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2020 Mazda Mazda2 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2020 Mazda Mazda2 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

In government crash testing it earned 5 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

0

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

5

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2020 compare to other Mazda2 years?

Mazda2 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2020 highlighted17 complaints2011: 17 complaints2012: 13 complaints2013: 15 complaints2014: 15 complaints2019: 0 complaints2020: 0 complaints2021: 0 complaints
Mazda2 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2020 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2020 Mazda Mazda2 have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

22V885000LightingNovember 30, 2022 · 226 units

Defect

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."

Consequence

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.

21V875000Fuel SystemNovember 12, 2021 · 121,038 units

Defect

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018 Mazda3, Mazda6, 2019 CX-3, 2018-2019 MX-5, CX-5, CX-9, and 2019-2020 Mazda2 vehicles. The impeller inside the low-pressure fuel pump may crack and deform, potentially causing the fuel pump to fail.

Consequence

Fuel pump failure may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the fuel pumps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2022. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 5321K.

2020 Mazda Mazda2 — common questions

Is the 2020 Mazda Mazda2 reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2020 Mazda Mazda2 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2020 Mazda Mazda2. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Mazda Mazda2 years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Mazda2 years to avoid are 2011, 2013, 2014, 2012. The cleanest record among Mazda2 years belongs to 2021.

How safe is the 2020 Mazda Mazda2?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2020 Mazda Mazda2 earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.