Vehicle recall R/2018/014

Mazda RX-8 recall: Fuel may leak

DVSA recall R/2018/014 names the Mazda RX-8. It was launched 31 January 2018. It covers vehicles built 28 July 2003 to 8 February 2008.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2018/014
Launched: 31 January 2018
Issued by: MAZDA
Manufacturer reference: AH022A / AH023A
Vehicles: 25,190 across the lines below

What can go wrong

On the subject vehicles the resin fuel pump rings located on the top surface of the fuel tank may deteriorate by heat from the engine and exhaust pipes. Over time this deterioration could cause the fuel tank to leak which may increase the risk a vehicle fire. The resin fuel pump discharge pipe mounted to the upper part of the fuel pump body (within the fuel tank) may also deteriorate following exposure to heat from the engine and exhaust systems. This deterioration may cause the pipe to crack creating a fuel leak which could increase the risk of a vehicle fire. Fuel may leak from either the upper surface of the fuel tank and /or the fuel pump discharge pipe. In the most serious case this may result in a fuel leak. This in turn could increase the risk of a vehicle fire.

The fix

Replacement of the resin fuel pump rings and the fitment of heat insulating pads on the upper surface of the fuel tank to prevent future deterioration by heat of the engine and exhaust systems. The fuel pump filter body will also be replaced with a modified version in order to address the concern of the deterioration of the fuel discharge pipe.

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 8 February 2008	25,190

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Other recalls for these models

R/2018/015 Front lower suspension arm ball joint casting may crack / break 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
R/2016/084 Driver's front airbag may fail to deploy correctly 29 April 2016, Mazda RX-8, Mazda 6, Mazda BT-50
R/2021/411 Fuel may leak from fuel pump rings 13 December 2021, Mazda RX-8, Mazda 6
R/2005/115 Possible fuel leak 10 August 2005, Mazda RX-8
R/2005/114 Loss of steering may occur 10 August 2005, 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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