Recalls: Mazda DE Mazda2
Overview
Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.
Recalls: Mazda DE Mazda2
2013-15 Mazda DE Mazda2: potential loss of steering control
In April 2016, a recall was issued for Mazda DE Mazda2 vehicles that had VINs in the range JM0DE10Y2D0254532 to JM0DE10Y2E0289235. In these vehicles, the lower nut and bolt that secured the front suspension strut to the steering knuckle may not have been tightened with sufficient torque – this could cause the nut to loosen and fall off, adversely affecting one or both side of the front suspension. At worst, the front shock absorber and steering knuckle may separate, causing a loss of steering control. The recalled Mazda DE Mazda2 vehicles were available for sale from 22 February 2013 to 15 December 2015 (PRA 2016/15311).
Mazda DE Mazda2: Takata airbag recall
In July 2016, a recall was issued for Mazda DE Mazda2 vehicles because propellant wafers in the front airbag may absorb moisture over time – this could cause overly aggressive combustion of the airbag on deployment such that the airbag inflator housing could rupture and disperse metal fragments throughout the cabin. These fragments posed a risk of serious of injury (PRA 2016/15521 and PRA 2016/15522). The recalled Mazda DE Mazda2 vehicles had VINs in the following ranges:
- JM0DE10Y1*0100011 to JM0DE10Y1A0155052;
- JM0DE10Y2*0200251 to JM0DE10Y2*0290258; and,
- MM0DE10Y100106386 – MM0DE10Y100151682.
2007-12 Mazda DE Mazda2: driver’s seat could move out of position
In February 2017, a recall was issued for Mazda DE Mazda2 vehicles that were available for sale in Australia from 4 September 2007 to 28 March 2012. For the driver’s seat of these vehicles, the seat height adjustment lifter link could crack or the lifter link retaining nuts could separate. If this occurred, the seat may make an abnormal noise or rattling noise; at worst, however, the lifter link could break and separate from the seat frame, causing the seat to move out of its position. For the VINs of the recalled Mazda DE Mazda2 vehicles, please see PRA 2017/15935.
Search online for recalls by VIN
To see if a Mazda vehicle has been recalled, you can conduct a search on the Mazda Australia website using its VIN.
Problems and faults: Mazda DE Mazda2
Overview
This section identifies potential problems, causes and fixes based on the experiences of owners and repairers, online sources and technical service bulletins. This information is provided solely for reference purposes and AustralianCar.Reviews recommends that only properly qualified persons carry out repairs or modifications. Furthermore, the number of items below should not be taken as an indicator of a model’s reliability or the frequency with which they may occur.
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Mazda DE Mazda2: front-end clunk after take-off
In January 2014, Mazda USA issued service bulletin 04-022/14 for 2011-14 Mazda DE Mazda2 vehicles because some owners experienced a slight clunk/bang/buzz noise or jolt from the front of the vehicle during the vehicle’s initial forward movement after starting the engine. As per the service bulletin, this noise was due to a normal ‘Malfunction Detection Function’ being performed by the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) and did not require repairs.
2007-08 Mazda DE Mazda2: hub bearings may corrode
In 2008, Mazda UK issued a ‘non-code action’ for Mazda2 vehicles that were manufactured from 19 June 2007 to 22 January 2008 because the hub bearings could corrode (NCA/2008/025).
Mazda DE Mazda2: other problems and faults
- If the Mazda2’s engine idle speed periodically drops to around 300 rpm and then returns 600 rpm, the throttle body may require cleaning since the passage can become blocked and requires air even when the throttle is closed.
- Noises from the rear axle may be due to bad wheel bearings that require replacement.
- Problems have been reported with some paint finishes, including flaking and chipping.
- There have also been isolated cases of premature rusting.
