Suzuki Baleno recalls

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

• United States: nhtsa.gov/recalls
• United Kingdom: check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk

1. Brake vacuum pump check valve may be unsuitable

   Reported December 1, 2022Model years 2016–2018DVSA recall R/2022/267EU Safety Gate A12/01781/22357,540 vehicles affected

   The brake vacuum pump check valve may have an inappropriate design and material. The check valve will be replaced.

   Official DVSA recall text

   Component

   Some vehicles have an inappropriate design and material on check valve of vacuum pump

   Defect

   Some vehicles have an inappropriate design and material on the check valve of brake vacuum pump.

   Remedy

   Replace the vacuum pump check valve.

2. Starter generator belt may break

   Reported March 26, 2018Model years 2016–2017DVSA recall R/2018/078EU Safety Gate A12/0456/186,741 vehicles affected

   The belt may break, stopping the water pump and causing warning lights for charging and coolant temperature. The engine may stall and not restart. The belt will be replaced.

   Official DVSA recall text

   Component

   INTEGRATED STARTER GENERATOR BELT BELT MAY FAIL

   Defect

   Due to a lack of strength in the Integrated Starter Generator (ISG) Belt may break during usage. If this happens the water pump will become inoperative and the charging light will illuminate. The coolant temperature warning light will also light due to an increase in coolant temperature. In the worst case scenario the engine may stall and not restart.

   Remedy

   On affected vehicles replace the ISG belt.

3. Incorrect software may stop the battery charging

   Reported March 13, 2018Model years 2016–2017DVSA recall R/2018/071EU Safety Gate A12/0457/1825,252 vehicles affected

   Incorrect engine control software may prevent the battery from charging. The lights may dim and the engine may stall or fail to restart. The engine control module will be reprogrammed with corrected software.

   Official DVSA recall text

   Component

   BATTERY MAY FAIL TO CHARGE WHICH COULD CAUSE ENGINE TO STALL AND LIGHTS TO FADE

   Defect

   Due to incorrect software in the Engine Control Module (ECM) the ENG A-STOP (Engine Auto Stop Start System) OFF light may blink & the ENG A-STOP system may become inoperative. If the car is driven continuously in this condition the lead-acid battery will not be charged. In the worst case there is a possibility that the lights will dim and the engine may stall and not restart due to low battery voltage.

   Remedy

   Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and reprogramme the ECM with corrected software.

4. Front suspension strut mounting studs may shear

   Reported May 8, 2000Model years 1995–1999DVSA recall R/2000/0146,230 vehicles affected

   Flexing of the suspension strut mounting turret may cause its studs to shear. If all 3 shear, the strut may detach. Reinforcement plates and new strut mountings will be fitted.

   Official DVSA recall text

   Component

   FRONT SUSPENSION STRUT MOUNTING STUDS MAY SHEAR

   Defect

   Due to flexing of the suspension strut mounting turret it is possible that the suspension strut mounting studs may shear. Should all 3 mounting studs shear the suspension strut may detach from the mounting turret.

   Remedy

   Recall all affected vehicles for the fitment of upper and lower reinforcement plates to the suspension turret and the fitment of new strut mountings.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.