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2011 Mazda Mazda2

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2011 Mazda2.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic 4-spd

The 2011 Mazda2 is a compact passenger car paired here with a 4-speed automatic transmission and EPA fuel economy ratings of 27/32/29 mpg city/highway/combined. Its 16 total owner complaints — centered primarily on steering and accompanied by a single recall — actually exceed the complaint volume of any year in the model's tracked 2012–2021 history, which peaks at 13 in 2013 and bottoms at just 9 in 2012. That positions this early model year as a reliability outlier, suggesting that while later Mazda2s proved progressively quieter on the complaint front, the 2011 warrants closer scrutiny of steering-related components before purchase.

Model year202020192018201720162015201420132011

Quick specs

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

EPA fuel economy27/32/29 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 35 Canada and Cold Climate · 525 CCA battery, OE oil filter B6Y114302A. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 35 Canada and Cold Climate · 525 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnLIGHTOEM · verified
Tire sizeP185-55R15OEM · verified
Wheel / rim6 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filterB6Y114302A
Engine air filterZJ0113Z40
Spark plugZ6B718110
Battery0000800035WB alt 000080026RWB
Front wiper bladesDF9667330A alt DF9567330A
Serpentine beltZJ3815909C
ThermostatKL0115171A9U
Cabin air filterD65161J6X

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length155.5 in
Overall width66.5 in
Overall height58.3 in
Wheelbase98 in
Curb weight2299 lb
Track (front / rear)57.9 / 57.5 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)62/38

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined27 / 32 / 29 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
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
2011Touring Hatchback 1.5L I-410.80 sec18.10 sec100 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine DOT 3 · SAE J1703 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 23.0-30.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity4.8
Brake FluidDOT 3 · SAE J1703
Manual Transmission Fluid75W-80 · GL-4
Manual Transmission Fluid Capacity6.1
Power Steering FluidATF

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs8-10 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts72-75 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts15-18 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts29-33 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug23.0-30.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs15-18 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Front Wheel Hub175-202 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)650 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Ignition Timing7 degrees
Ignition Timing Reference RPMIdle rpm

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity.98-1.08 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity3.72 oz
Standard BCI Group Number35 Canada and Cold Climate
Standard BCI Cranking Performance525 cca

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (Without Vacuum)36.2 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)36.2 psi
Injector Primary Resistance12 @ 68 degreesF ohms
Engine Compression154.3-220.5 PSI. 28.5 maximum variation PSI.

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket17-22 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle61-74 ft-lbs
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.0006 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.002 in
Rotor Minimum Machining0.858 in
Rotor Discard at or Under0.83 in
Drum Discard at-or-over7.933

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1116 ft. lbs., step 2: 157-187116 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; coolant at 60,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 60,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miBody Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
At 15,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (clean)
Every 15,000 miBrake System (inspect)
Every 22,500 miEngine Air Filter Element (clean)
Every 30,000 miBody Fasteners (torque) · Brake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Steering System (inspect)
Every 37,500 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 45,000 miExhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
At 60,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (clean) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 60,000 miFuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect)

Reliability & federal safety record

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

The 2011 Mazda2 logged 13 total complaints—dominated by steering (8) and seats (3)—with zero crash or fire incidents, placing it slightly above the 9 complaints recorded for both 2012 and 2014, and on par with 2013. Across the generation's federal record, complaint volume trends significantly downward to zero in later years (2019-2021), while recalls inversely accumulate over time, rising from zero in 2012 to two in 2020. Sitting at the beginning of this recorded arc, the 2011 model's steering concerns reflect early lifecycle issues, though the data does not specify their root cause. Because its problem areas are isolated to specific, inspectable components rather than catastrophic failures, the 2011 Mazda2 is a reasonable used purchase provided the steering system is thoroughly evaluated.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
205
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
16
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 16 complaints on record, top 7 components.

Steering8
Seats3
Visibility1
Unknown Or Other1
Air Bags,Seat Belts1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Tires1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

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 205 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
SA-032-252025-06-18Unknown Or OtherSome customers may complain about a noisy HVAC blower motor or odor after a cabin air…
07-004-252025-04-25Unknown Or OtherA musty/mildew type odor may come from the vents when the air conditioning (A/C) system…
09-038-242024-08-08Electrical SystemIn accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing…
SA-011-242024-02-12SteeringMazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all…
SA-032-23a2023-10-11Engine And Engine CoolingIf you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery, engine no start…

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

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Frequently asked

Does the 2011 Mazda2 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Mazda2 get?

EPA figures are 27 city / 32 highway / 29 combined mpg.