Fuel leak at gas tank area caused massive fire.
2005 Mazda RX-8: fuel leak
6 of the 162 complaints about the 2005 Mazda RX-8 describe fuel leak.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls for this area of the car. See below
Fuel leak by model year
- 20091
- 20081
- 20072
- 20064
- 20056
- 20043
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mazda rx-8. While driving various speeds, a fuel odor emitted through the vents of the vehicle. The fuel odor was all around the vehicle while parked and fuel leaked underneath the driver side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to kuhn mazda (3934 w kennedy blvd, tampa, fl 33609, phone: (877) 225-9956), but was not diagnosed. The dealer stated that the fuel system needed to be taken down to find where the failure was coming from and there would be a fee. The vehicle was not repaired due to the diagnostic and repair fees. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v793000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 87,466.
Good morning, I have received numerous letters informing me that I have a recall on my mazda. It is the "fuel leak at fuel pump rings and fuel pump discharge pipe 1017e" recall. I have been receiving them for the past year or so. Every time I check the federal safety agency website or the mazdarecallinfo.com website, it says "remedy not yet available". I am concerned with my safety at this point and am wondering just why there is no "remedy" yet available? It seems to be an important recall, in my opinion.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mazda rx-8. After the vehicle was repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v793000 (fuel system), the contact noticed fuel leaking from the fuel tank. The local dealer (paretti mazda 4000 veterans memorial blvd metairie, la 70002) was informed of the failure, but failed to return the contact's phone call. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer could not be reached. The failure mileage was approximately 43,269.
2005 mazda rx8 with fuel leak and gasoline fumes. Consumer states that she will not park the vehicle in the garage because of fear the house will catch fire. She states the fumes are heavy after fill ups. *kb the consumer stated the gas leakage happened after each repair attempt.
Purchased a mazda rx8 2005, on 7-16-2006. Note vehicle was new only 159 miles on odometer. I purchased it from classic mazda in mentor ohio and they never advised me of open recall regarding possible fire from leaking fuel tank. Found out from another mazda dealer where vehicle sits at this time with mechanical issue. My families safety was compromised by greed of classic mazda by not informing us prior to sale of open safety recall.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- What is wrong
- Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RX-8 vehicles. Heat from the engine and the exhaust may cause the main fuel pump pipe to crack.
- Risk
- If the fuel pump pipe cracks, fuel may leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump filter kit, free of charge. The recall began on July 31, 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1‑800‑222‑5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1017E.
Recall number 17V354000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- What is wrong
- Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RX-8 vehicles manufactured April 10, 2003, to February 18, 2008. The affected vehicles have fuel pump sealing rings that may deteriorate due to exposure to heat from the engine or exhaust pipe.
- Risk
- The deteriorated seals may leak fuel, which, in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump sealing ring set and add a thermal insulation pad to the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began July 31, 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1‑800‑222‑5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 0516J.
Recall number 16V793000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2005 Mazda RX-8 fuel leak
Is fuel leak a common problem on the 2005 Mazda RX-8?
6 of 162 owner complaints about the 2005 Mazda RX-8 (4%) mention fuel leak. The model year with the most reports is 2005.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2005 Mazda RX-8?
There are 2 recalls and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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