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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2013 Mazda Mazda2 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2013 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
13
Latest campaign
Apr 11, 2016

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Steering1Apr 11, 2016
16V203000

Safety recalls1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Apr 11, 2016Latest campaign
Apr 11, 201616V203000

Steering

If the steering knuckle separates from the strut assembly, it can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 16V203000
What's wrong
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 2, 2015, and 2013-2015 CX-9 vehicles manufactured December 6, 2012, to July 31, 2015. The lower mounting nuts and bolts that attach the front strut assembly to the steering knuckle may loosen, allowing the steering knuckle to separate.
Risk
If the steering knuckle separates from the strut assembly, it can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lower mounting nuts and bolts that secure the front strut assembly to the steering knuckle. If the bolts are loose, they will be replaced and then correctly tightened, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 20, 2016. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 9316D.
Campaign
NHTSA 16V203000 · Apr 11, 2016
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).

Owner complaints by component13

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
13Complaints filed
0Involving a crash
1Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Steering431000
Electrical system215010
Seats215000
Wheels215000
Air bags18000
Suspension18000
Tires18000
Vehicle speed control18000
Fuel/propulsion system18000

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

  • Air bags

    “TAKATA RECALL”

    Filed 08/27/2019 · ODI 11251833
  • Electrical system

    “Tl* the contact owns a 2013 mazda 2. While the vehicle was at a stop light, smoke appeared from the cd player and flames appeared from the dashboard. The contact was able to exit the vehicle and extinguished the fire.”

    Filed 04/22/2019 · ODI 11202993
  • Steering

    “TAKATA RECALL”

    Filed 02/23/2019 · ODI 11182153

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2013 Mazda Mazda2 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2013 Mazda Mazda2 have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2013 Mazda Mazda2. The most recent, 16V203000 (reported April 11, 2016), concerns steering. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2013 Mazda Mazda2?

Steering is the most-reported component, named in 4 complaints out of 13 filed with NHTSA (31%). Across all complaints, owners reported 0 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2013 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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