Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2018 MAZDA2.
The 2018 Mazda MAZDA2 arrives as a passenger car equipped with an automatic (S6) transmission and EPA fuel economy ratings of 32 mpg city, 40 mpg highway, and 35 mpg combined. Owner-reported complaint data covering the 2012 through 2021 model years shows volume remained subdued throughout this generation, peaking at just 13 entries for 2013 and reaching a low of nine for the 2012 model year. This positions the 2018 model year within a span characterized by minimal documented reliability concerns.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic (S6) |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 32 / 40 / 35 mpg |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Recommended fuel | Regular Gasoline |
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.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Touring Hatchback 1.5L I-4 | 8.80 sec | 16.70 sec | 100 hp | FWD |
| 2011 | Touring Hatchback 1.5L I-4 | 8.50 sec | 16.50 sec | 100 hp | FWD |
| 2011 | Touring Hatchback 1.5L I-4 | 8.80 sec | 16.80 sec | 100 hp | FWD |
| 2011 | Touring Hatchback 1.5L I-4 | 9.00 sec | 16.80 sec | 100 hp | FWD |
| 2011 | Touring Hatchback 1.5L I-4 | 9.10 sec | 16.90 sec | 100 hp | FWD |
| 2011 | Touring Hatchback 1.5L I-4 | 9.20 sec | 17.00 sec | 100 hp | FWD |
| 2011 | Touring Hatchback 1.5L I-4 | 9.40 sec | 17.20 sec | 100 hp | FWD |
| 2011 | Touring Hatchback 1.5L I-4 | 10.20 sec | 17.90 sec | 100 hp | FWD |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 5 of 107 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| SA-041-26 | 2026-06-18 | Electrical System | This SA supersedes the previously issued SA(s) listed below. The changes are noted in… |
| SA-026-26 | 2026-04-16 | Engine | This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued M-Tip(s) listed below. The changes… |
| 09-005-26 | 2026-01-13 | Electrical System | If the right-side Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) control module is replaced for any reason… |
| SA-061-25 | 2025-12-17 | Electrical System | If you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery, engine no start… |
| CSP13d Dealer Ltr | 2025-07-14 | Unknown Or Other | CSP13 - CUSTOMER SERVICE PROGRAM - MAZDA CONNECT INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM LIMITED WARRANTY… |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.
NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 32 city / 40 highway / 35 combined mpg.