Mazda Mazda2 Recalls (2011-2021)
The Mazda Mazda2 has been the subject of 4 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA across the 2011 to 2021 model years. They cluster mostly around the exterior lighting, fuel system, and seats.
The Mazda Mazda2 scores 97 out of 100 (grade A), one of the cleaner recall records among the vehicles we track. That score reflects how serious the recalls are rather than how many. 50% involve a critical safety system, none carried a do-not-drive warning, and 0% were issued in the last three years. How the score works.
Those 4 campaigns span 6 model years of the Mazda Mazda2. The single largest affected 173,859 vehicles, over seats. A recall repair is free at a franchised dealer and most never expire, so an older open recall is still worth fixing. Beyond recalls, you can also see the most common Mazda2 problems owners report and its crash-test safety ratings.
The full record is below, grouped first by model year and then listed in detail. Each entry gives the defect NHTSA describes, the safety risk it creates, the manufacturer's remedy, the number of vehicles in that campaign, and the dates. A recall covers a whole production run, so a campaign listed for the Mazda Mazda2 may not apply to your exact vehicle, and one you have already had repaired will still appear in the history. To see what is actually open and unfixed on a specific car, check its 17-digit VIN.
Mazda Mazda2 recalls by model year
Recall activity by model year. Select a year to jump to its recalls below. Older years often carry more recalls simply because defects surface over time.
Mazda Mazda2 recalls by affected system
Which vehicle systems the recalls touch, using NHTSA's component groups. Select a system to see how it is recalled across every make and model.
Recalls by model year
2021 Mazda Mazda2 Recalls
1 recall affects the 2021 Mazda Mazda2, involving the exterior lighting.
2020 Mazda Mazda2 Recalls
2 recalls affect the 2020 Mazda Mazda2, involving the exterior lighting and fuel system.
2019 Mazda Mazda2 Recalls
1 recall affects the 2019 Mazda Mazda2, involving the fuel system.
Every Mazda Mazda2 recall in detail
Exterior Lighting
- Affected years
- 2020-2021 Mazda Mazda2
- Vehicles in this recall
- 226
- Reported
- Nov 30, 2022
- Owners notified
- Dec 28, 2022
Defect: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Mazda2 vehicles. The headlights are missing adjustment prevention caps, which can allow the headlights to be improperly adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Improperly adjusted headlights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install the missing adjustment prevention caps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 28, 2022. Owners in Puerto Rico may contact Mazda customer service at (787) 620-7546. Owners in the United States may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 5622K.
NHTSA campaign number 22V885000.
Fuel System
- Affected years
- 2019-2020 Mazda Mazda2
- Vehicles in this recall
- 121,038
- Reported
- Nov 12, 2021
- Owners notified
- Jul 18, 2022
Defect: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018 Mazda3, Mazda6, 2019 CX-3, 2018-2019 MX-5, CX-5, CX-9, and 2019-2020 Mazda2 vehicles. The impeller inside the low-pressure fuel pump may crack and deform, potentially causing the fuel pump to fail.
Risk: Fuel pump failure may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pumps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2022. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 5321K.
NHTSA campaign number 21V875000.
Seats
- Affected years
- 2011 Mazda Mazda2
- Vehicles in this recall
- 173,859
- Reported
- Feb 9, 2017
- Owners notified
- Apr 7, 2017
Defect: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2011 Mazda2 and 2010-2011 Mazda3 and Mazdaspeed3 vehicles equipped with a manual seat lifter. In the affected vehicles, the seat height adjustment lifter links may break or detach from the seat frame and the seat angle may incline causing the driver to not be able to maintain an appropriate driving position.
Risk: If the driver cannot maintain an appropriate driving position, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat lifter links and install a reinforcement bracket to the lifter links, or replace the entire seat adjuster unit, free of charge. The recall began April 7, 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 0917B.
NHTSA campaign number 17V082000.
Steering
- Affected years
- 2013-2014 Mazda Mazda2
- Vehicles in this recall
- 578
- Reported
- Apr 11, 2016
- Owners notified
- May 10, 2016
Defect: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2016 CX-3 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2015, to December 2, 2015, 2013-2014 Mazda2 vehicles manufactured July 3, 2013, to August 8, 2014, 2014-2016 CX-5 vehicles manufactured January 19, 2013, to December 2, 2015, and 2013-2015 CX-9 vehicles manufactured December 6, 2012, to July 31, 2015. The lower mounting nuts and bolts that attach the front strut assembly to the steering knuckle may loosen, allowing the steering knuckle to separate.
Risk: If the steering knuckle separates from the strut assembly, it can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lower mounting nuts and bolts that secure the front strut assembly to the steering knuckle. If the bolts are loose, they will be replaced and then correctly tightened, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 20, 2016. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 9316D.
NHTSA campaign number 16V203000.
Common questions about Mazda Mazda2 recalls
- Does the Mazda Mazda2 have any recalls?
- Yes. NHTSA has 4 recall campaigns on record for the Mazda Mazda2 across the 2011 to 2021 model years. The most common areas are the exterior lighting, fuel system, and seats.
- How many times has the Mazda Mazda2 been recalled?
- The Mazda Mazda2 has 4 recall campaigns from the 2011 to 2021 model years. A single campaign often covers several model years at once, so the number of recalls is not the same as the number of years affected.
- What is the most serious Mazda Mazda2 recall?
- The most serious recall on record involves the seats, affecting 173,859 vehicles. If the driver cannot maintain an appropriate driving position, there is an increased risk of a crash.
- Which Mazda Mazda2 model year has the most recalls?
- The 2020 Mazda Mazda2 has the most, with 2 recall campaigns on record. Older model years often pick up more recalls over time, since defects can surface years after a car is built.
- How do I check if my Mazda Mazda2 has an open recall?
- Enter your 17-digit VIN on the recall check page. It returns the recalls tied to your exact vehicle straight from NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer, with no expiration on most safety recalls.
Recall data comes from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. For how it is sourced and how the safety score is built, see the methodology and data sources. This page is a reference, not legal or safety advice.