2010 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA
5 recalls — 33 complaints — 16 TSBs
19V187000 Mar 7, 2019
SEATS
Defect Description
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Kizashi and 2006-2013 Grand Vitara vehicles. The front passenger leather seat may shrink due to high humidity and high temperature. As a result, the occupant classification system (OCS) sensor mat may not accurately detect if an... Read more
Consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment, an incorrect classification may result in the passenger frontal air bag deploying even if there is a child in the front passenger seat, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy
Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat bottom cushion, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on May 3, 2019. All second letters notifying owners of the remedy were mailed by April 10, 2020. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934... Read more
17V085000 Feb 9, 2017
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Defect Description
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Grand Vitara vehicles equipped with a manual transmission. The gear shift rear shaft on these vehicles may break, preventing the gears from being able to be changed.
Consequence
If the transmission cannot be shifted, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the gear shift rear shaft, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is VZ.
13V405000 Sep 6, 2013
AIR BAGS
Defect Description
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, dur... Read more
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 ... Read more
11V055000 Jan 27, 2011
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Defect Description
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 SUZUK... Read more
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.
10V392000 Sep 1, 2010
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Defect Description
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. ... Read more
Complaint Statistics
33 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 10 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 5 |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 2 |
| SEATS | 2 |
| AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
AIR BAGS
Dec 28, 2020
Incident date: Oct 15, 2020
THE VEHICLE IS CONFRONTING PROBLEMS WITH THE AIR BAGS SECURITY SYSTEMS IN MOTION. WE UNDERSTAND THAT THIS IS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS CIRCUMSTANCE, WHICH DESERVES A DETAILED INVESTIGATION.. DUE TO THE INFORMATION WE HAVE RECEIVED, THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN THE SUBJECT OF INVESTIGATIONS THAT HAVE NOT BEEN ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 6, 2020
Incident date: Jan 5, 2020
THE GPS WAS RECALLED ON THE NAVI SYSTEM. I HAVE A 765 NAVI SYSTEM AND HAVE NOT RECEIVED THE RECALL. I DO NOT KNOW WHO TO CONTACT. THE GPS GOT SO HOT THAT IT STOPPED WORKING AND HAD TO TAKE IT OUT OF THE VEHICLE.
AIR BAGS
Mar 11, 2020
Incident date: Mar 4, 2020
WHEN I BUY THE CAR IN BETWEEN 2 WEEK AGO IT HACE THE AIRBAG TURN ON AND THE PASS TOO WHEN I ASK A MECHANIC WHO SPEACILIZED IN SUZUKI HE SAID THAT IT NEED TO GO TO A DESLER OF SUZUKI BECAUSE THE PROBLEM IS FROM FABRIC AND THE CAR NEVER WAS IN A ACCIDENT
POWER TRAIN
Feb 6, 2020
Incident date: Feb 5, 2020
MY MOST RECENT INCONVENIENCE WITH MY SUZUKI RECALL TENSIONER WAS ON 2/5/2020, I WAS DRIVING ON A BUSY HIGHWAY IN THE RAIN WHEN MY VEHICLE'S BELT TENSIONER AND DRIVE BELT CAME OFF OF THE RECALL TENSION ADJUSTER PULLEY. I COULD NOT TURN MY VEHICLE, THE ALTERNATOR LIGHT WAS ON, AND ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON.... Read more
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Feb 6, 2020
Incident date: Feb 5, 2020
MY MOST RECENT INCONVENIENCE WITH MY SUZUKI RECALL TENSIONER WAS ON 2/5/2020, I WAS DRIVING ON A BUSY HIGHWAY IN THE RAIN WHEN MY VEHICLE'S BELT TENSIONER AND DRIVE BELT CAME OFF OF THE RECALL TENSION ADJUSTER PULLEY. I COULD NOT TURN MY VEHICLE, THE ALTERNATOR LIGHT WAS ON, AND ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON.... Read more
AIR BAGS
Feb 6, 2020
Incident date: Feb 5, 2020
MY MOST RECENT INCONVENIENCE WITH MY SUZUKI RECALL TENSIONER WAS ON 2/5/2020, I WAS DRIVING ON A BUSY HIGHWAY IN THE RAIN WHEN MY VEHICLE'S BELT TENSIONER AND DRIVE BELT CAME OFF OF THE RECALL TENSION ADJUSTER PULLEY. I COULD NOT TURN MY VEHICLE, THE ALTERNATOR LIGHT WAS ON, AND ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON.... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Jun 3, 2019
Incident date: Dec 26, 2016
THE HEAD LIGHTS KEEP GOING OUT EVERY SIX MONTHS. I KEEP REPLACING, BUT THEN THE GO OUT AGAIN.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Apr 6, 2019
Incident date: Oct 22, 2015
PROBLEMAS CON EL A CIENTO DEL CONDUCTOR Y LA BOLSA DE AIRE
AIR BAGS
Apr 6, 2019
Incident date: Oct 22, 2015
PROBLEMAS CON EL A CIENTO DEL CONDUCTOR Y LA BOLSA DE AIRE
SEATS
Apr 6, 2019
Incident date: Oct 22, 2015
PROBLEMAS CON EL A CIENTO DEL CONDUCTOR Y LA BOLSA DE AIRE
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 28, 2019
Incident date: Feb 15, 2019
TAKATA RECALL WHILE I WAS DRIVING THE CAR ON THE HIGHWAY SUDDENLY STARTS OVERHEATING WITHOUT ANY WARNING AND IT HAS HAPPENED ONCE A YEAR WITHIN THE LAST TWO YEARS.
