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Suzuki Forenza recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns and 907 owner complaints for the Suzuki Forenza, covering model years 2004 to 2008. The 2006 model year drew the most complaints (280), and Power Train is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 6 recall campaigns on file
  • 907 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 5 model years with data (2004–2008)
  • most complaints: 2006 (280 for that model year)
  • top component: Power Train (360 complaints)
  • latest recall 14V262000 (reported May 19, 2014)
  • 59 complaints reporting a crash (6.5%)
  • 55 complaints reporting a fire (6.1%)
  • 44 complaints reporting an injury (4.9%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Suzuki Forenza complaints by model year

5 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2006 model year has the most complaints: 280 of 907, or 30.9%. Next come 2007 (256) and 2005 (156). The fewest are for 2004, with 63 complaints.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Suzuki Forenza owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2004–2008Column chart of 907 complaints across 5 model years. The highest is 2006 with 280. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2004: 63 complaints6320042005: 156 complaints15620052006: 280 complaints28020062007: 256 complaints25620072008: 152 complaints1522008
Suzuki Forenza complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Suzuki Forenza complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
2004639530
20051565770
2006280198200
2007256122590
2008152141050
All model years9075955440

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Suzuki Forenza components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Power Train is the component named most often, in 360 complaints (39.7% of all 907), followed by Electrical System (188) and Air Bags (177).

Components named most often in Suzuki Forenza complaints (top 15)
Components named most often in Suzuki Forenza complaints (top 15)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Power Train36039.7%
Electrical System18820.7%
Air Bags17719.5%
Exterior Lighting10211.2%
Engine778.5%
Engine and Engine Cooling778.5%
Vehicle Speed Control748.2%
Latches/Locks/Linkages343.7%
Seat Belts313.4%
Structure313.4%
Steering262.9%
Suspension262.9%
Unknown or Other252.8%
Tires192.1%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic141.5%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Suzuki Forenza recalls

6 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Forenza, newest first. The 6 campaigns cover model years 2004 to 2008. The 2004 model year appears in the most campaigns (5).

  • 6 recall campaigns
Suzuki Forenza recall campaigns covering each model year
2004: 5 campaigns2005: 3 campaigns2006: 4 campaigns2007: 2 campaigns2008: 1 campaign
Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 14V262000

    Reported

    Exterior Lighting › Headlights

    Model years 2004–2008

    Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Forenza vehicles, and 2005-2008 Reno vehicles manufactured from September 1, 2003, through July 30, 2008. In the affected vehicles, heat may be generated in the headlamp switch or daytime running light (DRL) module which could melt the headlamp switch or the DRL module.

    Consequence:
    If the heat generated within the headlamp switch or DRL module located on the left side of the steering column melts the headlamp switch or DRL module, there is an increased risk of a fire.
    Remedy:
    Suzuki will replace the signal switch and add a jumper relay kit and will replace the DRL Module in teh instrument panel harness. Suzuki distributed to owners an interim letter on July 30, 2014. The recall began October 29, 2014. Owners may contact Suzuki at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is XA.

    Filed by Suzuki Motor USA, LLC

  2. NHTSA campaign 12V397000

    Reported

    Exterior Lighting › Headlights; Electrical System › Wiring › Interior/Under Dash

    Model years 2004–2006

    Suzuki is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 Forenza and model year 2005-2006 Reno vehicles manufactured from September 23, 2003, through March 7, 2006. Increased resistance due to poor contact between the terminals of certain wires can generate heat that can melt the splice pack used to connect the power circuit wires for the headlamps. This can result in intermittent or total loss of low/high beam headlamp function.

    Consequence:
    If the headlamps fail to function, this will lead to reduced driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Suzuki will notify owners, and Suzuki dealers will reconnect the affected wires with two heat-shrink crimps, free of charge. The safety recall began on September 25, 2012. Owners may contact Suzuki at 1-877-697-8985.

    Filed by Suzuki Motor USA, LLC

  3. NHTSA campaign 07V452000

    Reported

    Exterior Lighting

    Model years 2004–2006

    On certain passenger vehicles, headlamp low beam or daytime running light (DRL) function may be inoperative due to a melted splice pack on the wiring harness.

    Consequence:
    Inappropriate lighting could reduce visibility of vehicles and increase the potential for a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will splice the power circuit wires for the low-beam headlamps and DRL free of charge. The recall will be mailed in three phases, starting at the end of October 2007 and concluding by the end of January 2008;. Owners may contact Suzuki at 1-800-934-0934.

    Filed by Suzuki Motor USA, LLC

  4. NHTSA campaign 07V315000

    Reported

    Seat Belts › Front › Buckle Assembly

    Model years 2006–2007

    On certain passenger vehicles, the front seat belt tongue will not latch into the buckle and, in rare cases, even the locked tongue will pop out by low stretching force. If the buckle does not latch completely, the buckle could release without pressing the release button.

    Consequence:
    These buckle malfunctions, which could prevent a person from using the seat belt or could cause the seat belt to fail to function as designed, can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the front driver and passenger seat belt buckles with the improved part free of charge. The recall began on August 31, 2007. Owners may contact Suzuki at 1-800-934-0934.

    Filed by Suzuki Motor USA, LLC

  5. NHTSA campaign 05V022000

    Reported

    Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights › Switch

    Model year 2004

    On certain passenger vehicles, the brake light switch may become misadjusted if an upward/rearward force is applied to the brake pedal. If this should occur, the brake light switch will not function properly, causing the brake lights, including the high mounted stop lamp, to remain illuminated continuously without brake pedal application, with the ignition switch in the on or off position.

    Consequence:
    If the brake lights remain on continuously while driving,a following driver may not know when your brakes have been applied, and a rear-end crash could occur without prior warning. This condition may also discharge the vehicle's battery, and, the automatic transmission torque converter clutch, cruise control and traction control system, if equipped, will become disabled.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the brake light switch free of charge. The recall began on March 16, 2005. Owners may contact Suzuki at 1-800-934-0934.

    Filed by Suzuki Motor USA, LLC

  6. NHTSA campaign 03V426000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Frontal

    Model year 2004

    On certain passenger cars, the dual stage driver's air bag deploys in an improper sequence.

    Consequence:
    If the driver's air bag deploys improperly during a frontal vehicle crash, the driver could be severely injured or killed.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will install an adapting wiring harness. Owner notification began on October 30, 2003, to verona vehicle owners. All Forenza vehicles were repaired at the port of entry. There are no owner notifications necessary for the Forenza model vehicles. Owners should contact Suzuki at 1-800-934-0934.

    Filed by Suzuki Motor USA, LLC

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Suzuki Forenza questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Suzuki Forenza have?

NHTSA lists 6 vehicle recall campaigns for the Suzuki Forenza, covering model years 2004 to 2008. The most recent, 14V262000, was reported on May 19, 2014 and is filed under “Exterior lighting”. The 2004 model year is covered by the most campaigns (5).

Which Suzuki Forenza model year has the most complaints?

The 2006 model year, with 280 of the 907 complaints in NHTSA’s file (30.9%). The next are 2007 (256) and 2005 (156). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Suzuki Forenza complaint?

Power Train is the component named most often: 360 complaints, or 39.7% of all 907. Electrical System (188) and Air Bags (177) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Suzuki Forenza?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Suzuki dealer.

How many Suzuki Forenza complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 907 complaints, 59 report a crash, 55 a fire, 44 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.