Mazda RX-8 Recalls

The Mazda RX-8 has been recalled 14 times across the 2004–2011 model years. The most recent recall, from September 24, 2021, covers the fuel pump. Recall repairs are free at any authorized Mazda dealer.

14recalls
6do not drive / park outside
8model years affected

What gets recalled

  • Air bags
    750%
  • Fuel & propulsion system
    321%
  • Suspension
    214%
  • Engine & cooling
    17%
  • Transmission & drivetrain
    17%

2011 Mazda RX-8 recalls (3)

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump

NHTSA recall 21V-744 · Sep 24, 2021 · 13,891 vehicles

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2009-2011 RX-8 and 2006-2007 MazdaSpeed6 vehicles. Fuel may leak from the fuel pump mounting rings.

Remedy: Dealers will install new fuel pump mounting rings. Dealers will also add a thermal insulation pad to the fuel tank on RX-8 vehicles. Repairs will be performed free of charge.

Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 19V-488 · Jun 24, 2019 · 211 vehiclesDo not drive

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2010-2011 Mazda RX-8 vehicles that were previously recalled under recall 18V-716 but have not yet been repaired. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or…

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge.

Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 18V-402 · Jun 15, 2018 · 308,591 vehiclesDo not drive

Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2003-2008 Mazda6, 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6 and 2004 MPV vehicles nationwide. Mazda is also recalling 2005-2006 MPV vehicles in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky,…

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge.

2010 Mazda RX-8 recalls (4)

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump

NHTSA recall 21V-744 · Sep 24, 2021 · 13,891 vehicles

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2009-2011 RX-8 and 2006-2007 MazdaSpeed6 vehicles. Fuel may leak from the fuel pump mounting rings.

Remedy: Dealers will install new fuel pump mounting rings. Dealers will also add a thermal insulation pad to the fuel tank on RX-8 vehicles. Repairs will be performed free of charge.

Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 19V-488 · Jun 24, 2019 · 211 vehiclesDo not drive

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2010-2011 Mazda RX-8 vehicles that were previously recalled under recall 18V-716 but have not yet been repaired. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or…

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge.

Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 18V-403 · Jun 15, 2018 · 237 vehiclesDo not drive

Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2009-2010 Mazda RX-8 vehicles that were previously recalled under recall 18V-017 but have not yet been repaired. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or…

Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. The recall began July 9, 2019.

Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 18V-402 · Jun 15, 2018 · 308,591 vehiclesDo not drive

Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2003-2008 Mazda6, 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6 and 2004 MPV vehicles nationwide. Mazda is also recalling 2005-2006 MPV vehicles in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky,…

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge.

2009 Mazda RX-8 recalls (4)

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump

NHTSA recall 21V-744 · Sep 24, 2021 · 13,891 vehicles

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2009-2011 RX-8 and 2006-2007 MazdaSpeed6 vehicles. Fuel may leak from the fuel pump mounting rings.

Remedy: Dealers will install new fuel pump mounting rings. Dealers will also add a thermal insulation pad to the fuel tank on RX-8 vehicles. Repairs will be performed free of charge.

Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 18V-403 · Jun 15, 2018 · 237 vehiclesDo not drive

Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2009-2010 Mazda RX-8 vehicles that were previously recalled under recall 18V-017 but have not yet been repaired. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or…

Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. The recall began July 9, 2019.

Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 18V-402 · Jun 15, 2018 · 308,591 vehiclesDo not drive

Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2003-2008 Mazda6, 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6 and 2004 MPV vehicles nationwide. Mazda is also recalling 2005-2006 MPV vehicles in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky,…

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge.

Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 18V-404 · Jun 15, 2018 · 4,184 vehiclesDo not drive

Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Mazda MPV vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington,…

Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began July 6, 2018 for MPV vehicles.

2008 Mazda RX-8 recalls (5)

Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 18V-402 · Jun 15, 2018 · 308,591 vehiclesDo not drive

Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2003-2008 Mazda6, 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6 and 2004 MPV vehicles nationwide. Mazda is also recalling 2005-2006 MPV vehicles in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky,…

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge.

Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 18V-404 · Jun 15, 2018 · 4,184 vehiclesDo not drive

Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Mazda MPV vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington,…

Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began July 6, 2018 for MPV vehicles.

Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 17V-474 · Jul 26, 2017 · 308,992 vehiclesDo not drive

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 Mazda6, 2004-2008 RX-8, and 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6 vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion and other factors, including manufacturing variability that, over…

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge.

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump

NHTSA recall 17V-354 · Jun 1, 2017 · 69,447 vehicles

Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RX-8 vehicles. Heat from the engine and the exhaust may cause the main fuel pump pipe to crack.

Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump filter kit, free of charge. The recall began on July 31, 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500.

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Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump

NHTSA recall 16V-793 · Oct 31, 2016 · 69,447 vehicles

Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RX-8 vehicles manufactured April 10, 2003, to February 18, 2008. The affected vehicles have fuel pump sealing rings that may deteriorate due to exposure to heat from the engine or exhaust pipe.

Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump sealing ring set and add a thermal insulation pad to the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began July 31, 2017.

2007 Mazda RX-8 recalls (5)

Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 18V-402 · Jun 15, 2018 · 308,591 vehiclesDo not drive

Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2003-2008 Mazda6, 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6 and 2004 MPV vehicles nationwide. Mazda is also recalling 2005-2006 MPV vehicles in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky,…

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge.

Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 18V-404 · Jun 15, 2018 · 4,184 vehiclesDo not drive

Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Mazda MPV vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington,…

Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began July 6, 2018 for MPV vehicles.

Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 17V-474 · Jul 26, 2017 · 308,992 vehiclesDo not drive

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 Mazda6, 2004-2008 RX-8, and 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6 vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion and other factors, including manufacturing variability that, over…

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge.

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump

NHTSA recall 17V-354 · Jun 1, 2017 · 69,447 vehicles

Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RX-8 vehicles. Heat from the engine and the exhaust may cause the main fuel pump pipe to crack.

Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump filter kit, free of charge. The recall began on July 31, 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500.

Show 1 more recall

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump

NHTSA recall 16V-793 · Oct 31, 2016 · 69,447 vehicles

Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RX-8 vehicles manufactured April 10, 2003, to February 18, 2008. The affected vehicles have fuel pump sealing rings that may deteriorate due to exposure to heat from the engine or exhaust pipe.

Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump sealing ring set and add a thermal insulation pad to the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began July 31, 2017.

2006 Mazda RX-8 recalls (5)

Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 18V-402 · Jun 15, 2018 · 308,591 vehiclesDo not drive

Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2003-2008 Mazda6, 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6 and 2004 MPV vehicles nationwide. Mazda is also recalling 2005-2006 MPV vehicles in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky,…

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge.

Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 18V-404 · Jun 15, 2018 · 4,184 vehiclesDo not drive

Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Mazda MPV vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington,…

Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began July 6, 2018 for MPV vehicles.

Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 17V-474 · Jul 26, 2017 · 308,992 vehiclesDo not drive

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 Mazda6, 2004-2008 RX-8, and 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6 vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion and other factors, including manufacturing variability that, over…

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge.

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump

NHTSA recall 17V-354 · Jun 1, 2017 · 69,447 vehicles

Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RX-8 vehicles. Heat from the engine and the exhaust may cause the main fuel pump pipe to crack.

Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump filter kit, free of charge. The recall began on July 31, 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500.

Show 1 more recall

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump

NHTSA recall 16V-793 · Oct 31, 2016 · 69,447 vehicles

Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RX-8 vehicles manufactured April 10, 2003, to February 18, 2008. The affected vehicles have fuel pump sealing rings that may deteriorate due to exposure to heat from the engine or exhaust pipe.

Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump sealing ring set and add a thermal insulation pad to the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began July 31, 2017.

2005 Mazda RX-8 recalls (6)

Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 18V-402 · Jun 15, 2018 · 308,591 vehiclesDo not drive

Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2003-2008 Mazda6, 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6 and 2004 MPV vehicles nationwide. Mazda is also recalling 2005-2006 MPV vehicles in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky,…

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge.

Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 18V-404 · Jun 15, 2018 · 4,184 vehiclesDo not drive

Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Mazda MPV vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington,…

Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began July 6, 2018 for MPV vehicles.

Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 17V-474 · Jul 26, 2017 · 308,992 vehiclesDo not drive

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 Mazda6, 2004-2008 RX-8, and 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6 vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion and other factors, including manufacturing variability that, over…

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge.

