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Suzuki Swift recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 14 owner complaints for the Suzuki Swift, covering model years 1995 to 2002. The 1997 model year drew the most complaints (4), and Air Bags is the component owners name most often.

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

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  • 2 recall campaigns on file
  • 14 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 6 model years with data (1995–2002)
  • most complaints: 1997 (4 for that model year)
  • top component: Air Bags (5 complaints)
  • latest recall 00V286000 (reported Oct 3, 2000)
  • 5 complaints reporting a crash (35.7%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
  • 5 complaints reporting an injury (35.7%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Suzuki Swift complaints by model year

6 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 1997 model year has the most complaints: 4 of 14, or 28.6%. Next come 2001 (3) and 1998 (2). The fewest are for 1995, with 1 complaint.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Suzuki Swift owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 1995–2002Column chart of 14 complaints across 8 model years. The highest is 1997 with 4. The full figures are in the table below the chart.1995: 1 complaint119951996: 0 complaints19961997: 4 complaints419971998: 2 complaints219981999: 0 complaints19992000: 2 complaints220002001: 3 complaints320012002: 2 complaints22002
Suzuki Swift complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Suzuki Swift complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
199511010
199742020
199820010
200021010
200130000
200221000
All model years145050

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

Most-reported Suzuki Swift components

top 8 · NHTSA categories

Air Bags is the component named most often, in 5 complaints (35.7% of all 14), followed by Power Train (3) and Seats (2).

Components named most often in Suzuki Swift complaints (top 8)
Components named most often in Suzuki Swift complaints (top 8)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Air Bags535.7%
Power Train321.4%
Seats214.3%
Suspension214.3%
Engine and Engine Cooling17.1%
Latches/Locks/Linkages17.1%
Seat Belts17.1%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic17.1%

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 Swift recalls

2 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Swift, newest first. The 2 campaigns cover model years 1997 to 2000. The 1997 and 2000 model years appear in the most campaigns (1 each).

  • 2 recall campaigns
Suzuki Swift recall campaigns covering each model year
1997: 1 campaign1998: no campaigns1999: no campaigns2000: 1 campaign
Highlighted: the model years with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 00V286000

    Reported

    Equipment › Other › Owners/Service/Other Manual

    Model year 2000

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS No. 225.S12, "child restraint anchorage systems." The owner's manuals accompanying these vehicles do not have certain written instructions as required by the standard.

    Consequence:
    In the event of a crash, the child seat may not be properly attached increasing the risk of injury to the child.
    Remedy:
    Owners will be sent a new owner's manual that contains the information as required by FMVSS No. 225.

    Filed by Suzuki Motor USA, LLC

  2. NHTSA campaign 98V225002

    Reported

    Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch

    Model year 1997

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with an automatic transaxle. The shift lever appears to be in "park," but can easily be moved from the "park" position without the use of the key, transaxle lever detent button, or depressing the brake.

    Consequence:
    If the shift lever were to come out of "park" while the vehicle is parked on a non-level surface, the vehicle could roll increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the shifter assembly. Until the vehicle is serviced, owners are advised when shifting to "park," always apply the park brake before releasing the service brake.

    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 Swift questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Suzuki Swift have?

NHTSA lists 2 vehicle recall campaigns for the Suzuki Swift, covering model years 1995 to 2002. The most recent, 00V286000, was reported on October 3, 2000 and is filed under “Equipment”. The 1997 and 2000 model years are covered by the most campaigns (1 each).

Which Suzuki Swift model year has the most complaints?

The 1997 model year, with 4 of the 14 complaints in NHTSA’s file (28.6%). The next are 2001 (3) and 1998 (2). 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 Swift complaint?

Air Bags is the component named most often: 5 complaints, or 35.7% of all 14. Power Train (3) and Seats (2) 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 Swift?

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

Of the 14 complaints, 5 report a crash, 0 a fire, 5 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.