Airbags complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2005 Mazda RX-8 has 22 NHTSA airbags complaints and 3 airbags-related recalls.
22
Complaints
3
Recalls
3
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
18V402000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2003-2008 Mazda6, 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6 and 2004 MPV vehicles nationwide. Mazda is also r...
18V404000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Mazda MPV vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, ...
17V474000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 Mazda6, 2004-2008 RX-8, and 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6 vehicles. The aff...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 29, 2021 | AIR BAGS | See attached document for complaint |
| Mar 1, 2019 | AIR BAGS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 MAZDA RX-8. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT E... |
| Nov 28, 2017 | AIR BAGS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | HELLO. HOW ARE YOU? I HOPE EVERYTHING IS GOING WELL FOR YOU. I AM AN OWNER OF 2005 MAZDA RX8. I W... |
| Feb 23, 2017 | AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES | CLUTCH PEDAL KEEPS BRAKING EVERY 20,000 MILES. :-/ THIS IS THE 4RTH REPLACEMENT I AM LOOKING AT, CU... |
| Jan 18, 2017 | AIR BAGS | VEHICLE TAKEN TO ANDERSON OF CRYSTAL LAKE 60039 TO REPAIR THE DEFECT VIA RECALL CAMPAIGN 16V-354. TH... |
| Dec 28, 2016 | AIR BAGS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MAZDA RX-8. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CA... |
| Dec 28, 2016 | AIR BAGS | AIRBAG IS CAUSING CRACKS IN MY PASSENGER SIDE DASHBOARD |
| Oct 27, 2016 | AIR BAGS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MAZDA RX-8. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS:... |
| Aug 1, 2016 | AIR BAGS | TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MAZDA RX-8. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CA... |
| Jul 1, 2016 | AIR BAGS | I'VE RECEIVED SEVERAL NOTICES THAT MY AIRBAGS NEED FIXED, AND MOST RECENTLY THAT I SHOULDN'T HAVE PA... |
| Jan 1, 2016 | AIR BAGS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | TAKATA INFLATORS: NHTSA RECALL # 17V-011 HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED FUEL PUMP FAULTY: NHTSA RECALL # 1... |
| Oct 7, 2015 | AIR BAGS | TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MAZDA RX-8. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CA... |
| Aug 10, 2015 | AIR BAGS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MAZDA RX-8. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: ... |
| May 5, 2015 | AIR BAGS | THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DOOR, PART NUMBER FEY157K5X, HAS BECOME BRITTLE AND IS CRACKED WHERE THE ... |
| Nov 6, 2014 | AIR BAGS | THERE IS A MATERIAL DEFECT WITH THE DASH PANEL OVER THE PASSENGER AIR BAG, NOW WITH THE WEATHER GETT... |
| Oct 15, 2014 | AIR BAGS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 MAZDA RX-8. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT VEERED TO T... |
| Oct 1, 2014 | AIR BAGS | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MAZDA RX-8. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V773000 (AIR... |
| Sep 15, 2014 | AIR BAGS | TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MAZDA RX-8. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CA... |
| Jun 24, 2014 | AIR BAGS | TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MAZDA RX-8. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CA... |
| Oct 22, 2010 | AIR BAGS | DRIVER WAS BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE WHEN AN EXTREMELY LOUD POP SOUNDED RESEMBLING A BACKFIRE O... |