Mazda RX8 Recall R/2005/114: Loss Of Steering May Occur, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 10 Aug 2005
- Launched
- 4,621
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2005/114
- DVSA reference
Mazda recalled RX8 vehicles built between 28 July 2003 and 27 December 2003. Cracks may occur in the ball joint socket of the lower suspension arm. The dealer will inspect recalled vehicles to ascertain if the lower suspension arm fitted is of the affected type. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
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.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: LOSS OF STEERING MAY OCCUR Defect: 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. Remedy: 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.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the ball to separate from the ball joint socket and a loss of steering may occur.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect recalled vehicles to ascertain if the lower suspension arm fitted is of the affected type.
Are You Affected?
RX8 built between 28 July 2003 and 27 December 2003 may be included. Mazda estimates 4,621 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Mazda, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Mazda.
- Book with any franchised Mazda dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/2005/114. See how to get a Mazda recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6, BT-50, RX8Driver's front airbag may fail to deploy correctly | Urgent | R/2016/084 | |
| RX8Possible fuel leak | Urgent | R/2005/115 | |
| RX8Possible cracking of dynamic damper heat insulator | Book soon | R/2004/029 | |
| CX-60Instrument cluster module software concern | Urgent | R/2024/473 | |
| CX-60On affected vehicles a fault relating to the Steering rack could result in the driver experiencing a sudden increase in the effort required to steer the vehicle. This could increase the risk of an accident in certain circumstances | Urgent | R/2024/020 |
This is one of 103 Mazda recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mazda recall launched before it was R/2004/071 on 23 Sep 2004, for possibility of power steering fluid leakage. The one launched after it was R/2005/115 on 10 Aug 2005, for possible fuel leak. You can also see every Mazda recall, all recalls launched in 2005 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2005/114, launched 10 August 2005. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.