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Suzuki SX4 recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns and 312 owner complaints for the Suzuki SX4, covering model years 2000 to 2013. The 2008 model year drew the most complaints (101), 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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  • 9 recall campaigns on file
  • 312 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 8 model years with data (2000–2013)
  • most complaints: 2008 (101 for that model year)
  • top component: Air Bags (187 complaints)
  • latest recall 18V804000 (reported Nov 14, 2018)
  • 28 complaints reporting a crash (9.0%)
  • 8 complaints reporting a fire (2.6%)
  • 21 complaints reporting an injury (6.7%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Suzuki SX4 complaints by model year

8 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2008 model year has the most complaints: 101 of 312, or 32.4%. Next come 2007 (73) and 2009 (48). The fewest are for 2000, with 1 complaint.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Suzuki SX4 owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2000–2013Column chart of 312 complaints across 14 model years. The highest is 2008 with 101. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2000: 1 complaint120002001: 0 complaints20012002: 0 complaints20022003: 0 complaints20032004: 0 complaints20042005: 0 complaints20052006: 0 complaints20062007: 73 complaints7320072008: 101 complaints10120082009: 48 complaints4820092010: 21 complaints2120102011: 13 complaints1320112012: 40 complaints4020122013: 15 complaints152013
Suzuki SX4 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Suzuki SX4 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
200011000
2007733130
200810110270
2009485220
2010215160
2011131010
2012402120
2013151100
All model years312288210

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

Most-reported Suzuki SX4 components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Air Bags is the component named most often, in 187 complaints (59.9% of all 312), followed by Steering (32) and Electrical System (30).

Components named most often in Suzuki SX4 complaints (top 15)
Components named most often in Suzuki SX4 complaints (top 15)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Air Bags18759.9%
Steering3210.3%
Electrical System309.6%
Power Train216.7%
Seat Belts196.1%
Seats196.1%
Engine175.4%
Structure113.5%
Vehicle Speed Control113.5%
Engine and Engine Cooling103.2%
Tires82.6%
Exterior Lighting72.2%
Unknown or Other61.9%
Wheels61.9%
Service Brakes51.6%

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 SX4 recalls

9 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name SX4, newest first. The 9 campaigns cover model years 2007 to 2013. The 2010 and 2013 model years appear in the most campaigns (5 each).

  • 9 recall campaigns
Suzuki SX4 recall campaigns covering each model year
DecadeYears ending in 0Years ending in 1Years ending in 2Years ending in 3Years ending in 4Years ending in 5Years ending in 6Years ending in 7Years ending in 8Years ending in 9
2007: 2 campaigns2008: 3 campaigns2009: 3 campaigns
2010: 5 campaigns2011: 3 campaigns2012: 3 campaigns2013: 5 campaigns
Highlighted: the model years with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 18V804000

    Reported

    Steering › Hydraulic Power Assist › Pump

    Model years 2012–2013

    Suzuki Motor America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Suzuki SX4 vehicles. The power steering pump may seize causing a loss of steering assist.

    Consequence:
    A seizure of the power steering pump would cause a loss of power steering assist, requiring extra steering effort at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
    Remedy:
    Suzuki has notified owners, and dealers will replace the power steering pump with an improved one, free of charge. The recall began October 25, 2019. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is CZ.

    Filed by Suzuki Motor USA, LLC

  2. 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

  3. NHTSA campaign 15V587000

    Reported

    Steering › Hydraulic Power Assist › Pump

    Model years 2012–2013

    Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2012-2103 Suzuki SX4 vehicles manufactured September 3, 2011, to April 5, 2013. In the affected vehicles, insufficient clearance between the power steering pump body and the power steering fluid control valve may cause improper movement of the valve, and as a result, the power steering pump may seize.

    Consequence:
    A seizure of the power steering pump would cause a loss of power steering assist, requiring extra steering effort at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
    Remedy:
    Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering pump, free of charge. The recall began on October 9, 2015. Owners may contact Suzuki's customer service number at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is VS.

    Filed by Suzuki Motor USA, LLC

  4. 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

  5. NHTSA campaign 13V572000

    Reported

    Power Train › Automatic Transmission

    Model year 2013

    Suzuki del Caribe (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2013 SX4 vehicles manufactured December 26, 2012, through February 4, 2013 and equipped with a continuously variable transmission. The bolts that fasten the drive plate to the torque converter may not have been installed with sufficient torque and may loosen and come out.

    Consequence:
    If the bolts detach they can get caught between the drive plate and cylinder block, which may cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
    Remedy:
    Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque converter bolts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 7, 2014. Owners may contact Suzuki at 1-800-572-1490. Suzuki's recall number is VE.

