CarRecallWatchThe 2011 Mazda RX-8 has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 2 fires.
The most-reported problem area is Suspension (1 report).
2011 Mazda RX-8 recalls
Fuel Pump Rings May Leak, Creating Fire Risk
Certain 2006-2007 MazdaSpeed6 and 2009-2011 RX-8 vehicles may have fuel pump mounting rings that allow fuel to leak.
Passenger airbag may explode, spraying metal shrapnel
Certain 2010-2011 Mazda RX-8 vehicles have passenger frontal air bag inflators that can degrade over time from long-term exposure to humidity and temperature changes.
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.
Most common 2011 Mazda RX-8 problems
Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 1 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
What owners report
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 fire fixed the damages but I believe that the car is damaged beyond repair. Furthermore, they held the car since February 2023. Until now, July 2023 the Guam dealership is unable to fix my car. To add, the repairs they claim far exceed the market value of the car and the car is at a total loss. I co
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 the fire. The vehicle was diagnosed and stated that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 55,000.
THE RING/ASSEMBLY HOLDING THE DRIVER SIDE VISOR CRACKED WITH NORMAL USE (PUTTING THE VISOR DOWN (NO EXCESS FORCE WAS USED) AND THE VISOR FELL INTO THE DRIVER'S LINE OF VISION, OBSCURING VISION. IT WAS NOT POSSIBLE TO PUT THE VISOR BACK UP AGAIN. THE RING FELL OUT OF THE CAR INTERIOR.
ON MAY 7, 2013, I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO PARETTI MAZDA OF METAIRIE BECAUSE A FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM SOMEWHERE NEAR THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR TIRE. THE SERVICE TECH TOLD ME THEY WOULD TAKE CARE OF IT AND DIRECTED ME TO ENTERPRISE RENTAL FOR A RENTAL CAR. ABOUT AN HOUR AFTER I OBTAINED THE RENTAL CAR, THE SERVICE TECH CALLED ME AND TOLD ME THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR SHOCK HAD COMPLETELY FAILED AND WAS LEAKING FLUID FROM THE UPPER SEAL AND THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR SHOCK HAD ALSO FAILED, BUT WAS NOT LEAKING THAT MUCH FLUID. HE TOLD ME THE CAR WAS DRIVEABLE AND ASKED THAT I RETURN THE RENTAL CAR AND PICK UP MY MY VEHICLE, WHICH I DID. THE SERVICE TECH TOLD ME HE WAS ORDERING THE REAR SHOCKS.
2011 Mazda RX-8 questions
Does the 2011 Mazda RX-8 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2011 Mazda RX-8: Fuel Pump Rings May Leak, Creating Fire Risk; Passenger airbag may explode, spraying metal shrapnel; Passenger airbag inflator may explode, causing injury. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Mazda RX-8?
Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (1), Visibility/Wiper (1), Unknown Or Other (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2011 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.