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2016 Mazda MAZDA2

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2016 MAZDA2.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (S6)

The 2016 Mazda MAZDA2 is a passenger car equipped with an automatic six‑speed transmission and rated at 33/41/36 mpg (city/highway/combined). It shares the same basic architecture used throughout the MAZDA2 line from 2012 to 2021, a period during which the model recorded its fewest owner complaints in 2012 (9) and its most in 2013 (13). Positioned within that span, the 2016 model benefits from the line’s overall low‑complaint trend, indicating solid reliability for the year.

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Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

EPA fuel economy33/41/36 mpgEPA · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S6)

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined33 / 41 / 36 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the MAZDA2 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

8.5–10.8 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.50 sec — 2011 Touring Hatchback
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2012Touring Hatchback 1.5L I-48.80 sec16.70 sec100 hpFWD
2011Touring Hatchback 1.5L I-48.50 sec16.50 sec100 hpFWD
2011Touring Hatchback 1.5L I-48.80 sec16.80 sec100 hpFWD
2011Touring Hatchback 1.5L I-49.00 sec16.80 sec100 hpFWD
2011Touring Hatchback 1.5L I-49.10 sec16.90 sec100 hpFWD
2011Touring Hatchback 1.5L I-49.20 sec17.00 sec100 hpFWD
2011Touring Hatchback 1.5L I-49.40 sec17.20 sec100 hpFWD
2011Touring Hatchback 1.5L I-410.20 sec17.90 sec100 hpFWD

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
186
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
0
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

No owner complaints on record with NHTSA for this vehicle.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 186 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
SA-041-262026-06-18Electrical SystemThis SA supersedes the previously issued SA(s) listed below. The changes are noted in…
SA-026-262026-04-16EngineThis Service Alert supersedes the previously issued M-Tip(s) listed below. The changes…
09-005-262026-01-13Electrical SystemIf the right-side Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) control module is replaced for any reason…
SA-061-252025-12-17Electrical SystemIf you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery, engine no start…
CSP13d Dealer Ltr2025-07-14Unknown Or OtherCSP13 - CUSTOMER SERVICE PROGRAM - MAZDA CONNECT INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM LIMITED WARRANTY…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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VIN
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Build data
Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.
Recalls
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Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Frequently asked

Does the 2016 MAZDA2 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the MAZDA2 get?

EPA figures are 33 city / 41 highway / 36 combined mpg.