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NHTSA Recall 21V744000: Fuel pump (fuel system)

Mazda North American Operations reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 13,891 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Mazda MAZDASPEED6.

13,891
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2021
owners notified (November 17)
NHTSA campaign21V744000
Manufacturer campaign5121I
ComponentFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › DELIVERY › FUEL PUMP
Report receivedSeptember 24, 2021
Owner notificationNovember 17, 2021
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

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 November 17, 2021. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 5121I.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 21V744000

Make and modelModel years
Mazda MAZDASPEED62006, 2007
Mazda RX-82009, 2010, 2011

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.