Latest owner complaints
Seats · Sep 12, 2026 · VA
The 2011 Mazda2 has an active recall (recall campaign 0917B) which does not include my vin number. However, the lifter link push nuts on my vehicle failed, resulting in the entire left side of the driver seat becoming detached. Mazda Dealership 51743 (Lucki Mazda in Woodbridge, VA) inspected and diagnosed as the same issue in the 0917B recall campaign. Severity of the breakage…
Visibility · Jul 2, 2021 · 150,000 miles · GA
The contact owns a 2011 Mazda Mazda2. The contact stated while driving at 70 mph, the glass sunroof spontaneously exploded and shattered causing the glass to enter the vehicle. The contact stated that no object hit or caused the sunroof to shatter. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road to clean up the class that was in the vehicle and then continued…
Steering · Dec 5, 2020 · 64,000 miles · CA
We had our rack and pinion steering replaced at the mazda dealer on november 20, 2018 due to clonking in the steering rack. My son is reporting that the clonking and steering is much worse when sitting still and turning the steering wheel and when making right and left hand turns while driving. He also said that the car doesn't want to steer straight on the freeway. I replaced…
Seats · Jul 28, 2020 · 107,500 miles · TX
The driver seat shifts from the base, on occasion it has slid forward. The car was in motion when this took place but I was able to push back and it went back into place. There could be bolts that have been loosened.
Unknown or Other · Feb 11, 2020 · NC
I was notified of a recall. I attempted to get the repair done at my local mazda dealer. Scheduling the appointment was challenging, when I arrived, interactions were stressful. I dropped my car off, within 45 min, I was called stating that they did not have the part needed to fix the recall, but that they would call me when they did. They sent a follow-up email asking about…
Seats · Feb 7, 2019 · 53,916 miles · NM
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 mazda 2. While making a u-turn, the front driver's seat disconnected and caused the driver to fall towards the front passenger seat. The driver was not injured and there was no warning indicator illuminated. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed…
Steering · Jul 10, 2018 · 90,000 miles · MI
Steering "clunks" when turning left or right, and metallic "clanks" are heard on driver's side under dash when going over bumps. Took car to local mazda dealership, who diagnosed "bad steering gear" and stated "this car is unsafe to drive." repair bill is $1,200. Looking online, multiple mazda2 owners have reported the same problem. Dealer is currently repairing vehicle.
Seat Belts · Feb 22, 2018 · CA
The symbol front passenger airbag is off and belt light keeps blinking on the dashboard since dec 2017. I bought this for the mazda dealer and they told me to pay for the repairs, I don't have money for the repair because I don't have work. Please help me with the repair, we hardly use and park only in the garage.thank you very much.
Air Bags · Feb 22, 2018 · CA
The symbol front passenger airbag is off and belt light keeps blinking on the dashboard since dec 2017. I bought this for the mazda dealer and they told me to pay for the repairs, I don't have money for the repair because I don't have work. Please help me with the repair, we hardly use and park only in the garage.thank you very much.
Seats · Oct 10, 2017 · TX
Back in april I was sent a notification that there was a recall on the seat height adjustment and the parts will be available in june. I didn't get a letter until the first weekend of october and scheduled an appointment as soon as I could which was a week later on october 9TH. When I got there I was told the wait will be at least 1 1/2 hrs maybe more. I wish I was told that…
Steering · Sep 27, 2017 · 23,000 miles · NC
I purchased this mazda 2 new in january 2012. Sept 2014 I noticed the steering binding and making noise. Dealership diagnosed as rack and pinion assembly defective. A year later sept of 2015 the symptoms happened again, and assembly is replaced again. Now september 2017 the unit had gone bad again and dealership advised assembly needs replaced. I have had all work done at…
Steering · Aug 8, 2017 · 59,000 miles · VA
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 mazda 2. While the vehicle was being serviced by an independent mechanic, the mechanic diagnosed that the steering gear failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact spoke with an unknown dealer in bristol, tn, but did not remember what was stated. The failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2011 Mazda MAZDA2 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall covering the 2011 Mazda MAZDA2, the most recent one (17V082000) for seats. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Mazda MAZDA2?
Based on 17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most reported areas are steering (8), seats (4), air bags (1).
Is NHTSA investigating the 2011 Mazda MAZDA2?
NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation that include this vehicle, most recently EA21002: Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture.