Model year
2014 Mazda 2
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name 2 for 2014. Under the matched name MAZDA2, NHTSA lists 1 recall and 9 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for MAZDA2 are STEERING (3), SUSPENSION (3), STRUCTURE:BODY (2). NHTSA lists 1 investigation with no close date in the file. NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 30–31 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,150–$2,250, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2011 17 complaints
- 2012 9 complaints
- 2013 13 complaints
- 2014 9 complaints
- 2016 0 complaints
- 2017 0 complaints
- 2018 0 complaints
- 2019 0 complaints
- 2020 0 complaints
- 2021 0 complaints
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2014. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
| NHTSA name | Recalls | Complaints | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAZDA2 | 1 | 9 | 1 |
Recalls for MAZDA2
16V203000 · Apr 11, 2016
STEERING
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…
Complaints for MAZDA2
9 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 3, fire flag on 0, injury field 1, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations for MAZDA2
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA21002 | Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | Sep 17, 2021 | No close date in the file |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Mazda Mazda2 5 HB FWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 · 1.5L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 29 | 34 | 31 | — | — | $2,150 |
| 2 · 1.5L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 28 | 33 | 30 | — | — | $2,250 |
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Check a vehicle
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