2005 Mazda RX-8 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 14%of 162 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 74,500miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the air bags of the 2005 Mazda RX-8, 14% of the 162 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 74,500 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Hello. How are you? I hope everything is going well for you. I am an owner of 2005 Mazda rx8. I was a faculty of one university at texas by 2016. However, I left USA last fall and currently settled down in korea. I also took my car (2005 Mazda rx8) from USA to korea. In terms of safety recall notices, I asked Mazda USA to solve two safety recall issues (Mazda recall #: 1017e—fuel tank leak as well as 9416e—takata recall) for my car. Unfortunately, there are no Mazda dealer shops in korea, so I asked to Mazda USA to send the parts via the mail to replace bad parts for my car. …”
NHTSA complaint #11051395, filed 2017-11, 90,000 miles“There is a material defect with the dash panel over the passenger air bag, now with the weather getting colder there are cracks in the dash panel and every morning the cracks get longer or new ones start. With the way it's cracking if the air bag deploys the panel will not just split open but may could up throwing chunks of plastic at the occupants. Contacted Mazda directly but since she didn't see any bulletins or recalls for this issue she pretty much didn't care. I wish more people would file complaints because I have seen this problem in almost all other rx8's I've been in.”
NHTSA complaint #10672798, filed 2015-01, 53,000 miles“The passenger side air bag door, part number fey157k5x, has become brittle and is cracked where the airbag deploys. This creates a hazard as the brittle pieces of vinyl will become projectiles in the event of airbag deployment. This is clearly the fault of the manufacturer and should be remedied.”
NHTSA complaint #10928517, filed 2016-11, 105,450 miles“Clutch pedal keeps braking every 20,000 miles. :-/ this is the 4rth replacement I am looking at, currently is braking gradually. Air bags sensors keep failing every 30,000 miles and passenger airbag is cracking.”
NHTSA complaint #10960021, filed 2017-03, 14,000 miles“Driver was backing out of a parking space when an extremely loud pop sounded resembling a backfire or the explosion of an aerosol can. After pulling back into the space, a further inspection of the noise revealed a malfunction with the rear passenger seat airbag. The door panel has been knocked askew resulting in a back door that will not open. The front seat passenger seat belt was jerked tight and remains completely locked up. Had a passenger been sitting in the front seat, the tightening of the belt upon the malfunction of the airbag would have resulted in injury. …”
NHTSA complaint #10367874, filed 2010-11, 74,000 milesRelated recalls
- 18V402000Jun 15, 2018DO NOT DRIVEMazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2003-2008 Mazda6, 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6 and 2004 MPV vehicles nationwide. Mazda is also recalling…Covers: Mazda RX-8 2004–2011, MAZDA6 2003–2008, MPV 2004–2006 +1 more
- 18V404000Jun 15, 2018DO NOT DRIVEMazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Mazda MPV vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado…Covers: Mazda RX-8 2005–2009, MPV 2005–2006
- 17V474000Jul 26, 2017DO NOT DRIVEMazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 Mazda6, 2004-2008 RX-8, and 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6 vehicles. The affected…Covers: Mazda RX-8 2004–2008, MAZDA6 2003–2008, MAZDASPEED6 2006–2007
Related service bulletins
- 10194661May 5, 2021Subject: ** UPDATE** - Takata Inflator Special Service Program (Extended Warranty) Special Service Program SSPB3: In December 2017 Special Service Program SSPB3 - Takata Inflator…
- 10134925Feb 16, 2018The Workshop Manual has two-different airbag procedures, one for Standard Deployment and one for Two-Step Deployment. Standard Deployment is for Mexico spec vehicles and Two-Step…
- 10118753Sep 12, 2017STOPPER PLATES FOR AIR BAG MODULE CONNECTORS HAVE BEEN ESTABLISHED AS NEW SERVICE PARTS. When removing the connector (1) to the air bag module (2), make sure to first lift the…
- 10120381Jul 26, 2017Mazda Motor Corporation is going to evaluate the following inflators to ensure the safety of the inflator with a desiccant. In order to do this, MNAO is collecting inflators for…
- 10085405Jul 28, 2016Takata recalls general information purpose: this page was created to assist with handling takata air bag recalls. Processes: please use these process flowcharts to properly…
- 10110991Nov 19, 2013This information is provided to help address Passenger Airbag Deactivation (PAD) Indicator illumination con-cerns during vehicle service.
- 10021000Oct 4, 2006Non genuine accessories affect air bag operation.
- 10017963Oct 21, 2005Airbag warning light illuminated - dtc b1994 and/or b1998 set.
Air bags: other model years
Other parts of the 2005 Mazda RX-8
54 complaintsEngine cooling
28 complaintsSteering
17 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Mazda RX-8
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology