https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-rx-8 New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Mazda RX-8. en-us Sun, 18 Oct 2026 07:32:23 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-rx-8 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-rx-8#complaint-2155068 Sun, 07 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Safety concerns of Sam Leman Mazda located in blooomington IL installed a radiator from auto zone instead of using Mazda-approved parts. Sam Lemans modified other vehicle components to make the auto zone part fit and initially suggested using zip ties. My vehicle was held from Nov 5-25, 2025 while the dealership attempted to figure out how to alter components to fit the Auto Zone part - my choice https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-rx-8 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-rx-8#complaint-2112286 Mon, 21 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT For a year I have responded to every notice for a recall repair (7 total) Mazda has not repaired my vehicle or scheduled its repair. My recall ID is 016742248 and my Campaign Number is 100409. My car has a DO NOT DRIVE status and Mazda tells me I MUST drive the car 2 hours to get it repaired each way. And they refuse to transport y vehicle even thought I have told them in phone conversations about https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-rx-8 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-rx-8#complaint-1993974 Thu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2004 Mazda RX-8. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact was able to pull to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle failed to restart. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the engine. The dealer determined that the e https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-rx-8 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-rx-8#complaint-1966514 Sun, 11 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT The electric power steering randomly pulls hard to one side while driving. There are brief spasms of forceful jerks each jerk is 1-2 seconds the series of jerks lasts 10-20 seconds and usually stops with power steering failure all while driving. https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-rx-8 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-rx-8#complaint-1935403 Fri, 13 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT See attached document for complaint https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-rx-8 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-rx-8#complaint-1908902 Tue, 11 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2011 Mazda Rx 8. The contact stated after performing NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V744000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) while driving at 35 MPH, the contact smelled the odor of smoke in the vehicle, but no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. While the vehicle was being diagnosed, the vehicle caught on fire and burned. The contact did not have any details of th https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-rx-8 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-rx-8#complaint-1908928 Tue, 11 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT The incident occurred on 02/08/2023. Prior to this, I brought my car to the dealership due to a recall to fix gas mounting rings, recall number . I do not feel comfortable with their repairs and I do not believe that the dealership performed the repairs properly which caused my car to smoke and stall on the road and then caught on fire at their shop. They claimed that their own business insurance https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-rx-8 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-rx-8#complaint-1896882 Tue, 23 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT The contact's grandson owns a 2006 Mazda RX-8. The contact stated that while her grandson was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that the vehicle had an oil pressure failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-rx-8 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-rx-8#complaint-1883941 Wed, 29 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT Engine naturally wears out especially after 200k miles due to friction in the natural design of the Rotary engine, resulting in losing its overall function such as turning off in the middle of a drive due to loss of compression from worn Apex Seals of the Rotary. The rotary engine requires a replacement of the Apex Seals to continue functioning normally to avoid any unpredictable accidents due to https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-rx-8 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-rx-8#complaint-1861092 Fri, 23 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2004 Mazda RX-8. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, he noticed a strong gasoline odor originating from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump was fractured and needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle was https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-rx-8 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-rx-8#complaint-1828748 Wed, 27 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT Part associated with recall 1017E has failed due to improper installation. https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-rx-8 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-rx-8#recall-21V744000-mazda-mazda-rx-8-2011 Fri, 24 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2009-2011 RX-8 and 2006-2007 MazdaSpeed6 vehicles. Fuel may leak from the fuel pump mounting rings. https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-rx-8 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-rx-8#recall-21V744000-mazda-mazda-rx-8-2010 Fri, 24 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2009-2011 RX-8 and 2006-2007 MazdaSpeed6 vehicles. Fuel may leak from the fuel pump mounting rings. https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-rx-8 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-rx-8#recall-21V744000-mazda-mazda-rx-8-2009 Fri, 24 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2009-2011 RX-8 and 2006-2007 MazdaSpeed6 vehicles. Fuel may leak from the fuel pump mounting rings. https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-rx-8 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-rx-8#complaint-1761013 