Mazda RX8 Recall R/2005/115: Possible Fuel Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 10 Aug 2005
- Launched
- 15,054
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2005/115
- DVSA reference
Mazda recalled RX8 vehicles built between 28 July 2003 and 1 July 2005. In certain cases; a vehicle which has been parked with the engine operating at high revs for an excessive length of time can suffer melting of some parts surrounding the exhaust system. The dealer will upgrade the heat insulator pad attached to the fuel tank and power control module. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
In certain cases; a vehicle which has been parked with the engine operating at high revs for an excessive length of time can suffer melting of some parts surrounding the exhaust system. In consequence this can result in a variety of malfunctions including heat damage to the fuel tank.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK Defect: In certain cases; a vehicle which has been parked with the engine operating at high revs for an excessive length of time can suffer melting of some parts surrounding the exhaust system. In consequence this can result in a variety of malfunctions including heat damage to the fuel tank. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the heat insulator pad attached to the fuel tank and power control module upgraded.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in a variety of malfunctions including heat damage to the fuel tank.
The Fix
The dealer will upgrade the heat insulator pad attached to the fuel tank and power control module.
Are You Affected?
RX8 built between 28 July 2003 and 1 July 2005 may be included. Mazda estimates 15,054 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/2005/115. 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 | |
| RX8Loss of steering may occur | Urgent | R/2005/114 | |
| RX8Possible cracking of dynamic damper heat insulator | Book soon | R/2004/029 | |
| MX5Fuel pipe concern | Urgent | R/2025/442 | |
| CX-3, CX-5, MAZDA2, MAZDA3 and 2 moreLow pressure fuel pump impeller might become deformed | Urgent | R/2021/435 |
This is one of 103 Mazda recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mazda recall launched before it was R/2005/114 on 10 Aug 2005, for loss of steering may occur. The one launched after it was R/2006/098 on 21 Jul 2006, for engine may stall. You can also see every Mazda recall, all recalls launched in 2005 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2005/115, 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.