Mazda RX-8 recalls

10 safety recalls on file with NHTSA, including 6 with a do-not-drive warning. Updated Nov 5, 2026.

This list covers the model as a whole. Not every vehicle is affected by every recall; only the official NHTSA VIN lookup or a dealer can confirm yours.

Latest recalls

21V744000 · Mazda North American OperationsFuel System, Gasoline recallFuel may leak from the fuel pump mounting rings.Fuel systemFree repair14KunitsSep 202119V781000 · Mazda North American OperationsAir Bags recallThese vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same…Do not driveAir bagsFree replacement47KunitsOct 201919V488000 · Mazda North American OperationsAir Bags recallThese vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as…Do not driveAir bagsFree replacement211unitsJun 201918V402000 · Mazda North American OperationsAir Bags recallMazda is also recalling 2005-2006 MPV vehicles in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Delaware, the District of Columbia…Do not driveAir bagsFree replacement309KunitsJun 201818V404000 · Mazda North American OperationsAir Bags recallOn July 9, 2019 this recall was expanded to include certain 2005-2009 RX-8 vehicles that were previously recalled under 17V-011…Do not driveAir bagsFree replacement4,184unitsJun 201818V403000 · Mazda North American OperationsAir Bags recallThese vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as…Do not driveAir bagsFree replacement237unitsJun 201817V474000 · Mazda North American OperationsAir Bags recallThe affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion and…Do not driveAir bagsFree replacement309KunitsJul 201717V354000 · Mazda North American OperationsFuel System, Gasoline recallHeat from the engine and the exhaust may cause the main fuel pump pipe to crack.Fuel systemFree replacement69KunitsJun 201717V355000 · Mazda North American OperationsSuspension recallThe ball joint socket on the front suspension lower control arm may crack and the ball joint may separate from the socket.Steering & suspensionFree replacement35KunitsJun 201716V793000 · Mazda North American OperationsFuel System, Gasoline recallThe affected vehicles have fuel pump sealing rings that may deteriorate due to exposure to heat from the engine or exhaust pipe.Fuel systemFree replacement69KunitsOct 2016