Does the 2011 Mazda MAZDA2 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2011 Mazda MAZDA2, the most recent reported on February 9, 2017 (Seats). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Mazda MAZDA2?

Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is steering (8 complaints), followed by seats (4).

How many 2011 Mazda MAZDA2 complaints mention a crash or fire?

0 of 17 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2011 Mazda MAZDA2 recalls and problems

1 recall and 17 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2011 Mazda MAZDA2.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2011 Mazda MAZDA2 recalls

Seats

NHTSA campaign 17V082000 · reported February 9, 2017 · Mazda North American Operations · 173,859 vehicles potentially affected

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

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Steering8
Seats4
Air bags1
Seat belts1
Tires1
Unknown or other1
Vehicle speed control1
Visibility1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Sep 12, 2026 · Seats
The 2011 Mazda2 has an active recall (recall campaign 0917B) which does not include my vin number. However, the lifter link push nuts on my vehicle failed, resulting in the entire left side of the driver seat becoming detached. Mazda Dealership 51743 (Lucki Mazda in Woodbridge, VA) inspected and diagnosed as the same…

Jul 2, 2021 · Visibility · 150,000 miles
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. The contact stated that no object hit or caused the sunroof to shatter. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road to clean…

Dec 5, 2020 · Steering · 64,000 miles
WE HAD OUR RACK AND PINION STEERING REPLACED AT THE MAZDA DEALER ON NOVEMBER 20, 2018 DUE TO CLONKING IN THE STEERING RACK. MY SON IS REPORTING THAT THE CLONKING AND STEERING IS MUCH WORSE WHEN SITTING STILL AND TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL AND WHEN MAKING RIGHT AND LEFT HAND TURNS WHILE DRIVING. HE ALSO SAID THAT THE…

Jul 28, 2020 · Seats · 107,500 miles
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.

Feb 11, 2020 · Unknown or other
I WAS NOTIFIED OF A RECALL. I ATTEMPTED TO GET THE REPAIR DONE AT MY LOCAL MAZDA DEALER. SCHEDULING THE APPOINTMENT WAS CHALLENGING, WHEN I ARRIVED, INTERACTIONS WERE STRESSFUL. I DROPPED MY CAR OFF, WITHIN 45 MIN, I WAS CALLED STATING THAT THEY DID NOT HAVE THE PART NEEDED TO FIX THE RECALL, BUT THAT THEY WOULD CALL…

MAZDA2 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2011	1	17	0	0
2012	0	9	0	0
2013	1	13	0	1
2014	1	9	3	0

All Mazda MAZDA2 years →

Questions

Does the 2011 Mazda MAZDA2 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2011 Mazda MAZDA2, the most recent reported on February 9, 2017 (Seats). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Mazda MAZDA2?: Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is steering (8 complaints), followed by seats (4).
How many 2011 Mazda MAZDA2 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 0 of 17 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received September 12, 2026.