- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2011 Mazda MAZDA2 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2011 Mazda MAZDA2 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in February 2017 for the seats.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical MAZDA2 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2011 Mazda MAZDA2 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2011 Mazda MAZDA2 yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Mazda MAZDA2: every year compared
All MAZDA2 years2011 Mazda MAZDA2 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Mazda MAZDA2 | 0 | 1 | A | |
| 2011 Mazda CX-9 | 171 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 2011 Mazda CX-7 | 154 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 2011 Mazda MAZDA6 | 136 | 6 | C | Compare |
| 2011 Mazda MAZDA3 | 132 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2011 Mazda Mazda 2 | 16 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2011 Mazda Tribute | 14 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2011 Mazda Tribute Hev | 7 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2011 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 | 5 | 2 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2011 Mazda MAZDA2
Does the 2011 Mazda MAZDA2 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2011 Mazda MAZDA2: seats (February 2017). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2011 Mazda MAZDA2 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2011 Mazda MAZDA2 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 83 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Mazda MAZDA2 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Mazda MAZDA2 years have the most complaints?
2013 (13), 2012 (9), 2014 (9). See every Mazda MAZDA2 year compared.
What should I do if my 2011 Mazda MAZDA2 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data