NHTSA recalls & complaints · 2011–2021

Mazda 2 recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 48 owner complaints for the Mazda 2, covering model years 2011 to 2021. The 2011 model year drew the most complaints (17), and Steering is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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4 recall campaigns on file
48 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
7 model years with data (2011–2021)

most complaints: 2011 (17 for that model year)
top component: Steering (17 complaints)
latest recall 22V885000 (reported Nov 30, 2022)

3 complaints reporting a crash (6.3%)
1 complaint reporting a fire (2.1%)
1 complaint reporting an injury (2.1%)
0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Mazda 2 complaints by model year

4 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2011 model year has the most complaints: 17 of 48, or 35.4%. Next come 2013 (13) and 2012 (9). The fewest are for 2014, with 9 complaints.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years

Mazda 2 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death

Mazda 2 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model year	Complaints	Reporting a crash	Reporting a fire	Reporting an injury
2011	17	0	0	0
2012	9	0	0	0
2013	13	0	1	0
2014	9	3	0	1
All model years	48	3	1	1

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Mazda 2 components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Steering is the component named most often, in 17 complaints (35.4% of all 48), followed by Seats (8) and Air Bags (6).

Components named most often in Mazda 2 complaints (top 15)

Components named most often in Mazda 2 complaints (top 15)
Component	Complaints	Share of complaints
Steering	17	35.4%
Seats	8	16.7%
Air Bags	6	12.5%
Suspension	5	10.4%
Vehicle Speed Control	4	8.3%
Electrical System	3	6.3%
Tires	3	6.3%
Service Brakes	2	4.2%
Structure	2	4.2%
Wheels	2	4.2%
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility	1	2.1%
Exterior Lighting	1	2.1%
Fuel System, Gasoline	1	2.1%
Fuel/Propulsion System	1	2.1%
Power Train	1	2.1%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Mazda 2 recalls

4 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name 2, newest first. The 4 campaigns cover model years 2011 to 2021. The 2020 model year appears in the most campaigns (2).

4 recall campaigns

Mazda 2 recall campaigns covering each model year
Decade	Years ending in 0	Years ending in 1	Years ending in 2	Years ending in 3	Years ending in 4	Years ending in 5	Years ending in 6	Years ending in 7	Years ending in 8	Years ending in 9
2010s		2011: 1 campaign	2012: no campaigns	2013: 1 campaign	2014: 1 campaign	2015: no campaigns	2016: no campaigns	2017: no campaigns	2018: no campaigns	2019: 1 campaign
2020s	2020: 2 campaigns	2021: 1 campaign

Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

NHTSA campaign 22V885000
Reported Nov 30, 2022
Exterior Lighting › Headlights
Model years 2020–2021
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."
Consequence:
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.
Filed by Mazda Motor Corp.
NHTSA campaign 21V875000
Reported Nov 12, 2021
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump
Model years 2019–2020
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.
Consequence:
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.
Filed by Mazda Motor Corp.
NHTSA campaign 17V082000
Reported Feb 9, 2017
Seats
Model year 2011
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.
Consequence:
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.
Filed by Mazda Motor Corp.
NHTSA campaign 16V203000
Reported Apr 11, 2016
Steering
Model years 2013–2014
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.
Consequence:
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.
Filed by Mazda Motor Corp.

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means

What each recall field means
Field	What it tells you
Campaign number	NHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
Component	The system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
Summary	What the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
Consequence	The safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
Remedy	What the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.

Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Mazda 2 questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Mazda 2 have?

NHTSA lists 4 vehicle recall campaigns for the Mazda 2, covering model years 2011 to 2021. The most recent, 22V885000, was reported on November 30, 2022 and is filed under “Exterior lighting”. The 2020 model year is covered by the most campaigns (2).

Which Mazda 2 model year has the most complaints?

The 2011 model year, with 17 of the 48 complaints in NHTSA’s file (35.4%). The next are 2013 (13) and 2012 (9). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Mazda 2 complaint?

Steering is the component named most often: 17 complaints, or 35.4% of all 48. Seats (8) and Air Bags (6) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Mazda 2?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Mazda dealer.

How many Mazda 2 complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 48 complaints, 3 report a crash, 1 a fire, 1 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

8 models · most complaints first

The Mazda models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the Mazda VIN decoder with every Mazda model page, WMI code and VIN note.

Mazda 3 2004–2026 · 29 recalls · 2,983 complaints
Mazda 626 1995–2003 · 7 recalls · 2,458 complaints
Mazda CX-5 2012–2026 · 8 recalls · 2,443 complaints
Mazda 6 2002–2021 · 28 recalls · 2,234 complaints
Mazda Tribute 2000–2011 · 20 recalls · 2,102 complaints
Mazda CX-9 2007–2023 · 13 recalls · 1,487 complaints
Mazda CX-7 2007–2013 · 6 recalls · 1,131 complaints
Mazda Protege 1995–2003 · 6 recalls · 805 complaints

All Mazda models and WMI codes Look up recalls by year

Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.