14
recalls
The Mazda RX-8 has 14 recalls covering 978,438 vehicles as reported; model year 2004 is covered by the most (10). Owners filed 2 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; power train is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
14
Most for 2004: 10
Units affected
978K
As reported
Overall stars
-
Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
2
+100.0% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
6
Recalls
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
1 rated versions, model years 2011 to 2011
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 4 DR · RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 7.9% risk |
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Mazda RX-8, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
2 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Power train235
- Engine and engine cooling138
- Air bags114
- Steering111
- Engine50
- Fuel/propulsion system48
- Electrical system45
- Complaints
- 783
- Crashes reported
- 27
- Fires reported
- 15
- People injured
- 20
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Mazda RX-8 by component
- Air bags7 · 699K units
- Fuel system, gasoline3 · 153K units
- Suspension2 · 63K units
- Engine and engine cooling1 · 52K units
- Power train1 · 12K units
Mazda RX-8 recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2021 | Mazda MAZDASPEED6, RX-8 (2006-2011): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 21V744000 | Fire | 13,891 |
| Oct 31, 2019 | Mazda MAZDA6, MAZDASPEED6, MPV, RX-8 (2003-2008): Air bagsNo. 19V781000Do not drive | Fire | 47,006 |
| Jun 24, 2019 | Mazda RX-8 (2010-2011): Air bagsNo. 19V488000Do not drive | Fire | 211 |
| Jun 15, 2018 | Mazda MPV, RX-8 (2005-2009): Air bagsNo. 18V404000Do not drive | Fire | 4,184 |
| Jun 15, 2018 | Mazda RX-8 (2009-2010): Air bagsNo. 18V403000Do not drive | Fire | 237 |
| Jun 15, 2018 | Mazda MAZDA6, MAZDASPEED6, MPV, RX-8 (2003-2011): Air bagsNo. 18V402000Do not drive | Fire | 308,591 |
| Jul 26, 2017 | Mazda MAZDA6, MAZDASPEED6, RX-8 (2003-2008): Air bagsNo. 17V474000Do not drive | Crash risk | 308,992 |
| Jun 1, 2017 | Mazda RX-8 (2004): SuspensionNo. 17V355000 | Crash risk | 35,332 |
| Jun 1, 2017 | Mazda RX-8 (2004-2008): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 17V354000 | Fire | 69,447 |
| Oct 31, 2016 | Mazda RX-8 (2004-2008): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 16V793000 | Fire | 69,447 |
| Jul 20, 2005 | Mazda RX-8 (2004): SuspensionNo. 05V325000 | Crash risk | 27,800 |
| Jul 7, 2005 | Mazda RX-8 (2004-2005): Engine and engine coolingNo. 05V317000 | Fire | 52,000 |
| Feb 17, 2004 | Mazda RX-8 (2004): Power trainNo. 04V075000 | Other or not stated | 12,000 |
| Feb 17, 2004 | Mazda RX-8 (2004): Air bagsNo. 04V074000 | Crash risk | 29,300 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2011 Mazda RX-8 recalled?
Yes: 3 recalls cover the 2011 Mazda RX-8. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Mazda RX-8 have?
14 recalls cover the Mazda RX-8, for 978,438 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is air bags (7 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Mazda RX-8?
Power train: named in 235 of the 783 safety complaints about the Mazda RX-8, then engine and engine cooling (138). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.