How many recalls does the 2006 Mazda Rx-8 have?

The 2006 Mazda Rx-8 has 5 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2006 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 2006 Mazda Rx-8?

Of 74 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is air bags.

2006 Mazda Rx-8 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2006 Mazda Rx-8 has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 760,661 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 74 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

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 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 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.

Complaints by component

AIR BAGS

VISIBILITY

POWER TRAIN

ENGINE

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

STEERING

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

STRUCTURE

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Total complaints74

What owners report

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

“The contact's grandson owns a 2006 mazda rx-8. The contact stated that while her grandson was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that the vehicle had an oil pressure failure. The manufacturer…”

ENGINE · reported 2023-05-16

“Perry mazda of santa barbara ca is refusing to repair my recall because the fuel pump currently installed is an aftermarket part. I've contacted mazda, but the representative I spoke with agreed with the technician that they can't repair my recall. He is looking into another solution so I can get…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2019-04-09

“The bracket for the clutch pedal has broken 4 times. The milage is currently 81,000. I've contacted mazda corp and the dealer I bought it from new. They're saying unless there's a recall we have to keep buying a new pedal/bracket assembly. The metal they used is soft and weak causing you to lose…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2019-02-10

“The bracket for the clutch pedal has broken 4 times. The milage is currently 81,000. I've contacted mazda corp and the dealer I bought it from new. They're saying unless there's a recall we have to keep buying a new pedal/bracket assembly. The metal they used is soft and weak causing you to lose…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2019-02-10

“Takata recall the vehicle was stuttering as I was driving home it wasn't hot or overheating or low on oil, I drove it home and shut it off I then later tried to start it it wouldn't start it just cranked and cranked it wouldn't even start or try to , the apex seals on this car went out which is…”

ENGINE · reported 2018-11-01

“I'm writing to state on my rx8 shinka 2006 mazda has a steering wheel problem most concerning. I have owned it and maintained it. As I was leaving my bank I noticed a white gasket of kind on the floor of the drivers side. I went to drive my car and there was a lot of play in moving the steering…”

STEERING · reported 2018-09-19

“There is a white bushing that breaks and is not replaceable. The whole steering column has to be replaced. The fact that this car was made with this flaw is beyond my comprehension. The steering wheel becomes very loose and unsafe to drive.”

STEERING · reported 2018-05-16

“The clutch pedal binds up,or sticks during releasing from the floor,was replaced before and still has the same issue and my local mazda dealership does not want to hear the complaint,now I will pay out of pocket for their repeated defect!”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2018-05-04