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Suzuki Kizashi recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns and 73 owner complaints for the Suzuki Kizashi, covering model years 2010 to 2013. The 2010 and 2012 model years drew the most complaints (23 each), 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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  • 7 recall campaigns on file
  • 73 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 4 model years with data (2010–2013)
  • most complaints: 2010, 2012 (23 for that model year)
  • top component: Power Train (18 complaints)
  • latest recall 19V343000 (reported May 2, 2019)
  • 3 complaints reporting a crash (4.1%)
  • 1 complaint reporting a fire (1.4%)
  • 2 complaints reporting an injury (2.7%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Suzuki Kizashi complaints by model year

4 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2010 and 2012 model years share the highest count, 23 complaints each. Next come 2011 (22) and 2013 (5). The fewest are for 2013, with 5 complaints.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Suzuki Kizashi owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2010–2013Column chart of 73 complaints across 4 model years. The highest are 2010, 2012 with 23 each. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2010: 23 complaints2320102011: 22 complaints2220112012: 23 complaints2320122013: 5 complaints52013
Suzuki Kizashi complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Suzuki Kizashi complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
2010231000
2011221010
2012231110
201350000
All model years733120

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

Most-reported Suzuki Kizashi components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Power Train is the component named most often, in 18 complaints (24.7% of all 73), followed by Air Bags (15) and Electrical System (12).

Components named most often in Suzuki Kizashi complaints (top 15)
Components named most often in Suzuki Kizashi complaints (top 15)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Power Train1824.7%
Air Bags1520.5%
Electrical System1216.4%
Exterior Lighting1013.7%
Fuel/Propulsion System912.3%
Engine811.0%
Steering811.0%
Vehicle Speed Control79.6%
Suspension56.8%
Unknown or Other56.8%
Engine and Engine Cooling34.1%
Seats34.1%
Tires34.1%
Wheels34.1%
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)11.4%

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 Kizashi recalls

7 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Kizashi, newest first. The 7 campaigns cover model years 2010 to 2013. The 2010 and 2013 model years appear in the most campaigns (6 each).

  • 7 recall campaigns
Suzuki Kizashi recall campaigns covering each model year
2010: 6 campaigns2011: 5 campaigns2012: 5 campaigns2013: 6 campaigns
Highlighted: the model years with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 19V343000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module; Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification

    Model years 2010–2013

    Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling 2010-2013 Kizashi vehicles. The front passenger seat Occupant Classification System (OCS) may misclassify an adult occupant as child and deactivate the front air bag.

    Consequence:
    The deactivated front air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    Suzuki will notify owners, and service providers will replace the front passenger seat cushion, which includes a new OCS mat assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed on October 29, 2021. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is C5.

    Filed by Suzuki Motor USA, LLC

  2. NHTSA campaign 19V187000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification; Seats

    Model years 2010–2013

    Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Kizashi and 2006-2013 Grand Vitara vehicles. The front passenger leather seat may shrink due to high humidity and high temperature. As a result, the occupant classification system (OCS) sensor mat may not accurately detect if an adult or child is occupying the seat.

    Consequence:
    In the event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment, an incorrect classification may result in the passenger frontal air bag deploying even if there is a child in the front passenger seat, increasing their risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat bottom cushion, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on May 3, 2019. All second letters notifying owners of the remedy were mailed by April 10, 2020. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's numbers for this recall are 4011 and 4012.

    Filed by Suzuki Motor USA, LLC

  3. NHTSA campaign 18V769000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline

    Model years 2010–2013

    Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Suzuki Kizashi vehicles. Dust can enter the vent line that provides fresh air to the carbon canister, restricting its air flow and possibly creating excessive negative pressure in the fuel tank which may result in the fuel tank cracking.

    Consequence:
    A cracked tank may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
    Remedy:
    Suzuki has sent owners an initial notification to inform them of the recall. When parts are available, a second notice will be mailed and dealers will install a cover over the opening near the suction pipe inlet, and relocate the suction filter. The fuel cap and fuel tank will also be replaced with improved parts. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934.

    Filed by Suzuki Motor USA, LLC

  4. NHTSA campaign 18V331000

    Reported

    Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module (TCM/PCM/TECM)

    Model year 2013

    Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2013 Suzuki Kizashi and SX4 vehicles equipped with a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). The Transmission Control Module (TCM) may fail causing a reduction in speed or reduced vehicle acceleration.

    Consequence:
    A reduction in vehicle speed or reduced acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the TCM, free of charge. The recall began on June 11, 2018. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is 4005 to 4008.

    Filed by Suzuki Motor USA, LLC

  5. NHTSA campaign 14V811000

    Reported

    Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Gear Position Indication (PRNDL)

    Model years 2010–2013

    Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 SX4 vehicles manufactured July 16, 2009, to November 1, 2012, and 2010-2013 Kizashi vehicles manufactured October 13, 2009, to October 31, 2012. The shift selector can be moved out of the "Park" position without depressing the brake pedal.

    Consequence:
    If the shift selector is moved out of the "Park" position while the brake pedal is not depressed, the vehicle may unexpectedly roll, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
    Remedy:
    Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shift selector assembly and inspect, and if necessary, replace the shift knob, free of charge. The recall began January 16, 2015. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-714-996-7040. Suzuki's number for this recall is VL.

    Filed by Suzuki Motor USA, LLC

  6. NHTSA campaign 14V464000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline

    Model years 2010–2013

    Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Kizashi vehicles manufactured October 2009 through July 2012. In the affected vehicles, spiders may weave a web in the evaporative canister vent hose, blocking it and causing the fuel tank to have an excessive amount of negative pressure.

    Consequence:
    Negative pressure could cause the fuel tank to crack resulting in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
    Remedy:
    Suzuki is in the process of notifying owners, and dealers will replace the evaporative canister vent line on the affected vehicles with a vent line that has a filter on the end. If the canister vent line is found to be obstructed by a spider web, the fuel tank will also be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 12, 2014. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is VG.

    Filed by Suzuki Motor USA, LLC

  7. NHTSA campaign 10V287000

    Reported

    Structure › Body › Door › Hinge and Attachments

    Model year 2010

    Suzuki is recalling certain model year 2010 Kizashi passenger vehicles manufactured from October 13, 2009 through May 31, 2010. The hinged door of the center lower box located in the front dashboard area fails to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact."

    Consequence:
    The door may open in a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the vehicle's occupants.
    Remedy:
    Suzuki will notify owners and dealers will replace the instrument panel center lower box of the affected vehicles with a new part free of charge. The safety recall began on July 13, 2010. Owners may contact Suzuki at 1-714-996-7040.

    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 Kizashi questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Suzuki Kizashi have?

NHTSA lists 7 vehicle recall campaigns for the Suzuki Kizashi, covering model years 2010 to 2013. The most recent, 19V343000, was reported on May 2, 2019 and is filed under “Air bags”. The 2010 and 2013 model years are covered by the most campaigns (6 each).

Which Suzuki Kizashi model year has the most complaints?

The 2010 and 2012 model years tie, with 23 complaints each out of 73. The next are 2011 (22) and 2013 (5). 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 Kizashi complaint?

Power Train is the component named most often: 18 complaints, or 24.7% of all 73. Air Bags (15) and Electrical System (12) 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 Kizashi?

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 Kizashi complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 73 complaints, 3 report a crash, 1 a fire, 2 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.