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2010 Mazda Rx-8 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2010 Mazda Rx-8 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 322,930 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 21V744000 2021-09-24 13,891 affected
Defect

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2009-2011 RX-8 and 2006-2007 MazdaSpeed6 vehicles. Fuel may leak from the fuel pump mounting rings.

Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will install new fuel pump mounting rings. Dealers will also add a thermal insulation pad to the fuel tank on RX-8 vehicles. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 17, 2021. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 4. Mazda's…

AIR BAGS 19V488000 2019-06-24 211 affected
Defect

Mazda 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. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original…

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 repair has been performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. The recall began July 9, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. …

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 18V403000 2018-06-15 237 affected
Defect

Mazda 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. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original…

Consequence

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other 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 one, free of charge. The recall began July 9, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 2618F. Note: This recall supersedes recall 18V017.

Complaints by component

AIR BAGS
1
POWER TRAIN
1
SEAT BELTS
1
SUSPENSION
1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
Total complaints5

What owners report

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

“Safety concerns of sam leman mazda located in blooomington il installed a radiator from auto zone instead of using mazda-approved parts. Sam lemans modified other vehicle components to make the auto zone part fit and initially suggested using zip ties. My vehicle was held from nov 5-25, 2025 while…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2025-11-05

“There is already a prior recall on lower control arms for earlier made mazda rx-8s. Why are the later models also not included? Is it because the model I have there were not as many made, so not as many left on the road? You can hear a dull pop when turning the corner time. Family member is a…”

SUSPENSION · reported 2020-06-25

“Tl* the contact owns a 2010 mazda rx-8. The contact stated that the air bags were replaced two years ago. Since then, the air bags have begun to push out of the dashboard. Hiley mazda of fort worth (9000 west fwy, suite b, fort worth, tx 76108, [REDACTED]) stated that the vehicle was not included…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2018-12-01

“Clutch pedal mounting bracket snapped at the bolt which results in clutch not engaging properly. The issue renders the car useless until repaired. It occurred to me on the highway and I was forced to make an emergency stop and have the car towed.”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2018-01-14

“My stepdaughter placed her infant/carseat in the rear seat of our 2010 mazda rx-8. She reached for the closest seatbelt (that turned out to be the front seatbelt) and latched the car seat in place. After she sat down in the front passenger seat, she realized her mistake. Three people attempted to…”

SEAT BELTS · reported 2010-06-10

Defect investigations

Investigation EA21002 Opened 2021-09-17 · open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant…

Investigation EA21002 Opened 2021-09-17 · open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2010 Mazda Rx-8 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.