Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2020 MAZDA2.
The 2020 Mazda MAZDA2 comes with a six-speed automatic transmission and returns an EPA-estimated 32/40/35 mpg city/highway/combined. Across the 2012–2021 model run, annual complaint totals stayed narrow, bottoming at nine in 2012 and peaking at thirteen in 2013. That places the 2020 edition in a period of consistently low reported issues, indicating a mature and reliable platform.
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.
Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
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… 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 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… 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…
Showing 5 of 67 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… |
| 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… |
| SA-031-25 | 2025-06-17 | Unknown Or Other | Some customers may report an odor or water in the HVAC system and upon inspection, the… |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
Decode factory build data for a specific vehicle by VIN.
Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 32 city / 40 highway / 35 combined mpg.