Mazda MAZDA6, RX-8 Recall R/2021/411: Fuel May Leak From Fuel Pump Rings, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 13 Dec 2021
- Launched
- 1,924
- vehicles in the UK
- AM034A
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mazda recalled MAZDA6, RX-8 vehicles built between 28 July 2005 and 1 July 2010. Fuel may leak from fuel pump rings. The dealer will replace the fuel pump rings with new ones. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Fuel may leak from fuel pump rings.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FUEL MAY LEAK FROM FUEL PUMP RINGS Defect: Fuel may leak from fuel pump rings. Remedy: Replace the fuel pump rings with new ones.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: fuel may leak from fuel pump rings.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the fuel pump rings with new ones.
Are You Affected?
MAZDA6, RX-8 built between 28 July 2005 and 1 July 2010 may be included. Mazda estimates 1,924 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?
Choose the make and model so we can match recalls to your car.
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 AM034A or the DVSA reference R/2021/411. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CX-3, CX-5, MAZDA2, MAZDA3 and 2 moreLow pressure fuel pump impeller might become deformed | Urgent | R/2021/435 | |
| MAZDA3, MAZDA6Hydraulic valve clearance adjuster may operate incorrectly | Low | R/2019/218 | |
| CX-5, MAZDA3, MAZDA6Soot may accumulate around the intake shutter valve on the inlet side of the engine | Low | R/2019/187 | |
| MAZDA6Takata passenger air bag inflators may not operate as intended | Urgent | R/2018/321 | |
| RX-8The takata passenger airbag inflator may not operate as intended | Urgent | R/2018/317 |
This is one of 103 Mazda recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mazda recall launched before it was R/2021/273 on 2 Aug 2021, for the plastic logo on the steering wheel centre may shatter and project fragments into the…. The one launched after it was R/2021/435 on 4 Jan 2022, for low pressure fuel pump impeller might become deformed. You can also see every Mazda recall, all recalls launched in 2021 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/411, launched 13 December 2021. 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.