CarRecallWatchThe 2007 Mazda RX-8 has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 38 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 1 fire, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (16 reports).
2007 Mazda RX-8 recalls
Passenger airbag inflator may explode, causing injury
The front passenger airbag inflator in these Mazda vehicles can explode during a crash that deploys the airbag.
Passenger airbag inflator may explode, spraying metal fragments
The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles can degrade over time from long-term exposure to humidity and temperature changes.
Driver's airbag inflator may rupture in a crash
The driver's frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles can be affected by moisture and manufacturing variation, which over time could cause it to rupture when the airbag deploys.
Fuel Pump Pipe Can Crack and Leak Fuel, Creating Fire Risk
Heat from the engine and exhaust can cause the main fuel pump pipe to crack.
Fuel Pump Seals May Leak Fuel, Creating Fire Risk
The fuel pump sealing rings on these vehicles may deteriorate over time from exposure to heat from the engine or exhaust pipe.
Most common 2007 Mazda RX-8 problems
Problem areas named in the 38 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 16 |
| Power Train | 9 |
| Structure | 6 |
| Steering | 4 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Visibility | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
What owners report
CLUTCH PEDAL ASSEMBLY SNAPPED WHILE DRIVING AT SLOW SPEEDS. ONLY ABLE TO GET CAR INTO GEAR WHILE PUSHING PEDAL DOWN AND TO THE LEFT. COULD HAVE BEEN INCREDIBLY DANGEROUS AT HIGHER SPEEDS.
THE COVER OF AIR BAG PASSENGERS IS CRACKED AND STICKY ,THIS UNIT HAVE AT THIS TIME 9,023 MILES. PLEASE VERIFY IF THIS PROBLEMS COULD BE SOLVED BY MAZDA
MY CLUTCH PEDAL SNAPPED WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC ON A HIGHWAY
AS I TRIED TO SHIFT GEARS FROM 2ND TO THIRD THE CLUTCH PEDAL 'CLICKED'AND IT WOULDN'T GO INTO GEAR.I WAS IN TRAFFIC AND IT WAS A LITTLE CONCERNING.I WAS GOING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH.THE PEDAL IS STUCK HALFWAY AND WON'T GO INTO GEAR NOW
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MAZDA RX-8. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V793000(FUEL SYSTEM) ON OCTOBER 31, 2017 BY OPEN ROAD MAZDA (108 RIDGEDALE AVE, MORRISTOWN, NJ). DURING THE REPAIR, THE FUEL PUMP SEALING RING SET WAS REPLACED AND A THERMAL INSULATION PAD WAS ADDED TO THE FUEL TANK, AS INSTRUCTED PER THE RECALL. THE CONTACT KEPT THE VEHICLE PARKED DURING THE WINTER MONTHS. IN MARCH OF 2018, AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, A FUEL LEAK WAS DISCOVERED COMING FROM THE FUEL TANK. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER AND THE OPEN ROAD MAZDA DEALER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.
2007 Mazda RX-8 questions
Does the 2007 Mazda RX-8 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2007 Mazda RX-8: Passenger airbag inflator may explode, causing injury; Passenger airbag inflator may explode, spraying metal fragments; Driver's airbag inflator may rupture in a crash; Fuel Pump Pipe Can Crack and Leak Fuel, Creating Fire Risk; Fuel Pump Seals May Leak Fuel, Creating Fire Risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Mazda RX-8?
Based on 38 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (16), Power Train (9), Structure (6).
How do I check if a recall on my 2007 Mazda RX-8 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.