Mon, 02 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT Fuel fumes are leaking into passenger compartment and leaking from tank. Previous recall failed to fix https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-rx-8 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-rx-8#complaint-1753142 Mon, 21 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT My cars steering will loosen up and stiffen up randomly also the traction control will randomly engage and the tire pressure lights and another light https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-rx-8 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-rx-8#complaint-1753143 Mon, 21 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT My cars steering will loosen up and stiffen up randomly also the traction control will randomly engage and the tire pressure lights and another light https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-rx-8 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-rx-8#complaint-1752833 Fri, 18 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT The steering wheel sometimes its hard to control sometimes its normal and when going fast the steering is so loose like there's a gaps that you need your two hands on the steering all time and the weels Weigel at high speed 60mph. its hard drive the car on the freeway And everyday use i already spend $2800 at the dealership get fix but never get fix The car no accident to be like that. Car has 8 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-rx-8 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-rx-8#complaint-1752834 Fri, 18 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT The steering wheel sometimes its hard to control sometimes its normal and when going fast the steering is so loose like there's a gaps that you need your two hands on the steering all time and the weels Weigel at high speed 60mph. its hard drive the car on the freeway And everyday use i already spend $2800 at the dealership get fix but never get fix The car no accident to be like that. Car has 8 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-rx-8 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-rx-8#complaint-1744067 Wed, 28 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMT FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG CRACKED DASH AND PUSHED OUT GLOVE BOX. https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-rx-8 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-rx-8#complaint-1744068 Wed, 28 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMT FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG CRACKED DASH AND PUSHED OUT GLOVE BOX. https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-rx-8 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-rx-8#complaint-1737136 Mon, 29 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT FUEL LEAK AT GAS TANK AREA CAUSED MASSIVE FIRE. https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-rx-8 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-rx-8#complaint-1736890 Sat, 27 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT I NOW HAVE REPLACEDCLUTCH PEDAL THE FORTH TIME. IM WRITING THIS TO SEE IFI CAN STILL GET ONE FACTORY REPAIR OF THE PART THE PEDAL WILL BREAK IN WELD SPOT REGARDLESS OF MY TRYING NOT PUT TO MUCH PRESSURE. https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-rx-8 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-rx-8#complaint-1729057 Wed, 24 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMT JULY 2017 WHEN I START THE CAR THE STEERING GEAR TURN TOO THE RIGHT ALL THE TIME. FEW MILE THE STEERING GET HARD AND START SHACKING BY IT SELF. NOW THE STEERING IS HARD WITH ABS AND CONTROL TRACTION LIGHT ON. I SEND IT TOO A MECANIC TOO CHECK THE WIRING AND RACK AND PINON AND THE MECANIC INDICATE THAT IS THE TORQUE SENSOR AND I HAVE TOO CHANGE THE RACK AND PINON. https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-rx-8 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-rx-8#complaint-1728529 Mon, 22 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMT RECENTLY PURCHASED THE CAR FROM SOMEONE ELSE AND NOTICED THAT THE CABIN SMELLS LIKE FUEL. I THOUGHT MAYBE HE SPILLED SOME INSIDE IT BUT IT'S BEEN A WEEK AND THE SMELL IS STILL THERE. I DON'T KNOW WHY AND I'M WORRIED ABOUT THE CAR CATCHING FIRE OR ME GETTING CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING. https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-rx-8 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-rx-8#complaint-1672199 Fri, 26 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMT THERE IS ALREADY A PRIOR RECALL ON LOWER CONTROL ARMS FOR EARLIER MADE MAZDA RX-8S. WHY ARE THE LATER MODELS ALSO NOT INCLUDED? IS IT BECAUSE THE MODEL I HAVE THERE WERE NOT AS MANY MADE, SO NOT AS MANY LEFT ON THE ROAD? YOU CAN HEAR A DULL POP WHEN TURNING THE CORNER TIME. FAMILY MEMBER IS A MECHANIC, HE ADVISED WHAT THIS WAS, AND TO CHECK FOR RECALL . . .WELL THERE IS ONE, JUST FOR 2004-200 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-rx-8 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-rx-8#complaint-1648245 Fri, 21 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT THERE IS A WHITE BUSHING THAT BREAKS AND IS NOT REPLACEABLE. THE WHOLE STEERING COLUMN HAS TO BE REPLACED. THE FACT THAT THIS CAR WAS MADE WITH THIS FLAW IS BEYOND MY COMPREHENSION. THE STEERING WHEEL BECOMES VERY LOOSE AND UNSAFE TO DRIVE. https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-rx-8 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-rx-8#complaint-1645250 Mon, 10 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT CLUTCH PEDAL BROKE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-rx-8 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-rx-8#complaint-1635255 Tue, 07 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT MAZDA RECALLED ALL 2004-2008 RX8 MODELS FOR FUEL PUMP AND LOCKRING GASKET ASSEMBLY LEAKAGE. MY 2009 RX8 HAS THE SAME ISSUE AND STARTING LEAKING GAS ON 1-02-2020 WHILE PARKED IN A GARAGE. I CALLED MAZDA AND WAS TOLD THERE WERE NO RECALLS; HOWEVER MY CAR HAS THE SAME PROBLEM THE 2004-2008 MODELS HAD. NOW I HAVE TO PAY CLOSE TO $1,000.00 FOR REPAIR THAT SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER THE RECALL. https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-rx-8 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-rx-8#complaint-1624201 Wed, 27 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMT STEERING TURN ALONE