Known Recalls

Model year record

2013 Mazda MAZDA2

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 15 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 16V203000

Steering

Component
Steering
Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
Vehicles affected
578
Reported to NHTSA
2016-04-11
Owners notified
2016-05-10

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Steering415,000 mi
Electrical system211,507 mi
Seats299,000 mi
Wheels21 mi
Air bags1—
Fuel/propulsion system141,498 mi
Suspension165,000 mi
Tires120,300 mi
Vehicle speed control141,498 mi

The 2012 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2014 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Open investigations

An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.

EA21002Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.