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recalls
The Mazda MAZDA2 has 4 recalls covering 295,701 vehicles as reported; model year 2020 is covered by the most (2). The 2021 Mazda MAZDA2 earned 5 of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Owners filed 1 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; steering is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
4
Most for 2020: 2
Units affected
296K
As reported
Overall stars
5 of 5
Model year 2021
Complaints, 12 mo
1
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
5 rated versions, model years 2017 to 2021
Overall stars by model year
The best and lowest overall rating of the versions tested each year (5 is best).
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5 HB · FWD | 13.0% risk | |||
| 2020 | 5 HB · FWD | 13.0% risk | |||
| 2019 | 5 HB · FWD | 13.0% risk | |||
| 2018 | 5 HB · FWD | 13.0% risk | |||
| 2017 | 5 HB · FWD | 13.0% risk |
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Mazda MAZDA2, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
1 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Steering17
- Seats8
- Air bags6
- Suspension5
- Vehicle speed control4
- Electrical system3
- Tires3
- Complaints
- 48
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 1
- People injured
- 1
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Mazda MAZDA2 by component
- Exterior lighting1 · 226 units
- Fuel system, gasoline1 · 121K units
- Seats1 · 174K units
- Steering1 · 578 units
Mazda MAZDA2 recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 30, 2022 | Mazda MAZDA2 (2020-2021): Exterior lightingNo. 22V885000 | Crash risk | 226 |
| Nov 12, 2021 | Mazda CX-3, CX-5, CX-9, MAZDA2 and 3 more (2018-2020): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 21V875000 | Crash risk | 121,038 |
| Feb 9, 2017 | Mazda MAZDA2, MAZDA3, MAZDASPEED3 (2010-2011): SeatsNo. 17V082000 | Crash risk | 173,859 |
| Apr 11, 2016 | Mazda CX-3, CX-5, CX-9, MAZDA2 (2013-2016): SteeringNo. 16V203000 | Crash risk | 578 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2021 Mazda MAZDA2 recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2021 Mazda MAZDA2. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Mazda MAZDA2 have?
4 recalls cover the Mazda MAZDA2, for 295,701 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is exterior lighting (1 recalls).
What is the safety rating of the 2021 Mazda MAZDA2?
5 of 5 stars overall (5 HB): frontal crash 5, side crash 5 and rollover 4 stars, with a 13.0% chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
What do owners complain about most on the Mazda MAZDA2?
Steering: named in 17 of the 48 safety complaints about the Mazda MAZDA2, then seats (8). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.