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2013 Mazda MAZDA2 Recalls & Complaints

The 2013 Mazda MAZDA2 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 13 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Mazda dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2013 Mazda MAZDA2. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2013 Mazda MAZDA2 owner complaints

Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Mazda MAZDA2, describing incidents dated February 1, 2014 to August 27, 2019.

Most-cited components

  • Steering 4 complaints
  • Electrical System 2 complaints
  • Seats 2 complaints
  • Wheels 2 complaints
  • Air Bags 1 complaint
  • Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint

Of the 13 complaints on file, 1 reports a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11251833 · Filed

    TAKATA RECALL

  • ODI #11202993 · Filed

    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, CENTENNIAL…

  • ODI #11182153 · Filed

    TAKATA RECALL

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2013 Mazda MAZDA2 in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

Insufficient Bolt Torque may Cause Steering Loss

NHTSA #16V203000 · Steering · NHTSA notice

Reported April 11, 2016 · Mazda North American Operations

Potentially affected: 578 vehicles

Repair completion: 79.41% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Mazda campaign 9316D · Owners notified May 10, 2016 · Vehicles built July 3, 2013 – August 8, 2014 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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 knuckle to separate.

Safety consequence

If the steering knuckle separates from the strut assembly, it can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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 customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 9316D.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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