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2014 Mazda MAZDA2

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2014 MAZDA2.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic 4-spd

The 2014 Mazda MAZDA2 is a passenger car that pairs an automatic four-speed transmission with an EPA-rated fuel economy of 28 city and 33 highway mpg, powered by an engine requiring 4.1 quarts of 0W-20 API oil. Looking at its reliability track record across the 2012-2021 generation, this model year logged nine total owner complaints alongside a single recall, tying it with 2012 for the lowest complaint volume rather than approaching the 13-complaint peak seen in 2013. As a result, the 2014 model represents a relatively stable point in the vehicle's history, though researchers should note its primary reported trouble areas involve the steering, suspension, and seats.

Model year202020192018201720162015201420132012

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity4.1 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20 APIOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy28/33/30 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.OJ 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 weight2370 lb
Track (front / rear)57.9 / 57.5 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)61/39

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined28 / 33 / 30 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

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 4.1 qt of 0W-20 API engine oil, 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. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity4.8
Brake FluidDOT 3 · SAE J1703
Engine Oil0W-20 · API
Engine Oil Capacity4.1 qt
Manual Transmission Fluid75W-80 · GL-4
Manual Transmission Fluid Capacity6.1

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 Type100
Oil Capacity5.75 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
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Maximum cylinder head bolt length should not exceed 130.2 mm. Replace bolts if they exceed maximum length. Coat bolts with clean engine oil. · Step 1 · 13.0-16.0 ft. lbs.

285 degrees-95 degrees85 degrees
385 degrees-95 degrees85 degrees

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; spark plugs every 75,000 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)
Every 15,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (clean)
Every 30,000 miBody Fasteners (torque) · Brake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Fuel Line (inspect)
Every 37,500 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 45,000 miExhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Exhaust System Heat Shield (inspect)
At 60,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 60,000 miFuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect)
Every 75,000 miEngine Valves (inspect valve lash) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 180,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

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 2014 Mazda MAZDA2 sits at the tail end of this generation’s complaint arc, with 9 complaints in its target year—down from a peak of 13 in 2013 but matching the 2012 count. Recalls began in 2013 (1) and continued for the 2014 model with 1 recall in 2014 itself, plus additional recalls in 2019 (1), 2020 (2), and 2021 (1), indicating that safety issues were identified and addressed over several years after production ended. The 2014 model’s top complaint areas include steering, suspension, and seats, and it logged 3 crash complaints with no fire reports, though the data does not specify root causes. TSBs were high in the early years (193 in 2014) but dropped sharply after 2014, reflecting the model’s discontinuation. Overall, the 2014 model shows a moderate complaint history but carries a multi-recall burden that requires verification. It is a reasonable buy only if you confirm all outstanding recalls have been completed, but it is not the most trouble-free year of the generation.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
193
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
9
Owner complaints
3 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 9 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Steering,Suspension,Seats1
Tires1
Steering,Exterior Lighting,Structure1
Steering,Suspension1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Air Bags1
Suspension,Power Train1
Structure1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

16V203000SteeringReported 11/04/2016

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2016 CX-3 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2015, to December 2, 2015, 2013-2014 Mazda2 vehicles manufactured July 3, 2013, to August 8, 2014… Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lower mounting nuts and bolts that secure the front strut assembly to the steering knuckle. If the bolts are loose, they…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 193 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-029-262026-04-21Power TrainThis Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SA listed below: The changes are…
SA-061-252025-12-17Electrical SystemIf you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery, engine no start…
07-004-25a2025-12-10Unknown Or OtherA musty/mildew type odor may come from the vents when the air conditioning (A/C) system…
SA-039/252025-08-21StructureSome vehicles may experience exterior trim heat damage such (melted, separating, etc.)…

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

How much oil does the 2014 MAZDA2 take?

4.1 qt of 0W-20 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2014 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 28 city / 33 highway / 30 combined mpg.