There are no safety recalls for the 2012 Mazda Mazda2, but owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA.
2012 Mazda Mazda2 problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Air Bags | 3 | |
| Service Brakes | 2 | |
| Steering | 2 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | |
| Electrical System | 1 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
| Seats | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Pedals and Linkages — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 15,173 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2012 Mazda Mazda2 complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Seats · reported Mar 5, 2024
My wife and daughter and I were driving out of the driveway. The driver's seat came completely detached from the frame and I ended up rotated and laying backwards in the driver seat. This is extremely dangerous and could cause serious injury or death. This was a recall for 2010 and 2011 models but this was manufactured in 12/11 so it didn't fall into the recall. This is exactly the issue that was described in the recall.
Service Brakes · at 72,000 miles · reported May 1, 2020
Steering has been making a clunking noise when turning. However, on 4/30/2020 upon turning onto the entrance ramp to the interstate, steering and braking both went out and swerved back and forth between the ramp barriers and fortunately made it onto a shoulder with out getting hit or hitting a barrier. Had to be towed to mazda dealer for service.
Air Bags · reported Aug 1, 2019
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 it but came again.
Steering · at 41,600 miles · reported Apr 26, 2016
My 2012 mazda has approximately 42,000 miles on it. I purchased it used in 2013 when it had 35,570 miles on it. When I bought it used from a rental-car sale lot, I noticed a slight "hitch" in the steering if the wheels were turned far to the left or right. But the anomaly was very slight and the steering otherwise functioned smoothly. Lately the "hitch" in the steering got noticeably worse, with "hitches" developing every few degrees of turning left or right. The factory authorized mazda shop that does my routine maintenance advised me to have my steering diagnosed. Today, I took it in for…
Service Brakes · at 850 miles · reported Jun 23, 2014
I purchased a mazda2 on april30th 2012. At approximately 850 miles, I brought the vehicle to the dealership I purchased it at (Towson mazda), because of a significant vibration in steering when braking. Since then, I have brought the vehicle back to the same dealership approximately every 5,000 miles for the same issue. Over the course of 6-8 visits, the dealer has machined the rotors and actually replaced the rotors twice (Or so they said...). 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…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2012 Mazda Mazda2 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2012 Mazda Mazda2 as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2012 Mazda Mazda2?
Owners report air bags problems most often (3 reports), followed by service brakes (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 15,173 miles.
Are Mazda recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Mazda dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.