Mazda RX-8 fuel leak problems

Filed Oct 13, 2026 · Fuel system · 70,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2004 Mazda RX-8. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being serviced at Valvoline for a scheduled oil change, the contact was informed that fuel was leaking. The contact was advised not to drive the vehicle. The dealer was contacted and notified of the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where a diagnostic evaluation revealed a fractured fuel system discharge pipe. The contact was informed that the fuel pump required replacement. The contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 17V354000 (Fuel System, Gasoline), which was completed on the VIN in 2009. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the repair was not covered under warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

Filed May 8, 2026 · Fuel system · NY

No worries — here it is trimmed to under 2,000 characters: I am reporting a recurring safety defect on my 2004 Mazda RX-8 (VIN: [XXX] a repair under the federal safety agency Recall 1017E (Fuel Pump Ring / Discharge Pipe). Recall 1017E was completed on my vehicle on September 19, 2017. The same fuel leak has since recurred, with fuel vapor now entering the passenger cabin. Only a few thousand miles have been driven since the recall repair. The vehicle is currently at Della Mazda, Queensbury, NY at approximately 72,000 miles. On May 8, 2026, I contacted Mazda Customer Experience Center. Mazda confirmed the dealer submitted a pre-authorization request for recall coverage, which Mazda corporate denied, stating the recall was previously completed and further repairs are my responsibility. I have a chat transcript documenting this. A recall remedy that fails to correct the covered defect should not be considered complete. I am requesting the federal safety agency review whether Recall 1017E has produced recurring failures, direct Mazda to honor the recall remedy, and advise on available consumer reimbursement. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Mar 29, 2021 · Fuel system · 74,000 miles · NH · fire

Fuel leak at gas tank area caused massive fire.

Filed Jan 7, 2020 · Fuel system · 41,000 miles · AZ

Mazda recalled all 2004-2008 rx8 models for fuel pump and lockring gasket assembly leakage. My 2009 rx8 has the same issue and starting leaking gas on 1-02-2020 while parked in a garage. I called mazda and was told there were no recalls; however my car has the same problem the 2004-2008 models had. Now I have to pay close to $1,000.00 for repair that should be covered under the recall.

Filed Mar 23, 2018 · Fuel system · 70,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mazda rx-8. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v793000(fuel system) on october 31, 2017 by open road mazda (108 ridgedale ave, morristown, nj). During the repair, the fuel pump sealing ring set was replaced and a thermal insulation pad was added to the fuel tank, as instructed per the recall. The contact kept the vehicle parked during the winter months. In march of 2018, after starting the vehicle, a fuel leak was discovered coming from the fuel tank. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and the open road mazda dealer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.

Filed Dec 18, 2017 · Fuel system · 87,466 miles · FL

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.

Filed Oct 9, 2017 · Fuel system · 220 miles · FL

On september 30th, 2017 I took my 2005 mazda rx8 to the gunther mazda dealership located at 1800 south state road 7 (441), fort lauderdale, florida 33317 for recall work of the fuel pump seals. The next day I filled the tank and went to work, I drive form hollywood to boca raton daily. The smell of gasoline was strong and my tank wasn't lasting as long as usual. I called gunther mazda and was told to bring the car in on saturday october 7, 2017. The service person, ron, said he strongly smelled the gasoline and said it was a carbon build up on the throttle and that his foreman would look at the car. I signed paperwork, but didn't receive a copy. I got there about 10:30, at about 11:50, I was informed that the problem was my catalytic converter. I filled the tank with gas and my mechanic took the back seats off. The fuel pump seal was filled with gasoline, the car was leaking gasoline and fumes in the cabin were overwhelming. When I called gunther mazda to speak with ron, I was hung up on 3 times. When my husband called he was met with extreme rudeness and told that it would cost about $130 for them to reexamine the car. It is absolutely unconscionable that the gunther mazda located at 1800 south state road 7 (441), fort lauderdale, florida 33317 would let me drive away from their dealership knowing that the fuel pump seal was faulty. My car could have blown up killing me and maybe others. My mechanic removed the assembly to repair and said the install was incorrectly done. He will be sending me additional pictures of what he found.

Filed Aug 16, 2017 · NY

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.

Filed Aug 15, 2017 · Airbags, Fuel system · 96,300 miles · FL

Takata recall. Due to constant floridian sun exposure, there is a fuel leak from my car. The car was stationary when I first noticed the leak, parked in a mall parking lot. Also, the airbag is faulty and defective.

Filed Jun 5, 2017 · Fuel system · 43,269 miles · LA

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.