger seat behind the driver's seat there was an accumulation of gasoline below the fuel pump outlet to fuel line coupling. Upon removing the fuel line coupling and the fuel line going to the engine it was observed that there was a crack approximately 1/2 inch long in the bottom portion of the plastic fuel pump outlet which had allowed gasoline to accumulate on top of the fuel pump housing. The fuel pump along with the fuel line going to the engine were both replaced which corrected the fuel leak problem. It would be recommended to check for cracks in the fuel pump outlet the next time this type of vehicle is brought in for service.

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? …

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Mazda RX-8. While driving various speeds, a fuel odor emitted through the vents of the vehicle. The fuel odor was all around the vehicle while parked and fuel leaked underneath the driver side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to kuhn Mazda (3934 w kennedy blvd, tampa, fl 33609, phone: [phone]), but was not diagnosed. The dealer stated that the fuel system needed to be taken down to find where the failure was coming from and there would be a fee. The vehicle was not repaired due to the diagnostic and repair fees. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 16V793000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 87,466.

The contact owns a 2004 Mazda RX-8. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being serviced at Valvoline for a scheduled oil change, the contact was informed that fuel was leaking. The contact was advised not to drive the vehicle. The dealer was contacted and notified of the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where a diagnostic evaluation revealed a fractured fuel system discharge pipe. The contact was informed that the fuel pump required replacement. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V354000 (Fuel System, Gasoline), which was completed on the VIN in 2009. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the repair was not covered under warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

The contact owns a 2004 Mazda RX-8. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, he noticed a strong gasoline odor originating from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump was fractured and needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V354000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the recall repair failed to fix the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they would follow up with him. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000.

Related recalls (3)