Mazda RX-8 recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 14 recalls and 784 owner complaints for the Mazda RX-8 (model years 2004–2011). The most reported problem area is power train (235 complaints), followed by engine and engine cooling (138 complaints). The 2004 model year has the most recalls (10).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | |
| 2010 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 5 | 17 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2007 | 5 | 38 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2006 | 5 | 60 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2005 | 6 | 162 | 6 | 1 | |
| 2004 | 10 | 490 | 17 | 10 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2004 (490), 2005 (162) and 2006 (60). Among model years at least two years old, the 2011 has the fewest complaints on file (4).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Mazda RX-8 model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power train | 235 | 7 of 8 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 138 | 5 of 8 | |
| Air bags | 114 | 6 of 8 | |
| Steering | 111 | 5 of 8 | |
| Engine | 50 | 4 of 8 |
Latest 8 of 14 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21V744000 | Sep 24, 2021 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump | 2009–2011 | 13,891 |
| 19V781000 | Oct 31, 2019 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2004 | 47,006 |
| 19V488000 | Jun 24, 2019 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2010–2011 | 211 |
| 18V404000 | Jun 15, 2018 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2005–2009 | 4,184 |
| 18V403000 | Jun 15, 2018 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2009–2010 | 237 |
| 18V402000 | Jun 15, 2018 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2004–2011 | 308,591 |
| 17V474000 | Jul 26, 2017 | Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module | 2004–2008 | 308,992 |
| 17V355000 | Jun 1, 2017 | Suspension: front, control arm, lower arm | 2004 | 35,332 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 27 complaints and a fire in 15 complaints; 20 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.