Suzuki SX4 recalls

12 official safety recalls for the Suzuki SX4 from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

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:

  1. Power steering pump may seize

    Reported November 14, 2018Model years 2012–2013NHTSA campaign 18V80400018,673 vehicles affected

    The power steering pump may seize and reduce steering assistance, requiring extra effort at low speeds and increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the pump with an improved one free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
    Defect
    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.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  2. Transmission control module may fail

    Reported May 17, 2018Model years 2013NHTSA campaign 18V3310005,786 vehicles affected

    The transmission control module may fail, reducing vehicle speed or acceleration and increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will replace the module free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
    Defect
    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.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  3. Power steering pump may seize

    Reported September 22, 2015Model years 2012–2013NHTSA campaign 15V58700018,673 vehicles affected

    Insufficient clearance may prevent proper movement of the power steering fluid control valve, causing the pump to seize and power steering assist to fail. More steering effort may be needed at low speeds. Dealers will replace the pump free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
    Defect
    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.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  4. Fuel tank support strap may crack or break

    Reported February 16, 2015Model years 2014DVSA recall R/2014/1851,522 vehicles affected

    A fuel tank support strap may be incorrectly formed, crack and eventually break with prolonged use. The strap will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL TANK MAY BECOME LOOSE
    Defect
    A fuel tank supporting strap may not have been correctly formed during production. The strap can crack and may with prolonged use break.
    Remedy
    On affected vehicles replace strap.

  5. Gear selector may leave Park without brake pressed

    Reported December 22, 2014Model years 2010–2013NHTSA campaign 14V81100060,823 vehicles affected

    The selector may move out of Park without the brake pedal being pressed, allowing the vehicle to roll unexpectedly and increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the shift selector assembly and inspect the shift knob, replacing it if necessary, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
    Defect
    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.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  6. Rear differential may seize

    Reported February 12, 2014Model years 2013–2014DVSA recall R/2014/016942 vehicles affected

    The rear differential may have too little oil due to a filling issue. It could become noisy and eventually seize. The oil level will be checked; if it is low, the dealer will contact the manufacturer's head office for advice.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    ENGINE MAY SEIZE
    Defect
    Rear differential oild level may not be correct due to issue with filling procedure during production. This shortfall in filling could be approx 50% of the required amount. If oil level in rear differential is low the differential could become noisey and eventually seize.
    Remedy
    Recall affected vehicles and check oil level. If the level is low the official advice is for the dealer to contact head office. This is a new model and a large percentage are still in manufacturer/dealer control.

  7. Torque converter bolts may loosen

    Reported November 18, 2013Model years 2013NHTSA campaign 13V572000142 vehicles affected

    Bolts fastening the drive plate to the torque converter may loosen and come out. They could become caught between the drive plate and engine block, causing the engine to stall and increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect and tighten the bolts as needed, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
    Defect
    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.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  8. Passenger seat sensor mat may fail

    Reported September 6, 2013Model years 2007–2011NHTSA campaign 13V405000189,901 vehicles affected

    Repeated flexing may cause the front passenger seat sensor mat to fail, allowing the air bag to deploy in a crash regardless of whether the occupant is an adult or child. Dealers will replace the seat cushion assembly, including the sensor mat, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    AIR BAGS
    Defect
    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.
    Notes
    Note: Vehicles which previously had a countermeasure occupant classification system (OCS) sensor mat installed under the special coverage campaign conducted by Suzuki distributors in the United States are not affected by this recall.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  9. Drive belt tensioner spring may break

    Reported January 27, 2011Model years 2010–2011NHTSA campaign 11V05500032,291 vehicles affected

    The tension adjuster pulley spring may break, allowing the drive belt to slip or come off. This can increase steering effort, cause the engine to overheat or stall, or discharge the battery. Dealers will replace the pulley with an improved part free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
    Defect
    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.
    Notes
    SUZUKI SAFETY RECALL NO. SM.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .

  10. Exterior mirror screws may come loose

    Reported October 19, 2010Model years 2007–2010NHTSA campaign 10V51300069,587 vehicles affected

    Vibration may loosen the screws securing the exterior mirrors. A mirror could fall off, reducing the driver's visibility and increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the base screws on both mirrors, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
    Defect
    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.
    Notes
    SUZUKI SAFETY RECALL NO. SK.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .

  11. Navigation unit battery may overheat

    Reported September 1, 2010Model years 2008–2010NHTSA campaign 10V39200020,692 vehicles affected

    The navigation unit battery may overheat and cause a fire. Garmin technicians will replace the battery and insert a spacer free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
    Defect
    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.
    Notes
    SUZUKI'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS SJ.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .

  12. Parking brake cable may detach

    Reported April 20, 2007DVSA recall R/2007/0484,368 vehicles affected

    The parking brake cable end fixing may detach, causing loss of the parking brake. The cable position will be inspected and refixed and adjusted if needed; cables will be replaced if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    PARKING BRAKE CABLE MAY DETACH
    Defect
    Parking brake cable end fixing may detach resulting in loss of parking brake
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and inspect the cable end position and if necessary refix in the correct position and adjust as necessary. Cables to be replaced as necessary.

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.

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