Vehicle recall R/2005/114

Mazda RX-8 recall: Loss of steering may occur

DVSA recall R/2005/114 names the Mazda RX-8. It was launched 10 August 2005. It covers vehicles built 28 July 2003 to 27 December 2003.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2005/114
Launched: 10 August 2005
Issued by: MAZDA
Vehicles: 4,621 across the lines below

What can go wrong

It is possible that cracks may occur in the ball joint socket of the lower suspension arm. Which under certain severe driving conditions may cause the ball to separate from the ball joint socket and a loss of steering may occur.

The fix

Recalled vehicles will be inspected to ascertain if the lower suspension arm fitted is of the affected type. If this is shown to be the case the part will be changed for a quality assured item.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Mazda RX-8	28 July 2003 to 27 December 2003	4,621

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Other recalls for these models

R/2005/115 Possible fuel leak 10 August 2005, Mazda RX-8
R/2004/029 Possible cracking of dynamic damper heat insulator 7 May 2004, Mazda RX-8
R/2016/084 Driver's front airbag may fail to deploy correctly 29 April 2016, Mazda RX-8, Mazda 6, Mazda BT-50
R/2018/015 Front lower suspension arm ball joint casting may crack / break 31 January 2018, Mazda RX-8
R/2018/014 Fuel may leak 31 January 2018, Mazda RX-8
R/2018/317 The takata passenger airbag inflator may not operate as intended 19 November 2018, Mazda RX-8

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

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