Model year 2018 · Compact Cars

2018 Mazda 2: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2018 Mazda 2 at 34–35 mpg combined across 2 versions. We could not match this vehicle to NHTSA's recall and complaint records by name, so check recalls with your VIN. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

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EPA combined mpg

34–35

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Mazda dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2018 Mazda 2 recalls

We could not find the 2018 Mazda 2 in NHTSA's recall file under a matching name. That does not mean it has no recalls — search by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2018 Mazda 2 fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2018 Mazda 2 EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
21.5L 4-cylManual 6-spdFront-Wheel DriveRegular30/39/34 mpg$1,950264
21.5L 4-cylAutomatic 6-speedFront-Wheel DriveRegular32/40/35 mpg$1,900252

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2018 Mazda 2 crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2018 Mazda 2 NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2018 Mazda Mazda2 5 HB FWD5 stars5 stars5 stars4 stars13%No

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2018 Mazda 2 owner complaints

We could not match the 2018 Mazda 2 to NHTSA's complaint records by name. Search at nhtsa.gov.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Mazda 2 model years

Mazda 2 by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2021 234–35 mpg105/5
2020 234–35 mpg205/5
2019 234–35 mpg105/5
2017 234–35 mpg——5/5
2016 234–36 mpg———

All Mazda 2 years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2018 Mazda models

2018 Mazda 32018 Mazda 62018 Mazda CX-32018 Mazda CX-52018 Mazda CX-92018 Mazda MX-5

Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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