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2012 Mazda MAZDA2Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 9 owner complaints about the 2012 Mazda MAZDA2, most often about the air bags. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints90 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem3Air bags

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 5, 2024. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2012 Mazda MAZDA2 has problems

9 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Air bags30
Service brakes20
Steering20
Seats10
Electrical system10
Service brakes, hydraulic10
Vehicle speed control10
Suspension10
Fuel system, gasoline10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

2012 Mazda MAZDA2 recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2012 vs. every other MAZDA2 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the MAZDA2 median. How we score

'11'12'13'14'19'20'21
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2012 Mazda MAZDA2 safety ratings

2012 Mazda Mazda2 5 HB FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2012 Mazda MAZDA2, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureEA21002 · still open
    Open
In owners' words

What MAZDA2 owners report

Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

AFTER 3,000 - 5,000 MILES OF DRIVING EACH TIME, A VIBRATION BEGINS AND QUICKLY LEADS TO VIOLENT VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEN BRAKING FROM ANY SIGNIFICANT SPEED (30 + MPH). ESPECIALLY VIOLENT WHEN BRAKING FROM HIGHWAY SPEEDS TO AN EXIT RAMP. ALSO, THE AIR BAG SENSOR IS ON. AND THE DEALER TRYIN TO FIX…
Complaint 11241071 · Aug 1, 2019

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