Component Record

Mazda RX-8 2005 Air Bags Problems

24 distinct owners reported a air bags problem on the 2005 Mazda RX-8 - 15% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage24 complaints

24 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

17V474000Reported July 26, 2017 - 308,992 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on July 26, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 308,992 vehicles across all affected models. NHTSA records carry a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign.

18V402000Reported June 15, 2018 - 308,591 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on June 15, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 308,591 vehicles across all affected models. NHTSA records carry a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign.

18V404000Reported June 15, 2018 - 4,184 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on June 15, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 4,184 vehicles across all affected models. NHTSA records carry a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Power Train55 Engine38 Steering17 Fuel and Propulsion System15 Vehicle Speed Control11 Electrical System10

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.