    Filed by Suzuki Motor USA, LLC

  6. NHTSA campaign 13V405000

    Reported

    Air Bags

    Model years 2007–2011

    Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 Grand Vitara and 2007-2011 SX4 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, over time, the OCS sensor mat installed in the front passenger seat may fail due to repeated flexing of the mat from use of the seat. As a result, during a crash necessitating deployment, the air bag will deploy regardless of whether the front seat occupant is an adult or a child.

    Consequence:
    Air bag deployment with a child in the front passenger side seat increases the risk of injury to that child.
    Remedy:
    Suzuki will notify owners and dealers will replace the front passenger seat cushion assembly (which includes the OCS sensor mat) free of charge. Sufficient quantities of parts are not currently available to fix all of the affected vehicles. Owners will be notified of the recall in October 2013 and will receive a second notification when parts are available to have their vehicle repaired. The recall began on May 23, 2014. Owners may contact Suzuki at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's recall campaign number is VD.

    Filed by Suzuki Motor USA, LLC

  7. NHTSA campaign 11V055000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Alternator/Generator/Regulator

    Model years 2010–2011

    Suzuki is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara multipurpose passenger vehicles equipped with 4-cylinder engines; model year 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara multipurpose passenger vehicles produced prior to October 17, 2010; model year 2010 Suzuki SX4 passenger vehicles; and 2011 Suzuki SX4 passenger vehicles produced prior to October 14, 2010. The tension adjuster pulley for the drive belt that operates the alternator, water pump, air conditioner compressor and power steering pump, has an improperly manufactured internal spring that can break due to repeated stress. If the spring breaks, the drive belt will not be adjusted properly and can slip, causing a squeaking noise. Or the drive belt could come off causing the driver to increase to steer the vehicle. This can also cause the coolant temperature indication to rise, which can lead to the engine overheating, or can cause the charging light to come on, which can lead to battery discharge and engine stall.

    Consequence:
    If the drive belt comes off, requiring the driver to use increased steering effort, or the engine stalls, a vehicle crash could occur
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the tension adjuster pulley with an improved part. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on February 16, 2011. Owners may contact Suzuki at 1-887-697-8985 or visit Suzuki's website at http://www.suzukiauto.com.

    Filed by Suzuki Motor USA, LLC

  8. NHTSA campaign 10V513000

    Reported

    Visibility › Rearview Mirrors/Devices › Exterior

    Model years 2007–2010

    Suzuki is recalling certain model year 2007 SX4 hatchback and model year 2008-2010 SX4 hatchback and sedan passenger vehicles. The three screws that secure each of the outside rear view mirrors to the mirror base can come loose due to vibration.

    Consequence:
    If a rear view mirror falls off the vehicle the driver will have reduced visibility increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the base screws on both outer rear view mirrors free of charge. The safety recall began on November 5, 2010. Owners may contact Suzuki at 1-887-697-8985 or visit Suzuki's website at http://www.suzukiauto.com.

    Filed by Suzuki Motor USA, LLC

  9. NHTSA campaign 10V392000

    Reported

    Equipment › Electrical › Navigational System(Global Positioning System)

    Model years 2008–2010

    Suzuki is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 SX4, 2010 grand vitara, and 2009 through 2010 equator vehicles that were equipped with a garmin nuvi model 750, 760, and 765 navigation system. The batteries contained in the affected GPS units can overheat.

    Consequence:
    Overheated batteries could result in a fire.
    Remedy:
    Suzuki will notify owners and the repairs will be performed by garmin technicians by replacing the battery and inserting a spacer on top of the battery free of charge. The safety recall began on September 24, 2010. Owners may contact garmin directly at 1-866-957-1981 or Suzuki at 1-887-697-8985. Owners may also visit garmin's website at www.garmin.com/nuvibatterypcbrecall.

    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 SX4 questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Suzuki SX4 have?

NHTSA lists 9 vehicle recall campaigns for the Suzuki SX4, covering model years 2000 to 2013. The most recent, 18V804000, was reported on November 14, 2018 and is filed under “Steering”. The 2010 and 2013 model years are covered by the most campaigns (5 each).

Which Suzuki SX4 model year has the most complaints?

The 2008 model year, with 101 of the 312 complaints in NHTSA’s file (32.4%). The next are 2007 (73) and 2009 (48). 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 SX4 complaint?

Air Bags is the component named most often: 187 complaints, or 59.9% of all 312. Steering (32) and Electrical System (30) 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 SX4?

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 SX4 complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 312 complaints, 28 report a crash, 8 a fire, 21 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.