Model year
2021 Mazda 2
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name 2 for 2021. Under the matched name MAZDA2, NHTSA lists 1 recall and 0 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA rated the 2021 Mazda Mazda2 5 HB FWD 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 34–35 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $1,900–$1,950, 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 2021. 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 | 0 | 0 |
Recalls for MAZDA2
22V885000 · Nov 30, 2022
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
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…
Complaints for MAZDA2
No complaints are listed for this name.
Investigations for MAZDA2
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Mazda Mazda2 5 HB FWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.13 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 · 1.5L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 30 | 39 | 34 | — | — | $1,950 |
| 2 · 1.5L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 32 | 40 | 35 | — | — | $1,900 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2021 Mazda 2 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.