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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2011 Mazda Mazda2 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2011 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
1
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
16
Latest campaign
Feb 9, 2017

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Seats1Feb 9, 2017
17V082000

Safety recalls1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Feb 9, 2017Latest campaign
Feb 9, 201717V082000

Seats

If the driver cannot maintain an appropriate driving position, there is an increased risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 17V082000
What's wrong
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.
Risk
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 17V082000 · Feb 9, 2017
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mazda recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component16

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
16Complaints filed
0Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Steering850000
Seats319000
Visibility16000
Unknown or other16000
Air bags16000
Seat belts16000
Vehicle speed control16000
Tires16000

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Visibility

    “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.”

    Filed 07/02/2021 · ODI 11423265
  • Steering

    “We had our rack and pinion steering replaced at the mazda dealer on november 20, 2018 due to clonking in the steering rack.”

    Filed 12/05/2020 · ODI 11378040
  • Seats

    “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.”

    Filed 07/28/2020 · ODI 11341847

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2011 Mazda Mazda2 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2011 Mazda Mazda2 have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2011 Mazda Mazda2. The most recent, 17V082000 (reported February 9, 2017), concerns seats. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2011 Mazda Mazda2?

Steering is the most-reported component, named in 8 complaints out of 16 filed with NHTSA (50%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2011 Mazda Mazda2?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mazda recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Mazda dealer.

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