NHTSA Safety Recalls
Mazda Rx-8 Recalls by Year
Every model year from 2004 to 2011, ranked by how many recalls it carries.
Across 8 model years (2004–2011) the Mazda Rx-8 has 42 NHTSA recalls. The worst year is 2004 with 10; the cleanest is 2011 with 3.
- Model years
- 8
- Total recalls
- 42
- Worst year
- 2004
- Cleanest year
- 2011
2004–2011
10 recalls
3 recalls
Recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Mazda Rx-8 | 3 | |
| 2010 Mazda Rx-8 | 4 | |
| 2009 Mazda Rx-8 | 4 | |
| 2008 Mazda Rx-8 | 5 | |
| 2007 Mazda Rx-8 | 5 | |
| 2006 Mazda Rx-8 | 5 | |
| 2005 Mazda Rx-8 | 6 | |
| 2004 Mazda Rx-8 | 10 |
What gets recalled most on the Mazda Rx-8
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE18
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP13
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE5
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING2
- SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT1
- POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION1
- SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM1
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL1
Reading these numbers
A high recall count is not the same as an unreliable car. Recalls are safety defects the manufacturer reports and repairs free; a maker that files many of them is often being more diligent, not less. Older model years also accumulate recalls simply by existing longer.
What matters for a specific car is whether its own VIN is covered by an open campaign. Check it on NHTSA's lookup or call 1-888-327-4236.