Suzuki Vitara recalls

16 official safety recalls for the Suzuki Vitara 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. EVAP canister may leak fuel vapour

    Reported April 16, 2025Model years 2019–2024DVSA recall R/2025/12751,275 vehicles affected

    An air gap may form in the activated carbon canister and reduce its performance, allowing fuel vapour to escape and causing regulatory non-compliance. The canister will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Canister Replacement
    Defect
    On affected vehicles the EVAP Carbon canister should be filled with activated carbon however an air gap may develop on the inside during use which may degrade its performance. There is a risk that fuel evaporation gas will leak into the atmosphere resulting in non-compliance with regulations.
    Remedy
    Replace the EVAP Carbon cannister.

  2. Left rear brake pipe may be damaged

    Reported February 14, 2024Model years 2023DVSA recall R/2024/032121 vehicles affected

    The left rear brake pipe may have been damaged during tightening. It will be checked and replaced if damaged.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Left Rear Brake Pipe Inspection
    Defect
    On affected vehicles there is a possibility that the left rear brake pipe was damaged during the tightening process.
    Remedy
    Check the left rear brake pipe and replace if damaged.

  3. Brake vacuum pump check valve may be unsuitable

    Reported December 1, 2022Model years 2018–2019DVSA 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.

  4. Vehicle emissions may be incorrect

    Reported February 26, 2021Model years 2015–2016DVSA recall R/2021/05914,002 vehicles affected

    Vehicle emissions may be incorrect. A software upgrade will be carried out.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    VEHICLE EMISSION OUTPUTS MAY NOT BE CORRECT
    Defect
    Vehicle emission outputs may not be correct.
    Remedy
    Software upgrade to be carried out

  5. Emission irregularities may cause excess NOx

    Reported September 8, 2020EU Safety Gate A12/01508/21

    Emission irregularities may cause disproportionate NOx emissions, harming the environment and human health. The product is recalled from end users.

    Official EU Safety Gate text
    Component
    Entrapment, Health risk / other
    Defect
    Irregularities were found in the emission behaviour of vehicles from Suzuki. Producing disproportionate NOX emissions will harm the environment and health of human beings. The product doesn't comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of Motor Vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
    Remedy
    Recall of the product from end users
    Notes
    Notified by The Netherlands

  6. Rear axle bolts may loosen, break or come off

    Reported March 8, 2016Model years 2015DVSA recall R/2016/041EU Safety Gate A12/0399/1611,040 vehicles affected

    Rear axle bolts without anti-friction coating may loosen, come off or break, making the vehicle impossible to drive. The rear axle bolts will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    REAR AXLE MAY FAIL
    Defect
    The fixing bolts for the rear axle were mixed with bolts that have no anti friction coating. It is possible that a bolt/s may loosen come off or break and the vehicle could become impossible to drive.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace rear axle bolts.

  7. Radar brake system may cause unnecessary braking

    Reported August 7, 2015Model years 2015DVSA recall R/2015/1651,316 vehicles affected

    A programming error may prevent the Radar Brake Support System from recalibrating, causing unnecessary braking in certain situations. The control unit will be reprogrammed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    UNINTENDED VEHICLE BRAKING
    Defect
    Due to an error in production the Radar Brake Support System may not have been correctly programmed. In certain instances the system may not recalibrate and could cause unnecessary braking.
    Remedy
    Reprogram the Radar Brake Support Control unit.

  8. Glow plug wiring may short and cause a fire

    Reported January 9, 2006Model years 2000–2004DVSA recall R/2005/1495,884 vehicles affected

    Insufficiently tightened relay connector nuts could allow damage and a short between cable connections and glow plugs, creating a fire risk. Cable security will be checked and the relay replaced if required.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    RISK OF FIRE
    Defect
    There is a risk of damage (shorting) between the cable connections and glow plugs due to insufficient torque on the connector securing nuts on the relay end posts.
    Remedy
    Recall affected vehicles check the security of the glow plug relay cables and if required replace the glow plug relay.

  9. Fuel pressure regulator may freeze and cause a leak

    Reported January 17, 2005Model years 1998–2003DVSA recall R/2004/17511,448 vehicles affected

    In extremely low temperatures, the fuel pressure regulator may freeze, increasing pressure and causing a leak at the fuel hose junction. The regulator, vacuum system routing and fuel delivery hose will be replaced or changed as specified; on Grand Vitara XL-7 models, only the regulator and routing will be addressed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    UNDER LOW TEMPERATURES THE PRESSURE REGULATOR MAY FREEZE AND CAUSE LEAKAGE
    Defect
    Under extremely low ambient temperatures the fuel pressure regulator may become frozen and cause leakage from the junction point of the fuel hose due to an increase in pressure.
    Remedy
    Recall likely to be affected vehicles and subject them to the following rework action. 1 Replace the fuel pressure regulator.2 Change the vacuum system routing utilising new parts.3 Replace the fuel delivery hose with new improved parts and a new clip. On Grand Vitara XL-7 models items 1 and 2 only will be carried out.

