Mazda RX-8 recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
14 recalls found for the Mazda RX-8 in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 783 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Mazda RX-8 | 3 | 4 |
| 2010 Mazda RX-8 | 4 | 5 |
| 2009 Mazda RX-8 | 4 | 8 |
| 2008 Mazda RX-8 | 5 | 17 |
| 2007 Mazda RX-8 | 5 | 38 |
| 2006 Mazda RX-8 | 5 | 60 |
| 2005 Mazda RX-8 | 6 | 162 |
| 2004 Mazda RX-8 | 10 | 489 |
Has your Mazda been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. Recall repairs are free.
Newest Mazda RX-8 recalls
- Sep 24, 202121V744000Fuel system, gasoline13,891 vehiclesMazda RX-8 and MAZDASPEED6
Fuel may leak from the fuel pump mounting rings.
- Oct 31, 201919V781000Air bags47,006 vehiclesMazda Mazda6, MAZDASPEED6 and 2 more models
These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design.
Do not drive until repaired
- Jun 24, 201919V488000Air bags211 vehicles2010-2011 Mazda RX-8
These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment.
Do not drive until repaired
- Jun 15, 201818V404000Air bags4,184 vehiclesMazda RX-8 and MPV
On July 9, 2019 this recall was expanded to include certain 2005-2009 RX-8 vehicles that were previously recalled under 17V-011 but have not yet been repaired.
Do not drive until repaired
- Jun 15, 201818V403000Air bags237 vehicles2009-2010 Mazda RX-8
These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment.
Do not drive until repaired
- Jun 15, 201818V402000Air bags308,591 vehiclesMazda RX-8, Mazda6 and 2 more models
Mazda is also recalling 2005-2006 MPV vehicles in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas,…
Do not drive until repaired
- Jul 26, 201717V474000Air bags308,992 vehiclesMazda Mazda6, RX-8 and 1 more model
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…
Do not drive until repaired
- Jun 1, 201717V355000Suspension35,332 vehicles2004 Mazda RX-8
The ball joint socket on the front suspension lower control arm may crack and the ball joint may separate from the socket.