2006 Mazda RX-8 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 28%of 60 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,200miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the air bags of the 2006 Mazda RX-8, 28% of the 60 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,200 miles. 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.
“Crack appeared in the dash where the passenger air bag is contained. The crack started several months ago and the car is not garaged and is in the sun all day so I thought it might be caused by the sun. I live in georgia and this car originally came from the port authority in florida where it is also very hot. …”
NHTSA complaint #10654096, filed 2014-11, 130,000 miles“After receiving a letter and verifying with the mazdausa website it was determined that my RX-8 had a safety recall associated with the airbag. I contacted two separate Mazda dealers about this issue. Their response was less than undesirable. They first informed me that there were no parts available to affect repairs. After I requested a safe loaner vehicle until repairs could be made, my request was denied. So, Mazda has no parts to make repairs and they are unwilling to supply the vehicle owners with safe alternatives. …”
NHTSA complaint #10683437, filed 2015-02, 110,000 miles“For almost a year, cracks have started to appear over the passenger side airbag cover. It started off as a 1 cm crack in a single location, but now has progressed to multiple cracks that are up to 8 cm in length. These cracks follow the portions of the passenger airbag cover that would split open during deployment. I have spoken with mechanics and they have advised me that replacement of the passenger side airbag cover requires replacement of the entire passenger airbag system. The dashboard cover and the airbag are constructed as a single unit. …”
NHTSA complaint #10585762, filed 2014-04, 30,000 miles“The dash cover over the passenger side air bag is cracking a lot in all different locations. I talked to the dealer about this and they told me it is a common issue in the RX-8's and that the factory won't cover fixing it. This seems like a serious safety issue with the dash cracking apart right above the air bag. I'm not talking about some minor cracks either. I first noticed the cracks in the dash about a year and a half ago and now they grown and expanded substantially since then. It just really looks like a dangerous situation with it occurring right above the passenger air bag. …”
NHTSA complaint #10563034, filed 2014-02, 86,000 miles“Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Mazda rx8. The contact stated that the passenger's side dashboard had a crack in it where the air bag was located and the air bag warning light would intermittently illuminate. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000. Ne”
NHTSA complaint #10651810, filed 2014-11, 50,000 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
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- 10153329Jan 10, 2019This information is provided to help address Passenger Airbag Deactivation (PAD) Indicator illumination concerns during vehicle service.
- 10136784Apr 5, 2018This information is provided to help address Passenger Airbag Deactivation (PAD) Indicator illumination concerns during vehicle service.
- 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…
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- 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.
- 10054788Nov 19, 2013Mazda: information provided regarding the indicator light illumination of the passenger airbag deactivation (pad).
- 10021000Oct 4, 2006Non genuine accessories affect air bag operation.
Air bags: other model years
Other parts of the 2006 Mazda RX-8
13 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 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.
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