  10. Fuel pressure regulator may freeze and cause a leak

    Reported August 30, 2004Model years 2004NHTSA campaign 04V427000172,093 vehicles affected

    Below -25 degrees Celsius, moisture may freeze in the fuel pressure regulator and raise system pressure at engine start, causing fuel loss at a pipe and hose connection. Fuel near an ignition source could cause a fire. Dealers will replace the regulator and fuel delivery hose and fit an improved clamp.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
    Defect
    ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, UNDER AMBIENT TEMPERATURES BELOW -25 DEGREES CELSIUS, MOISTURE CAN FREEZE IN THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR. AS A RESULT, FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE MAY INCREASE AT THE TIME OF ENGINE START UP, CAUSING FUEL LOSS AT THE FUEL PIPE/FUEL HOSE CONNECTION.
    Consequence
    FUEL LOSS IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR, THE FUEL DELIVER HOSE AND REPLACE THE HOSE CLAMP WITH AN IMPROVED CLAMP. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-934-0934.
    Notes
    SUZUKI RECALL NO. 99-ER.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

  11. 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.

  12. Brake lamp switch may fail

    Reported October 15, 1999Model years 1999NHTSA campaign 99V2730028,408 vehicles affected

    A faulty brake lamp switch may leave the brake lights inoperative and, on vehicles with an automatic transaxle, may prevent shifting out of park. A crash could occur if following drivers are not warned. Dealers will replace the stop lamp switch assembly.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
    Defect
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN INOPERATIVE BRAKE LAMP-ACTUATING SWITCH. IF THE BRAKE LAMP-ACTUATING SWITCH DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED, THE BRAKE LIGHTS MAY BE INOPERATIVE. ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE, A FAILURE IN THE BRAKE LAMP-ACTUATING SWITCH MAY ALSO PREVENT SHIFTING OUT OF PARK. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
    Consequence
    IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AND ANOTHER VEHICLE WAS FOLLOWING CLOSELY, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH ASSEMBLY.
    Notes
    OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 1999. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-934-0934. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

  13. Front seat belt anchor bolts may be undertightened

    Reported June 28, 1999Model years 1999NHTSA campaign 99V1550001,273 vehicles affected

    The front seat belt lower anchor bolts may not be tightened to specification. In a crash, the belts may not properly restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury. Dealers will retorque both bolts to specification.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
    Defect
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 2-DOOR PASSENGER VEHICLES. DURING PORT INSTALLATION OF REAR STEREO SPEAKERS, THE FRONT SEAT BELT LOWER ANCHOR BOLTS WERE REMOVED TO FACILITATE THE REAR SPEAKER INSTALLATION AND MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TORQUED TO SPECIFICATION AFTER INSTALLATION OF THE SPEAKERS.
    Consequence
    IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT BELTS MAY NOT PROPERLY RESTRAIN AN OCCUPANT INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL RETORQUE BOTH OF THE FRONT SEAT BELT LOWER ANCHOR BOLTS TO SPECIFICATION.
    Notes
    OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 6, 1999.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-934-0934. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

  14. Rear speaker wiring may be pinched

    Reported June 28, 1999Model years 1999NHTSA campaign 99V1540001,273 vehicles affected

    Wiring may be pinched between a rear speaker and its retaining plate, which could cause an electrical short. Dealers will inspect the wiring position and condition and repair it if necessary.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
    Defect
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 2-DOOR PASSENGER VEHICLES. DURING PORT INSTALLATION OF REAR STEREO SPEAKERS, THE VEHICLES WIRING HARNESS COULD HAVE BEEN PINCHED BETWEEN THE REAR STEREO SPEAKER AND SPEAKER RETAINING PLATE.
    Consequence
    AN ELECTRICAL SHORT COULD OCCUR DUE TO THE PINCHED WIRES.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE POSITION/CONDITION OF THE REAR WIRING HARNESS AND REPAIR THE WIRING HARNESS, IF NECESSARY.
    Notes
    OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 6, 1999.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-934-0934. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

  15. Driver airbag may deploy with excessive force

    Reported June 25, 1999Model years 1997–1998DVSA recall R/1999/045137 vehicles affected

    Moisture in the airbag propellant may cause the driver's airbag to deploy with greater force than designed. The driver's airbag will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    POSSIBILITY THAT THE DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG WHEN ACTIVATED MAY DEPLOY WITH A FORCE GREATER THAN ORIGINALLY DESIGNED
    Defect
    During manufacture of the airbag propellant module the propellant crystals were exposed to a high humidity environment which increased the moisture content to 1.2% with the result that during activation the airbag might deploy with a greater force than originally designed.
    Remedy
    Recall affected vehicles and replace the drivers airbag with a quality assured unit.

  16. Steering shaft coupling may crack

    Reported February 9, 1999Model years 1999NHTSA campaign 98V32400238 vehicles affected

    The coupling between the steering column shaft and intermediate steering shaft may crack, allowing the shafts to separate and causing loss of steering control. Dealers will replace the coupling.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
    Defect
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE COUPLING THAT CONNECTS THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT TO THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT IS CRACKED. THIS COULD ALLOW THE STEERING SHAFTS TO SEPARATE.
    Consequence
    IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING SHAFT COUPLING.
    Notes
    ALL VEHICLES HAVE BEEN REPAIRED AT THE PORT OF ENTRY INTO THE UNITED STATES.NO OWNER NOTIFICATION IS 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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