Mazda RX-8 Recall R/2018/014: Fuel May Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 31 Jan 2018
- Launched
- 25,190
- vehicles in the UK
- AH022A / AH023A
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mazda recalled RX-8 vehicles built between 28 July 2003 and 8 February 2008. The resin fuel pump rings located on the top surface of the fuel tank may deteriorate by heat from the engine and exhaust pipes. The dealer will replace 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. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
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 worst case this may result in a fuel leak. This in turn could increase the risk of a vehicle fire.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FUEL MAY LEAK Defect: 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 worst case this may result in a fuel leak. This in turn could increase the risk of a vehicle fire. Remedy: 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.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the fuel tank to leak which may increase the risk a vehicle fire.
The Fix
The dealer will replace 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.
Are You Affected?
RX-8 built between 28 July 2003 and 8 February 2008 may be included. Mazda estimates 25,190 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.
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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 campaign code AH022A / AH023A or the DVSA reference R/2018/014. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAZDA6, RX-8Fuel may leak from fuel pump rings | Urgent | R/2021/411 | |
| RX-8The takata passenger airbag inflator may not operate as intended | Urgent | R/2018/317 | |
| RX-8Front lower suspension arm ball joint casting may crack / break | Book soon | R/2018/015 | |
| 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/2018/017 on 26 Jan 2018, for handbrake may disengage unexpectedly. The one launched after it was R/2018/015 on 31 Jan 2018, for front lower suspension arm ball joint casting may crack / break. You can also see every Mazda recall, all recalls launched in 2018 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/014, launched 31 January 2018. 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.