2014 Mazda Mazda2 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension (3) · Structure:body (2) · Vehicle Speed Control (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
Steering 2016-04-11 · campaign 16V203000 · 578 vehicles
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 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 knuckl
Risk: If the steering knuckle separates from the strut assembly, it can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (194)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2026-09-11 · SA-041-26a · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
description if you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery, engine no start, dtc(s) stored...), interview the customer before proceeding with normal mgss diagnosis by asking if any aftermarket devices have been installed. aftermarket devices may be the cause of the electrical con
Engine 2026-06-19 · SA-041-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this sa supersedes the previously issued sa(s) listed below. the changes are noted in red. sa-061/25 12/17/25 description if you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery, engine no start, dtc(s) stored...), interview the customer before proceeding with normal mgss diagnosis by ask
Unknown Or Other 2026-04-21 · SA-029-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service alert supersedes the previously issued sa listed below: the changes are noted in red. sa-011/24 02/12/24, 06/06/24, 07/29/24 description mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. mazda recommends dealers follow the sch
Electrical System 2025-12-17 · SA-061-25 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
if you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery, engine no start, dtc(s) stored...), interview the customer before proceeding with normal mgss diagnosis by asking if any aftermarket devices have been installed. aftermarket devices may be the cause of the electrical concern. below
Unknown Or Other 2025-12-10 · 07-004-25a · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
a musty/mildew type odor may come from the vents when the air conditioning (a/c) system is operating. it is most noticeable when the a/c is first turned on. this odor is the result of mold growth in the a/c evaporator/cooling unit which is caused by condensation, dust, and pollen within the cooling
Unknown Or Other 2025-08-22 · SA-039/25 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some vehicles may experience exterior trim heat damage such (melted, separating, etc.) when parked near a glass building or low-e windows. this may be caused by the sun's reflection. if a structure's windows create enough of a curve, the concave glass can focus the sun's rays onto a small area and a
Showing the 6 most recent of 194 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2023-11-01 · Suspension“i have taken my car to two separate mazda dealerships in 2019 and two separate non-dealership mechanics to address the same issue with a vibrating coming from the front driver when driving at lower speeds. it was not a constant noise until recently and saw there was a recall for my vehicle in may 2016. mazda however says that my vin does not qualif…”
2023-07-15 · Tires“tire size: p 185 / 55 r 15 i believe there is a manufacturing defect with the firestone firehawk tires. the tires are prematurely cracking, these tires are supposed to have a 50,000 mile limited warranty. i replaced all four tires on 6/18/2022 and today (7/15/2023) i noticed there was deep cracking through the treads and into the sidewall. i curr…”
2023-01-26 · Structure:body“i bought this 2014 mazda 2 sport hb on thursday january 26, 2023. upon driving it home, this vehicle with only 41,280 miles on it, shook, vibrating , hearing a very loud popping clicking sounds. like body metal clanging. it was hard to see. i don’t know if the low beams were set wrong or what but visibility wasn’t good with the low beams at all. i …”
2021-09-10 · Suspension“the steering was making loud knocking noises at low-speed turns. when looked up mazda2 issues, found that there was a recall for steering, recall no. 16v203000, dated 2016-04-10, states: if the steering knuckle separates from the strut assembly, it can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. when the dealership looked up …”
2020-07-21 · Vehicle Speed Control · 640,000 mi · 💥 crash“i was turning left on a protected green arrow when a truck on the left lane sped up and i noticed t merged and i would get hit i tried to go off to the side of the road but the steering wheel was stiff and when i pressed on the gas it did not move then it jerked me forward.…”
2018-12-21 · Air Bags · 9,700 mi · 💥 crash“tl* the contact owned a 2014 mazda 2. while driving at an unknown speed in reverse, the contact struck an embankment and the vehicle flipped over. the air bags did not deploy. the contact sustained a chest injury that required medical attention. a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed to a tow yard. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer to…”
2015-10-27 · Suspension · 💥 crash“2014 mazda 2. consumer writes in regards to vehicle steering system issues. *smd the consumer stated the right axle broke which caused him to loose control of the vehicle. consequently, he hit another vehicle. the vehicle was totaled. *jb…”
2015-08-15 · Structure:body“there was/is no information on the door or in the owners manual to indicate tire pressure for this vehicle. had to obtain information from the dealer.…”
2014-09-06 · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility · 5,039 mi“tire pressure monitoring system did not alert me to my front left tire that was blowing out. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.