19Affected configurations shown308,591Potential units affected9.5%Latest completion context
What can happen
Safety consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
What fixes it
Official remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began July 6, 2018. Mailing to the affected RX-8 owners began July 6, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 2618F. Note: With the addition of the RX-8 vehicles, this recall fully supersedes recall 16V354.
Recall lifecycle
Repair completion history
Campaign-level completion reporting. This does not determine whether a particular VIN has been repaired.
2018-3
0.0%
2018-4
0.0%
2019-1
0.0%
2019-2
0.0%
2019-3
0.0%
2019-4
0.0%
Affected vehicles
Vehicle configurations connected to 18V402000
2011 MAZDA RX-8Open vehicle record →2010 MAZDA RX-8Open vehicle record →2009 MAZDA RX-8Open vehicle record →2008 MAZDA MAZDA6Open vehicle record →2008 MAZDA RX-8Open vehicle record →2007 MAZDA RX-8Open vehicle record →2007 MAZDA MAZDASPEED6Open vehicle record →2007 MAZDA MAZDA6Open vehicle record →2006 MAZDA RX-8Open vehicle record →2006 MAZDA MAZDASPEED6Open vehicle record →2006 MAZDA MPVOpen vehicle record →2006 MAZDA MAZDA6Open vehicle record →2005 MAZDA RX-8Open vehicle record →2005 MAZDA MAZDA6Open vehicle record →2005 MAZDA MPVOpen vehicle record →2004 MAZDA RX-8Open vehicle record →2004 MAZDA MPVOpen vehicle record →2004 MAZDA MAZDA6Open vehicle record →2003 MAZDA MAZDA6Open vehicle record →
Owner action
Campaign pages describe the public recall record. To determine whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall, use your VIN and verify the current status through NHTSA.