2004 Mazda RX-8 Recalls
NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns for the 2004 Mazda RX-8, 3 of them with a do-not-drive advisory. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.
- Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator moduleCovers: Mazda RX-8 2004, MAZDA6 2003–2008, MPV 2004–2005 +1 more
Reported issue: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2003-2008 Mazda6, 2004-2005 MPV, 2004 RX-8, and 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6 vehicles. These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and…
Possible 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 one, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's…
- Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator moduleCovers: Mazda RX-8 2004–2011, MAZDA6 2003–2008, MPV 2004–2006 +1 more
Reported issue: 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, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North…
Possible 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 contact…
- Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator moduleCovers: Mazda RX-8 2004–2008, MAZDA6 2003–2008, MAZDASPEED6 2006–2007
Reported issue: 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 variability that, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
Possible 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 › Delivery › Fuel pumpCovers: Mazda RX-8 2004–2008
Reported issue: 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.
Possible 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.
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower armCovers: Mazda RX-8 2004
Reported issue: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2004 Mazda RX-8 vehicles. The ball joint socket on the front suspension lower control arm may crack and the ball joint may separate from the socket.
Possible consequence: If the ball joint separates, steering control may be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front lower control arms, 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 1117E.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pumpCovers: Mazda RX-8 2004–2008
Reported issue: 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.
Possible 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.
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball jointCovers: Mazda RX-8 2004
Reported issue: On certain passenger vehicles, due to improper forging of the lower control arm, cracks may occur in the ball joint socket.
Possible consequence: In severe driving conditions, the ball may separate from the ball joint socket and a loss of steering may occur, which could result in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the control arms. The recall began on august 30, 2005. Owners may contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500.
- Engine and engine coolingCovers: Mazda RX-8 2004–2005
Reported issue: 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 back up lights, problems with the parking brakes, malfunctions of the gas gauge and/or possible fuel…
Possible 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.
- Air bags › FrontalCovers: Mazda RX-8 2004
Reported issue: As a result of an ncap test, certain passenger vehicles are being recalled for improperly wired front passenger seat air bags.
Possible consequence: The air bag will not provide adequate protection when the vehicle is involved in a frontal crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install a new wiring harness in the front passenger seat air bag system. The recall began march 5, 2004. Owners should contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500.
- Power train › Manual transmissionCovers: Mazda RX-8 2004
Reported issue: On certain passenger vehicles with manual transmissions, the heat insulator may be cracked causing abnormal noise.
Possible consequence: Continued operation of the vehicle can cause the insulator to come off and could pose a hazard to following vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the heat insulator. The recall began march 5, 2004. Owners should contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500.
NHTSA investigations
- PE09045Clutch pedal bracket failureClosed · Sep 23, 2009
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.