Mazda Mazda2 problems and complaints, 2011 to 2013

29 NHTSA owner complaints and 2 recalls across 2 model years, 2011 to 2013. Built from NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, generated October 26, 2026.

29complaints
2recalls
0reported crashes
1reported fires
0reported injuries

Which Mazda Mazda2 years should you avoid?

We cover 2 model years of the Mazda Mazda2, too few to say which stand out.

NHTSA does not publish sales figures, so these are complaint counts, not a rate per car on the road. A year that sold more cars collects more complaints, and older years have had longer to collect them.

Every model year

Year	Complaints	Recalls	Crashes	Injuries	Our read	Most reported
2013	13	1	0	0	Few red flags	Steering
2011	16	1	0	0	Few red flags	Steering

Most reported problem areas

Share of the 18 complaints sorted by system, all years together.

Steering, suspension & tires9 (50%)
Other systems7 (39%)
Airbags & seat belts1 (6%)
Structure & body1 (6%)

Recalls (2)

Safety · 17V082000 · Feb 2017 · model year 2011
If the driver cannot maintain an appropriate driving position, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Steering · 16V203000 · Apr 2016 · model year 2013
If the steering knuckle separates from the strut assembly, it can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.