Model year guide

2012 Mazda 2

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2012 Mazda 2 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 78 on record.

2012 Mazda 2 — representative photo
Representative photo

2012 Mazda 2 at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Combined30–31 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2012 Mazda 2 recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2012 Mazda 2.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 5 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2012 Mazda 2 MPG & running costs

Combined30–31 mpg
City29 mpg
Highway34 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,200
EPA size classCompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd or Manual 5-spd
Passenger volume87 cu ft
Cargo volume13 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$1,000 less

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2012 Mazda 2 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$11,000
Fuel only$11,000
Per mile$0.15

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

About the Mazda 2

The Mazda 2 is a subcompact/supermini (B-segment) car, which has been available as a 4-door sedan and a 5 door hatchback manufactured and marketed by Mazda since 2002, currently in its third generation. An entry-level model of the brand in markets outside Japan, the Mazda2 is positioned below the Mazda3. The Mazda2 has also been marketed as the Mazda Demio, while its direct predecessor was exported as the Mazda 121.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

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2012 Mazda 2 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 Mazda 2 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2012 Mazda 2. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2012 Mazda 2 get?

The 2012 Mazda 2 has U.S. EPA estimates of 30–31 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (2 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.