Mazda MAZDA2 Recalls In The UK: Every Safety Recall By Year And Build Date, And What To Do
The Mazda MAZDA2 has 11 UK safety recalls in DVSA records, 2 of them since 2020. The most common faults involve fuel leaks and software. Enter your registration to see which apply to your car; you won't usually pay for a recall repair.1
Which Car Is It?
Choose the make and model so we can match recalls to your car.
The Mazda2 recall that matters most is R/2018/319, which replaced Takata passenger airbag inflators that might not work as intended, covering 89,746 vehicle-records. Many Mazda2s from that period are now with second or third owners, so check the registration even if you think the work was done; see Takata airbag recalls. Other Mazda2 recalls include a handbrake that could release unexpectedly (R/2018/017), engine software that could make the engine fail (R/2018/087) and fuel leaks on older cars. Since 2020 the Mazda2 has had just two recalls: the low-pressure fuel pump recall shared with the CX-3, CX-5, Mazda3, Mazda6 and MX-5 (R/2021/435), which could stall the engine, and a 2025 instrument cluster reprogramming on the Mazda2 Hybrid (R/2025/316), which is built by Toyota and shares its recalls with the Yaris. Any Mazda dealer can confirm by VIN.
MAZDA2 Recalls By Year And Build Date
Each recall covers MAZDA2s built between certain dates. Find your car's build date on the V5C or ask a Mazda dealer, then match it below.
20251recall
| Launched | Fault | Built | Vehicles | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Combination meter reprogramming | 28 Aug 2023 to 7 Feb 2025 | 543 | Low | R/2025/316 |
20221recall
| Launched | Fault | Built | Vehicles | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low pressure fuel pump impeller might become deformed | 18 Oct 2017 to 6 Sep 2019 | 26,974 | Urgent | R/2021/435 |
20184recalls
| Launched | Fault | Built | Vehicles | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Takata passenger airbag inflators may not operate as intended | 17 Jul 2007 to 3 Nov 2014 | 89,746 | Urgent | R/2018/319 | |
| Vehicles may be fitted with an incorrect purge valve bracket | 10 Jan 2018 to 10 May 2018 | 1,362 | Low | R/2018/256 | |
| Software error can cause engine to fail | 30 Apr 2015 to 4 Nov 2017 | 4,858 | Low | R/2018/087 | |
| Handbrake may disengage unexpectedly | 1 Apr 2016 to 28 Apr 2017 | 8,081 | Urgent | R/2018/017 |
20172recalls
| Launched | Fault | Built | Vehicles | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brake hose retaining clip may fail | 20 May 2016 to 31 May 2016 | 650 | Urgent | R/2017/203 | |
| Mounting points for seat runner may fail | 25 Jun 2007 to 30 Sep 2010 | 95,172 | Low | R/2017/150 |
20163recalls
| Launched | Fault | Built | Vehicles | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel may leak | 6 Jan 2015 to 31 Jan 2015 | 1,489 | Urgent | R/2017/054 | |
| Fuel may leak | 6 Jan 2015 to 31 Jan 2015 | 1,489 | Urgent | R/2016/186 | |
| Steering may fail | 19 Dec 2012 to 28 Oct 2014 | 99 | Urgent | R/2016/143 |
Build dates come from DVSA's Build Start and Build End fields. A car built inside the range may be included, and Mazda confirms by VIN. See where to find your VIN.
The MAZDA2 Recalls That Matter Most
Mounting points for seat runner may fail (R/2017/150) is the largest MAZDA2 recall, covering about 95,172 vehicle-records.
| Launched | Fault | Vehicles | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Takata passenger airbag inflators may not operate as intended | 89,746 | Urgent | R/2018/319 | |
| Low pressure fuel pump impeller might become deformed | 26,974 | Urgent | R/2021/435 | |
| Handbrake may disengage unexpectedly | 8,081 | Urgent | R/2018/017 |
What You Might Notice
Many recall faults give no warning at all, so a registration check is the only reliable way to know.2 See car recall symptoms.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Do I Know If My MAZDA2 Has Been Fixed?
Ask a Mazda dealer or Mazda's helpline for the recall history on your VIN. See how to get a Mazda recall fixed.
Is The MAZDA2 Reliable?
Recalls show faults the maker has agreed to fix, not how often cars break down. Compare models on our compare page.
I'm Buying A Used MAZDA2. What Should I Check?
Run the registration, ask for proof of completed recalls and confirm by VIN. See buying a used car with an outstanding recall.
Other Mazda Models
We also explain recalls for the Mazda MX5. Every other Mazda model is covered on the Mazda recalls page, and the list of makes covers every other brand.
Data: DVSA vehicle recall data (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 15 October 2026.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.
- 79.5 % of car recall refs launched since 2016 (2,882 of 3,626) contain none of the symptom words in their Concern/Defect text. They describe a risk without a sign the driver would notice.