Mazda Mazda2 recalls

14 official safety recalls for the Mazda Mazda2 from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Headlights may be improperly adjusted

    Reported November 30, 2022Model years 2020–2021NHTSA campaign 22V885000226 vehicles affected

    Missing adjustment prevention caps may allow the headlights to be misadjusted, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk. Dealers will install the caps free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
    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."
    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.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  2. Fuel pump impeller may deform and cause pump failure

    Reported January 4, 2022Model years 2017–2018DVSA recall R/2021/435161,844 vehicles affected

    The low pressure fuel pump impeller may deform, causing pump failure. The pump will be replaced with an improved part.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    LOW PRESSURE FUEL PUMP IMPELLER MIGHT BECOME DEFORMED
    Defect
    The impeller in the low-pressure fuel pump may become deformed causing fuel pump failure.
    Remedy
    Replace the low-pressure fuel pump with an improved part.

  3. Fuel pump impeller may crack and deform

    Reported November 12, 2021Model years 2019–2020NHTSA campaign 21V875000121,038 vehicles affected

    The low-pressure fuel pump impeller may crack and deform, causing the pump to fail and the engine to stall, which increases the risk of a crash. Dealers will replace the fuel pumps free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
    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.
    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.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  4. Passenger airbag inflator may not operate as intended

    Reported November 19, 2018Model years 2007–2014DVSA recall R/2018/319EU Safety Gate A12/0022/1989,746 vehicles affected

    The passenger airbag inflator may not operate as intended. The airbag assembly will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    TAKATA PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATORS MAY NOT OPERATE AS INTENDED
    Defect
    Passenger airbag inflators may not operate as intended.
    Remedy
    Replacement of Airbag Assembly on affected vehicles.

  5. Incorrect purge valve bracket may foul components

    Reported October 1, 2018Model years 2018DVSA recall R/2018/2561,362 vehicles affected

    An incorrect purge valve bracket may be fitted. The bracket will be checked and replaced if incorrect; the fuel pipe will also be replaced if there is evidence of fouling.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    VEHICLES MAY BE FITTED WITH AN INCORRECT PURGE VALVE BRACKET
    Defect
    Subject vehicles may be fitted with an incorrect purge valve bracket.
    Remedy
    Subject vehicles will be checked. If the incorrect part has been installed � the part needs to be replaced. If there is any evidence of fouling between components � the fuel pipe will also be replaced.

  6. Engine protection software may fail

    Reported April 2, 2018Model years 2015–2017DVSA recall R/2018/08714,574 vehicles affected

    If engine speed reaches its maximum with no load, faulty protection logic may fail to cut the engine, potentially causing severe engine damage. The engine protection software will be reprogrammed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    SOFTWARE ERROR CAN CAUSE ENGINE TO FAIL
    Defect
    On the subject vehicles the engine protection logic does not work properly. When the engine speed reaches maximum with no engine load present � the software is unable to cut the engine. This could in extreme cases cause catastrophic engine failure. Immediate and catastrophic engine damage may result.
    Remedy
    Re-program the engine protection software within the PCM.

  7. Handbrake may disengage unexpectedly

    Reported January 26, 2018Model years 2016–2017DVSA recall R/2018/01716,162 vehicles affected

    Incorrect handbrake sector gear tolerances may reduce engagement with the ratchet pawl, allowing the parking brake to release and the vehicle to move. Replace the handbrake lever mechanism.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    HANDBRAKE MAY DISENGAGE UNEXPECTEDLY
    Defect
    On the subject vehicles the tolerances of the teeth on the handbrake sector gear are outside Mazda Corporations design secifications. This reduces engagement between the handbrake sector gear and the ratchet pawl and can cause the handbrake to disengage unexpectedly. This could cause the parking brake to release unintentionally and the vehicle to move unexpectedly.
    Remedy
    Replacement of Handbrake lever mechanism.

  8. Brake hose retaining clip may corrode and fail

    Reported July 14, 2017Model years 2016DVSA recall R/2017/2031,300 vehicles affected

    Insufficient surface finishing may allow the brake hose retaining clip to corrode and fail. The clips will be replaced with modified ones.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    BRAKE HOSE RETAINING CLIP MAY FAIL.
    Defect
    Surface finishing of brake hose retaining clip may be insufficient causing possibility of corrosion and failure of clip.
    Remedy
    Replace brake hose clips with modified ones

  9. Driver's seat mounting points may fail

    Reported May 31, 2017Model years 2007–2010DVSA recall R/2017/150285,516 vehicles affected

    One or more mounting points between the driver's seat and runner may fail. The seat frame will be inspected; damaged parts will be repaired or replaced, and reinforcement brackets and push nuts fitted as needed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    MOUNTING POINTS FOR SEAT RUNNER MAY FAIL
    Defect
    One or more of the mounting points between the runner and the driver�s seat may fail.
    Remedy
    On affected vehicles inspect the driver�s seat frame to determine if seat lifter links are damaged. If no damage is evident fit reinforcement brackets and �push nuts�. If damage is present to the seat lifter link replace seat frame. If damage is restricted to stabilizer bar then the bar will be repaired plus brackets and� push nuts� fitted.

  10. Seat height adjuster links may break

    Reported February 9, 2017Model years 2011NHTSA campaign 17V082000173,859 vehicles affected

    Seat height adjuster links may break or detach, tilting the seat and making it hard for the driver to maintain a proper driving position, which increases crash risk. Dealers will inspect the links and install a reinforcement bracket or replace the seat adjuster, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SEATS
    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.
    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.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  11. Fuel tank may leak

    Reported August 31, 2016Model years 2015DVSA recall R/2017/0541,489 vehicles affected

    Silicone on the roll-over valve welding surface may affect the weld and allow fuel to leak. The remedy is to replace the fuel tank.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL MAY LEAK
    Defect
    Silicone may have adhered to the welding surface of the roll-over valve (ROV) fitted to the fuel tank. The presence of silicone may have an effect on the welding causing the possibility of a fuel leak.
    Remedy
    On affected vehicles replace the fuel tank.

  12. Fuel tank weld may allow fuel to leak

    Reported August 31, 2016Model years 2015DVSA recall R/2016/1861,489 vehicles affected

    Silicone on the fuel tank rollover valve’s welding surface may weaken the weld and allow fuel to leak. The fuel tank will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL MAY LEAK
    Defect
    On affected vehicles silicone may have adhered to the welding surface of the rollover valve (ROV) fitted to the fuel tank during production The presence of silicone may have an effect on the welding causing the possibility of a fuel leak.
    Remedy
    Replace fuel tank on affected vehicles.

  13. Front shock absorber bolts may loosen

    Reported June 30, 2016Model years 2012–2014DVSA recall R/2016/14399 vehicles affected

    A lower bolt securing either front shock absorber may be too loose and could fall out, causing a rattling sound. The recall replaces the retaining bolts.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    STEERING MAY FAIL
    Defect
    The lower nut & bolt securing the front shock absorber to the steering knuckle on either side of the affected vehicles may not have been tightened to specification. The bolt may work loose causing a rattling sound and could fall out.
    Remedy
    On affected vehicles replace bolts retaining the front shock absorbers to steering knuckles

  14. Front strut bolts may loosen

    Reported April 11, 2016Model years 2013–2014NHTSA campaign 16V203000578 vehicles affected

    Loose lower mounting nuts and bolts may allow the steering knuckle to separate from the front strut assembly, causing loss of steering control and increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect them and replace loose bolts, then tighten them correctly, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    STEERING
    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.
    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.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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