Mazda Mazda2 complaints by model year
Best Mazda2 years: 2020, 2014, 2012. Years to avoid: 2011, 2013. Compare all years →
2020 Mazda Mazda2 recalls (2)
Exterior lighting › Headlights
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Mazda2 vehicles. The headlights are missing adjustment prevention caps, which can allow the headlights to be improperly adjusted.
Remedy: Dealers will install the missing adjustment prevention caps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 28, 2022. Owners in Puerto Rico may contact Mazda customer service at (787) 620-7546.
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018 Mazda3, Mazda6, 2019 CX-3, 2018-2019 MX-5, CX-5, CX-9, and 2019-2020 Mazda2 vehicles. The impeller inside the low-pressure fuel pump may crack and deform, potentially causing the fuel pump to fail.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pumps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2022. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 5321K.
2020 Mazda Mazda2 engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 4-cyl | 6-speed automatic | FWD | 32 / 40 / 35 |
| 1.5L 4-cyl | 6-speed manual | FWD | 30 / 39 / 34 |
EPA ratings. Class: Compact car.
Frequently asked questions
How many recalls does the 2020 Mazda Mazda2 have?
There are 2 recalls for the 2020 Mazda Mazda2, the most recent from November 30, 2022 (headlights). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Mazda Mazda2?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2020, 2014 and 2012. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2011 and 2013. See the full Mazda Mazda2 years comparison.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.