2004 Mazda RX-8: recalls and complaints

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• 19V78100031 Oct 2019Air Bags / Frontal / Passenger Side / Inflator ModuleAdvisory
• 18V40200015 Jun 2018Air Bags / Frontal / Passenger Side / Inflator ModuleAdvisory
• 17V47400026 Jul 2017Air Bags / Frontal / Driver Side / Inflator ModuleAdvisory
• 17V3540001 Jun 2017Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump
• 17V3550001 Jun 2017Suspension / Front / Control Arm / Lower Arm
• 16V79300031 Oct 2016Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump
• 05V32500020 Jul 2005Suspension / Front / Control Arm / Lower Ball Joint
• 05V3170007 Jul 2005Engine and Engine Cooling
• 04V07500017 Feb 2004Power Train / Manual Transmission
• 04V07400017 Feb 2004Air Bags / Frontal

1. 19V781000Received 31 Oct 2019. 47,006 units.

   Air Bags / Frontal / Passenger Side / Inflator ModuleDo-not-drive advisory

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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 temperature cycling.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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 number for this recall is 2618F. Note: This recall supersedes recalls 13V130, 14V362, 14V773 and 15V869.

   Report filed by Mazda North American Operations. Manufacturer campaign number 2618F. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 3 Dec 2019.

2. 18V402000Received 15 Jun 2018. 308,591 units.

   Air Bags / Frontal / Passenger Side / Inflator ModuleDo-not-drive advisory

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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 Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. On July 9, 2019 this recall was expanded to include certain 2004-2011 RX-8 vehicles that were previously recalled under 16V-354 but have not yet been repaired. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these passenger air bag inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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 Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 2618F. Note: With the addition of the RX-8 vehicles, this recall fully supersedes recall 16V354.

   Report filed by Mazda North American Operations. Manufacturer campaign number 2618F. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 6 Jul 2018.

3. 17V474000Received 26 Jul 2017. 308,992 units.

   Air Bags / Frontal / Driver Side / Inflator ModuleDo-not-drive advisory

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   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. Mazda's number for this recall is 1417G. Note: This recall supersedes recall 15V-382.

   Report filed by Mazda North American Operations. Manufacturer campaign number 1417G. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 12 Sep 2017.

4. 17V354000Received 1 Jun 2017. 69,447 units.

   Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the fuel pump pipe cracks, fuel may leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Mazda North American Operations. Manufacturer campaign number 1017E. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 31 Jul 2017.

5. 17V355000Received 1 Jun 2017. 35,332 units.

   Suspension / Front / Control Arm / Lower Arm

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the ball joint separates, steering control may be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Mazda North American Operations. Manufacturer campaign number 1117E. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 31 Jul 2017.

6. 16V793000Received 31 Oct 2016. 69,447 units.

   Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The deteriorated seals may leak fuel, which, in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Mazda North American Operations. Manufacturer campaign number 1017E. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 31 Jul 2017.

7. 05V325000Received 20 Jul 2005. 27,800 units.

   Suspension / Front / Control Arm / Lower Ball Joint

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain passenger vehicles, due to improper forging of the lower control arm, cracks may occur in the ball joint socket.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS. Manufacturer campaign number 3405G. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 30 Aug 2005.

8. 05V317000Received 7 Jul 2005. 52,000 units.

   Engine and Engine Cooling

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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 leaks resulting from heat damage to the fuel tank.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect and replace parts. The recall began on august 30, 2005. Owners may contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500.

   Report filed by MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS. Manufacturer campaign number 3305G. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 30 Aug 2005.

9. 04V075000Received 17 Feb 2004. 12,000 units.

   Power Train / Manual Transmission

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain passenger vehicles with manual transmissions, the heat insulator may be cracked causing abnormal noise.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Continued operation of the vehicle can cause the insulator to come off and could pose a hazard to following vehicles.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the heat insulator. The recall began march 5, 2004. Owners should contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500.

   Report filed by MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS. Manufacturer campaign number 1704B. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 5 Mar 2004.

10. 04V074000Received 17 Feb 2004. 29,300 units.

    Air Bags / Frontal

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    As a result of an ncap test, certain passenger vehicles are being recalled for improperly wired front passenger seat air bags.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    The air bag will not provide adequate protection when the vehicle is involved in a frontal crash.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    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.

    Report filed by MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS. Manufacturer campaign number 1604B-B. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 5 Mar 2004.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. The figure per 1,000 component mentions shows how many of each 1,000 mentions name the component.

• 2004 Mazda RX-8
• All 2004 vehicles

The table shows the 10 components with the most mentions, of 25.

Complaints that report a crash

17

Complaints that report a fire

10

Injuries in the complaints

15

Deaths in the complaints

0

Date of the newest complaint

8 May 2026

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

1. 200410
2. 20056
3. 20065
4. 20075
5. 20085
6. 20094
7. 20104
8. 20113

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2004 Mazda RX-8?

959,915 units in 10 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Mazda RX-8 have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 14 recall campaigns for the Mazda RX-8, model years 2004 to 2011. 10 of them name the 2004 model year.

Which component do the complaints about the 2004 Mazda RX-8 name most often?

Power Train: 156 of 625 component mentions, or 249.6 per 1,000. For all 2004 vehicles the figure is 113.4 per 1,000.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2004 Mazda RX-8 open?

2 investigations have no closing date in the NHTSA file, of 4 that name this model year.