The 2013 Mazda Mazda2 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 578 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the steering. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
STEERING16V2030002016-04-11578 affected
Defect
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…
Consequence
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…
Complaints by component
STEERING
4
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
1fires
SEATS
2
WHEELS
2
AIR BAGS
1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
SUSPENSION
1
TIRES
1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1
Total complaints15
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Takata recall”
“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. The vehicle was towed to groove mazda (located at 10301 e arapahoe rd,…”
“Takata recall”
“Driver's seat came unattached from the floor mounted slides/brackets that allow for leg length adjustments. Car was in motion, travelling approximately 35 mph, and in the center of three lanes of traffic at the time. I pulled over and examined the seat. Washers were under the seat, and the seat…”
“A recall was issued on the 2011 mazda 2 models related to a problem with the seat height adjuster mechanism becoming loose. Based on the description of the issue, my 2013 mazda 2 is exhibiting the same issue. The seat 'rocks' back and forth, as if it's only partly secured. I contacted mazda and…”
“Progressive power steering rack failure power steering rack, while turning, makes audible clunking/popping noise accompanied by vibration and excessive play in steering. Most noticeable when making a low-speed three point turn, I.e. Backing into or out of a parking space. Complete steering failure…”
“Rear shocks had to be replaced after 65,000 mi. No sign of an issue prior. Drove to and from work on a sunday, monday morning all fluid has leaked onto my driveway.”
“Rattling noise and knowing of steering column. Independent service won't repair since there is an open recall for faulty steering knuckle on same year, make, and model car. According to manufacture my specific vehicle does not fall under recall because of vin number.”
Defect investigations
InvestigationEA21002 Opened 2021-09-17 · open
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant…
InvestigationEA21002 Opened 2021-09-17 · open
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant…
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2013 Mazda Mazda2 as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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