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Mazda RX-8 recalls and problems

14 recalls and 784 owner complaints for 8 model years. Pick your year for full details.

Recalls
14
Complaints
784
Crashes reported
27
Fires reported
15

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Mazda RX-8 by year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2011 RX-8341200
2010 RX-8450000
2009 RX-8480000
2008 RX-85170100
2007 RX-85382110
2006 RX-85601000
2005 RX-861626140
2004 RX-8104901710150

Most reported Mazda RX-8 problems

Problem areaReports
Power Train238
Engine and Engine Cooling143
Air Bags116
Steering112
Engine50
Fuel/Propulsion System48
Electrical System47
Unknown or Other36
Structure32
Visibility28

All Mazda RX-8 recalls

RecallDateYearsComponentSummary
21V-744Sep 24, 20212009–2011Fuel System, GasolineMazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2009-2011 RX-8 and 2006-2007 MazdaSpeed6 vehicles.
19V-781Oct 31, 20192004Do not driveAir BagsMazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2003-2008 Mazda6, 2004-2005 MPV, 2004 RX-8, and 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6 vehicles.
19V-488Jun 24, 20192010–2011Do not driveAir BagsMazda 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.
18V-402Jun 15, 20182004–2011Do not driveAir BagsMazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2003-2008 Mazda6, 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6 and 2004 MPV vehicles nationwide.
18V-403Jun 15, 20182009–2010Do not driveAir BagsMazda 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.
18V-404Jun 15, 20182005–2009Do not driveAir BagsMazda 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…
17V-474Jul 26, 20172004–2008Do not driveAir BagsMazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 Mazda6, 2004-2008 RX-8, and 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6 vehicles.
17V-354Jun 1, 20172004–2008Fuel System, GasolineMazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RX-8 vehicles.
17V-355Jun 1, 20172004SuspensionMazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2004 Mazda RX-8 vehicles.
16V-793Oct 31, 20162004–2008Fuel System, GasolineMazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RX-8 vehicles manufactured April 10, 2003, to February 18, 2008.
05V-325Jul 20, 20052004SuspensionOn certain passenger vehicles, due to improper forging of the lower control arm, cracks may occur in the ball joint socket.
05V-317Jul 7, 20052004–2005Engine and Engine CoolingIf 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.
04V-074Feb 17, 20042004Air BagsAs a result of an ncap test, certain passenger vehicles are being recalled for improperly wired front passenger seat air bags.
04V-075Feb 17, 20042004Power TrainOn certain passenger vehicles with manual transmissions, the heat insulator may be cracked causing abnormal noise.

Frequently asked questions

What is the worst year for the Mazda RX-8?

By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2004 Mazda RX-8 has the most reports (490). Check the 2004 page for the problems owners describe.

How many recalls does the Mazda RX-8 have?

NHTSA lists 14 safety recalls covering Mazda RX-8 model years 2004–2011.

What are the most common Mazda RX-8 problems?

Owners report power train, engine and engine cooling, air bags problems most often.