Does the 2005 Mazda RX-8 have fuel system problems?

NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about the fuel system in the 2005 Mazda RX-8, 9% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 87,466 miles.

Which Mazda RX-8 year has the most fuel system complaints?

The 2005 Mazda RX-8 has the most fuel system complaints (15), compared with 15 for the 2005.

Is there a fuel system recall for the 2005 Mazda RX-8?

Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2005 Mazda RX-8 concern the fuel system: 17V354000 and 16V793000.

2005 Mazda RX-8 Fuel System Problems

NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about fuel system problems in the 2005 Mazda RX-8, 9% of all 162 complaints for this model year. That is the highest fuel system complaint count among 7 RX-8 model years. These complaints report 1 fire. Median mileage at failure: 87,466 miles.

Fuel System complaints: 15; 9% of 162 complaints
All complaints this year: 162
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 87,466 mi
Related recalls: 2

When 2005 Mazda RX-8 fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 26, 2005, latest Jul 27, 2022.

15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2005 to Jul 2022; peak Feb 2017 (2).

Fuel System recalls for the 2005 Mazda RX-8

NHTSA 17V354000Jun 1, 2017Fuel System69,447 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RX-8 vehicles. Heat from the engine and the exhaust may cause the main fuel pump pipe to crack.
Risk: If the fuel pump pipe cracks, fuel may leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump filter kit, free of charge. The recall began on July 31, 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1017E.
NHTSA 16V793000Oct 31, 2016Fuel System69,447 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RX-8 vehicles manufactured April 10, 2003, to February 18, 2008. The affected vehicles have fuel pump sealing rings that may deteriorate due to exposure to heat from the engine or exhaust pipe.
Risk: The deteriorated seals may leak fuel, which, in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump sealing ring set and add a thermal insulation pad to the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began July 31, 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 0516J.

Fuel System complaints by RX-8 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200515 (9%)
20067 (12%)
20075 (13%)
20082 (12%)
20092 (25%)
20100 (0%)
20112 (50%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Mazda RX-8 have fuel system problems?: NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about the fuel system in the 2005 Mazda RX-8, 9% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 87,466 miles.
Which Mazda RX-8 year has the most fuel system complaints?: The 2005 Mazda RX-8 has the most fuel system complaints (15), compared with 15 for the 2005.
Is there a fuel system recall for the 2005 Mazda RX-8?: Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2005 Mazda RX-8 concern the fuel system: 17V354000 and 16V793000.