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump

NHTSA recall 17V-354 · Jun 1, 2017 · 69,447 vehicles

Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RX-8 vehicles. Heat from the engine and the exhaust may cause the main fuel pump pipe to crack.

Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump filter kit, free of charge. The recall began on July 31, 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500.

Show 2 more recalls

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump

NHTSA recall 16V-793 · Oct 31, 2016 · 69,447 vehicles

Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RX-8 vehicles manufactured April 10, 2003, to February 18, 2008. The affected vehicles have fuel pump sealing rings that may deteriorate due to exposure to heat from the engine or exhaust pipe.

Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump sealing ring set and add a thermal insulation pad to the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began July 31, 2017.

Engine and engine cooling

NHTSA recall 05V-317 · Jul 7, 2005 · 52,000 vehicles

If certain passenger vehicles are parked and the engine is operated at high RPM's for an excessive length of time, some of the parts around the exhaust system can melt and produce a variety of malfunctions.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace parts. The recall began on August 30, 2005. Owners May contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500.

2004 Mazda RX-8 recalls (10)

Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 19V-781 · Oct 31, 2019 · 47,006 vehiclesDo not drive

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2003-2008 Mazda6, 2004-2005 MPV, 2004 RX-8, and 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6 vehicles. These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design.

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge.

Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 18V-402 · Jun 15, 2018 · 308,591 vehiclesDo not drive

Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2003-2008 Mazda6, 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6 and 2004 MPV vehicles nationwide. Mazda is also recalling 2005-2006 MPV vehicles in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky,…

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge.

Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 17V-474 · Jul 26, 2017 · 308,992 vehiclesDo not drive

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 Mazda6, 2004-2008 RX-8, and 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6 vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion and other factors, including manufacturing variability that, over…

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge.

Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower arm

NHTSA recall 17V-355 · Jun 1, 2017 · 35,332 vehicles

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2004 Mazda RX-8 vehicles. The ball joint socket on the front suspension lower control arm may crack and the ball joint may separate from the socket.

Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front lower control arms, free of charge. The recall began on July 31, 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500.

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Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump

NHTSA recall 17V-354 · Jun 1, 2017 · 69,447 vehicles

Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RX-8 vehicles. Heat from the engine and the exhaust may cause the main fuel pump pipe to crack.

Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump filter kit, free of charge. The recall began on July 31, 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500.

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump

NHTSA recall 16V-793 · Oct 31, 2016 · 69,447 vehicles

Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RX-8 vehicles manufactured April 10, 2003, to February 18, 2008. The affected vehicles have fuel pump sealing rings that may deteriorate due to exposure to heat from the engine or exhaust pipe.

Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump sealing ring set and add a thermal insulation pad to the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began July 31, 2017.

Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint

NHTSA recall 05V-325 · Jul 20, 2005 · 27,800 vehicles

On certain passenger vehicles, due to improper forging of the lower control arm, cracks May occur in the ball joint socket.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the control arms. The recall began on August 30, 2005. Owners May contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500.

Engine and engine cooling

NHTSA recall 05V-317 · Jul 7, 2005 · 52,000 vehicles

If certain passenger vehicles are parked and the engine is operated at high RPM's for an excessive length of time, some of the parts around the exhaust system can melt and produce a variety of malfunctions.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace parts. The recall began on August 30, 2005. Owners May contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500.

Power train › Manual transmission

NHTSA recall 04V-075 · Feb 17, 2004 · 12,000 vehicles

On certain passenger vehicles with manual transmissions, the heat insulator May be cracked causing abnormal noise.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the heat insulator. The recall began March 5, 2004. Owners should contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500.

Air bags › Frontal

NHTSA recall 04V-074 · Feb 17, 2004 · 29,300 vehicles

As a result of an ncap test, certain passenger vehicles are being recalled for improperly wired front passenger seat air bags.

Remedy: Dealers will install a new wiring harness in the front passenger seat air bag system. The recall began March 5, 2004. Owners should contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the Mazda RX-8 have?

NHTSA lists 14 recalls for the Mazda RX-8 across 8 model years, 6 of them with a do-not-drive or park-outside warning.

How do I know if my Mazda RX-8 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN decoder & recall check or on nhtsa.gov/recalls. Dealers fix recalls for free, even if you are not the original owner.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.