Mazda RX-8 Recalls
5 recalls affecting the Mazda RX-8 (0–2009).
5
Active recalls
0
Resolved recalls
5
Total recalls
What this means for Mazda RX-8 owners
5 of 5 notices for this model are active and 0 are resolved. The most recent notice was published 27 Mar 2019. Each notice below carries the exact hazard, remedy and supplier contact details.
Safety-recall repairs are carried out free of charge by the supplier conducting the recall. If a notice below covers your vehicle, contact that supplier.
Buying a used Mazda RX-8? Check its recall history before you sign.
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All Recalls
2003–2005 Mazda RX-8
The ball joint casings on the front lower control may crack, due to an inappropriate production process.
Light Vehicle
27 Mar 2019
2003–2009 Mazda RX-8
The plastic fuel pump retaining rings on the fuel tank may be exposed to heat from the engine and exhaust pipes due to insufficient thermal insulation, causing heat deterioration of the plastic material of the pump retaining rings. In addition to the heat deterioration, a reaction force from the gasket (seal rubber) may be applied to the fuel pump rings. Additionally, the fuel pump discharge pipe may have insufficient durability. The effects of fuel pressure and engine/exhaust heat may cause the pipe to deteriorate.
Light Vehicle
12 Dec 2016
2003–2009 Mazda RX-8
The plastic fuel pump retaining rings on the fuel tank may be exposed to heat from the engine and exhaust pipes due to insufficient thermal insulation, causing heat deterioration of the plastic material of the pump retaining rings. In addition to the heat deterioration, a reaction force from the gasket (seal rubber) may be applied to the fuel pump rings. Additionally, the fuel pump discharge pipe may have insufficient durability. The effects of fuel pressure and engine/exhaust heat may cause the pipe to deteriorate.
Light Vehicle
12 Dec 2016
0 Mazda RX-8
There is a possibility for excessive thermal heat to build up around the exhaust system. The potential exists for the excessive heat to cause electrical component failures, and in a worst case scenario, it may cause damage to the fuel tank possibly resulting in fuel leakage.
Light Vehicle
28 July 2005
0 Mazda RX-8
There is a possibility for the front lower control arms to develop cracks around the ball joint socket due to casting defects in the control arm. The potential exists for the ball joint to become dislodged from the lower control arm, and in a worst case scenario, the driver may loose control of the vehicle.
Light Vehicle
28 July 2005
Mazda RX-8 recall questions
How do I check if my Mazda RX-8 has a recall?
Browse the recall notices listed on this page - each shows the model years affected. For an instant answer on a specific vehicle, paste its VIN into the RecallAU search; it checks your car against every published Australian recall list in one go.
Is the recall check free?
Yes. RecallAU is free to use, and so are the repairs - under Australian law, repairs carried out as part of a vehicle safety recall are provided free of charge by the supplier conducting the recall.
What do I do if my Mazda RX-8 is recalled?
Open the matching recall below to read the hazard and remedy, then contact the supplier named on the notice. The supplier arranges and pays for the repair. Registering your vehicle on RecallAU gets you an email alert if a new recall is published for it.
Buying a used Mazda RX-8 - what should I check?
Check this page for outstanding recalls across the model years you are considering, then run the specific vehicle's VIN through the search page before you buy. An unrepaired safety recall is a repair bill you inherit.
Recall facts on this page reference the official notices published by suppliers on vehiclerecalls.gov.au, linked from each recall above. RecallAU is an independent service and not a government website.