2011 Mazda RX-8 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2011 Mazda RX-8, and owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. At least one recall carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2011 Mazda RX-8
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Fuel pump (fuel system)
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.
Remedy: Dealers will install new fuel pump mounting rings. Dealers will also add a thermal insulation pad to the fuel tank on RX-8 vehicles. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed…
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Inflator module (air bags) Do not drive
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2010-2011 Mazda RX-8 vehicles that were previously recalled under recall 18V-716 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 used as original equipment or replacement…
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. The…
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Inflator module (air bags) Do not drive
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,…
Remedy: 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…
4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2011 Mazda RX-8 have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash and 2 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 40,167 miles. Complaints peaked in 2023 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 v”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 11, 2023 · Fuel system, gasoline
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 11, 2023 · Fuel/propulsion system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2011 Mazda RX-8. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18–19 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 16 / 22–23 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Subcompact Cars |
| Engine | 2 cyl, 1.3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6); Manual 6-spd |
Compare Mazda RX-8 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mazda RX-8 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
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| 2004 Mazda RX-8 | 10 | 489 |
| 2005 Mazda RX-8 | 6 | 162 |
| 2006 Mazda RX-8 | 5 | 60 |
| 2007 Mazda RX-8 | 5 | 38 |
| 2008 Mazda RX-8 | 5 | 17 |
| 2009 Mazda RX-8 | 4 | 8 |
| 2010 Mazda RX-8 | 4 | 5 |
| 2011 Mazda RX-8 | 3 | 4 |
Checking a specific 2011 Mazda RX-8
How do I know if my 2011 Mazda RX-8 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 2011 Mazda RX-8; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Mazda dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 18V402000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.