Model year 2021 · Compact Cars

2021 Mazda 2: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2021 Mazda 2 at 34–35 mpg combined across 2 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 0 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

1

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

NHTSA lists this vehicle as MAZDA2.

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.

2021 Mazda 2 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2021 Mazda 2, newest first.

Exterior lighting: Headlights

NHTSA 22V885000 Reported Nov 30, 2022
Filed by
Mazda Motor Corp. (manufacturer recall no. 5622K)
Units affected
226 (estimate)
Problem
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."
Risk
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 service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 5622K.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

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

2021 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.

2021 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$1,900253

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.

2021 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.

2021 Mazda 2 NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2021 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.

2021 Mazda 2 owner complaints

NHTSA's complaint files list no owner complaints for the 2021 Mazda 2 received since January 1, 2015.

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
2020 234–35 mpg205/5
2019 234–35 mpg105/5
2018 234–35 mpg——5/5
2017 234–35 mpg——5/5
2016 234–36 mpg———

All Mazda 2 years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2021 Mazda models

2021 Mazda 32021 Mazda 62021 Mazda CX-32021 Mazda CX-302021 Mazda CX-52021 Mazda CX-92021 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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