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2021 MAZDA MAZDA2 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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5/5

★★★★★

Safety Rating

0

Owner Complaints

1

Recall

ACTIVE RECALL

10

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2021 MAZDA MAZDA2

The 2021 MAZDA MAZDA2 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS. 10 technical service bulletins have been issued by Mazda North American Operations for this model year.

Recalls for the 2021 MAZDA MAZDA2

NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2021 MAZDA MAZDA2, potentially affecting up to 226 vehicles.

Recall 22V885000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

| 226 vehicles affected

Defect: 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence: Improperly adjusted headlights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

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. Owners in the United States may contact Mazda customer...

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Owner Complaints for the 2021 MAZDA MAZDA2

No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2021 MAZDA MAZDA2.

Safety Rating for the 2021 MAZDA MAZDA2

The 2021 MAZDA MAZDA2 received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).

Test Category Rating
Overall Rating ★★★★★ (5/5)
Frontal Crash ★★★★★ (5/5)
Side Crash ★★★★★ (5/5)
Rollover ★★★★☆ (4/5)

Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2021 MAZDA MAZDA2

Mazda North American Operations has issued 10 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2021 MAZDA MAZDA2. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

01-012-24 — ENGINE

Some vehicles may exhibit the check engine light ON with DTC P0300:00 (Random misfire detected) stored. This may be caused by a mis-detection of a misfire due to improper PCM control logic. To eliminate this concern, the PCM control logic has been modified.

01-009-24 — ENGINE

Some customers may notice the charging lamp turns on while driving. Upon inspection, DTC P2502:00 PCM (Malfunction in voltage generated by generator) is stored in memory. This may be caused by resistance between the circuit board and ground. When high intensity electrical current passes through, the ground terminal position may...

01-009-24 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Some customers may notice the charging lamp turns on while driving. Upon inspection, DTC P2502:00 PCM (Malfunction in voltage generated by generator) is stored in memory. This may be caused by resistance between the circuit board and ground. When high intensity electrical current passes through, the ground terminal position may...

01-002-24a — ENGINE

Some customers may experience a check engine light illumination at idle while stopped with DTC P0300:00 stored, resulting in rough idle conditions. • P0300:00: Random misfire detected This concern is caused by improper engine control in the idle range. To eliminate the concern, the PCM control software has been modified.

RF-22-01R2 — EQUIPMENT

This Parts Flash replaces RF-22-01R released November 21, 2022. It includes a new display repair kit part number for the 2020-2022 MX-5. Repair kits are available to replace just the screen. There is no need to replace the entire infotainment display unit as the supply chain has been heavily impacted...

SA-001-23 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

Some customers may complain about infotainment center display: - Ghost Touch - DTC B108E:04 may be stored (Touch screen operates by itself) - Surface Peeling - DTC B108E:04 may be stored - Spider Cracks - White dots IMPORTANT NOTE: DO NOT replace the infotainment center display assembly. Low cost repair...

09-003-23 — EQUIPMENT

Some customers may complain about infotainment center display: - Center display touchscreen operates by itself (Ghost Touch). - The film of the center display may be peeled off. - White dots may appear on the center display NOTE: The occurrence of the symptoms depends on the vehicle model and the...

09-017-22a — EQUIPMENT

Some vehicles may have rust on the contact parts between the clips (for attaching the roof molding) and the roof panel (ditches of the roof rail). This is caused by the gap between the roof molding attachment clips and the roof panel not being wide enough to allow paint to...

SA-040-21 — VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

Some vehicles may experience exterior trim heat damage when parked near a glass building or Low-E windows. This may be caused by the sun's reflection.

01-007-21-3792 — POWER TRAIN

Some customers may experience the CHECK ENGINE light ON with DTC P0089:00 (Spill valve control solenoid valve control circuit range/performance problem) stored. This is caused by improper control software of the PCM detecting a false error, even with normal fuel pressure operation. To correct this issue, the control software of...

NHTSA Investigations for the 2021 MAZDA MAZDA2

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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