How many recalls does the 2005 Mazda Rx-8 have?

The 2005 Mazda Rx-8 has 6 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2005 Mazda Rx-8 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2005 Mazda Rx-8?

Of 212 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is power train.

2005 Mazda Rx-8 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2005 Mazda Rx-8 has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 812,661 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 212 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

AIR BAGS 18V402000 2018-06-15 308,591 affected

Defect

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,…

Consequence

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

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. The recall began July 6, 2018. Mailing to the affected RX-8 owners began July 6, 2019. Owners may…

AIR BAGS 18V404000 2018-06-15 4,184 affected

Defect

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,…

Consequence

An inflator explosion may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

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. The recall began July 9, 2019 for RX-8 vehicles. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number…

AIR BAGS 17V474000 2017-07-26 308,992 affected

Defect

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…

Consequence

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

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. The recall began on September 12, 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. …

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 17V354000 2017-06-01 69,447 affected

Defect

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.

Consequence

If the fuel pump pipe cracks, fuel may leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

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. Mazda's number for this recall is 1017E.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 16V793000 2016-10-31 69,447 affected

Defect

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.

Consequence

The deteriorated seals may leak fuel, which, in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.

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. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 0516J.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 05V317000 2005-07-07 52,000 affected

Defect

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. PROBLEMS CAUSED BY THE EXCESSIVE HEAT BUILD-UP CAN RANGE FROM INOPERATIVE OXYGEN SENSOR, NEUTRAL SWITCH AND…

Consequence

FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE PARTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 30, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500.

Complaints by component

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

AIR BAGS

POWER TRAIN

STEERING

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

ENGINE

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Total complaints212

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Part associated with recall 1017e has failed due to improper installation.”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2022-07-19

“The steering wheel sometimes its hard to control sometimes its normal and when going fast the steering is so loose like there's a gaps that you need your two hands on the steering all time and the weels weigel at high speed 60mph. Its hard drive the car on the freeway and everyday use I already…”

STEERING · reported 2021-06-18

“The steering wheel sometimes its hard to control sometimes its normal and when going fast the steering is so loose like there's a gaps that you need your two hands on the steering all time and the weels weigel at high speed 60mph. Its hard drive the car on the freeway and everyday use I already…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2021-06-18

“My cars steering will loosen up and stiffen up randomly also the traction control will randomly engage and the tire pressure lights and another light”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2021-06-18

“My cars steering will loosen up and stiffen up randomly also the traction control will randomly engage and the tire pressure lights and another light”

STEERING · reported 2021-06-18

“Fuel leak at gas tank area caused massive fire.”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2021-03-05

“See attached document for complaint”

AIR BAGS · reported 2021-01-29

“The clutch pedal assembly bracket breaks at the spotwelds which also breaks the clutch master cylinder and lukily this broke while starting the car”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2019-10-10