POWER TRAIN
Feb 28, 2019
Incident date: Feb 15, 2019
TAKATA RECALL WHILE I WAS DRIVING THE CAR ON THE HIGHWAY SUDDENLY STARTS OVERHEATING WITHOUT ANY WARNING AND IT HAS HAPPENED ONCE A YEAR WITHIN THE LAST TWO YEARS.
ENGINE
Feb 28, 2019
Incident date: Feb 15, 2019
TAKATA RECALL WHILE I WAS DRIVING THE CAR ON THE HIGHWAY SUDDENLY STARTS OVERHEATING WITHOUT ANY WARNING AND IT HAS HAPPENED ONCE A YEAR WITHIN THE LAST TWO YEARS.
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
Feb 19, 2019
Incident date: Jan 10, 2019
TKE AIR BAGA LIGHT ON INCLUDIND PASS LIGHT
AIR BAGS
Feb 19, 2019
Incident date: Jan 10, 2019
TKE AIR BAGA LIGHT ON INCLUDIND PASS LIGHT
AIR BAGS
Jan 23, 2019
Incident date: Jan 11, 2019
PREVIOUS RECALL REPAIR BY DEALER IN 2014 (RECALL ID CODE "VD") HAS FAILED AGAIN. THIS TIME DEALER WILL NOT GUARANTEE THE WORK PERFORMED SINCE IT WAS DONE ALMOST 5 YEARS AGO. PART ALONE IS $500 (PASSENGER OCCUPANCY SENSOR MAT). ORIGINAL RECALL NOTICE AND DEALER RECEIPT FROM 2014 IS ATTACHED. SUSPE... Read more
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
Jan 23, 2019
Incident date: Jan 11, 2019
PREVIOUS RECALL REPAIR BY DEALER IN 2014 (RECALL ID CODE "VD") HAS FAILED AGAIN. THIS TIME DEALER WILL NOT GUARANTEE THE WORK PERFORMED SINCE IT WAS DONE ALMOST 5 YEARS AGO. PART ALONE IS $500 (PASSENGER OCCUPANCY SENSOR MAT). ORIGINAL RECALL NOTICE AND DEALER RECEIPT FROM 2014 IS ATTACHED. SUSPE... Read more
AIR BAGS
Dec 17, 2018
Incident date: Jun 1, 2018
AIRBAG LIGHT DOES NOT TURN OFF
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 10, 2016
Incident date: Dec 14, 2015
I HAD BEEN PROBLEMS WITH THE FRONT HEADLIGHTS, I HAD TWO TICKETS AS RESULTS OF THIS PROBLEMS. I HAD REPLACED THEM AT LEAST 6 TIMES A YEAR. ALSO A LOT OF PROBLEMS WITH THE HEAT AND COOLING. I RECENTLY REPLACE ALL THE COMPONENTS FROM PUMP, RADIATOR,THERMOSTAT AND THE LAST ONE HEATING CORD MORE $4000.0... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Mar 11, 2015
Incident date: Mar 9, 2015
CHANGED LOW BEAM HEAD LIGHTS LAST YEAR. BOTH WENT OUT AGAIN AT EXACT SAME TIME WHEN STARTING. LIGHTS DON'T DUE THAT SAW A BULLETIN ABOUT A SWITCH OR MODULATOR, LOOKING FOR A RECALL & DON'T KNOW IF IT'S THE LIGHTS ONLY OR A SWITCH. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 11, 2015
Incident date: Mar 9, 2015
CHANGED LOW BEAM HEAD LIGHTS LAST YEAR. BOTH WENT OUT AGAIN AT EXACT SAME TIME WHEN STARTING. LIGHTS DON'T DUE THAT SAW A BULLETIN ABOUT A SWITCH OR MODULATOR, LOOKING FOR A RECALL & DON'T KNOW IF IT'S THE LIGHTS ONLY OR A SWITCH. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 5, 2015
Incident date: Feb 2, 2015
HAVING TROUBLE WITH LOW BEAM HEAD LAMP NOT WORKING HAVE REPLACE BULBS MORE THEN ONCE. OWNERS ON INTERNET ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS. DEALER WILL NOT FIX PROBLEM. I ALMOST GOT IN A ACCIDENT DUE TO SOMEONE THOUGHT I WAS A MOTOR CYCLE. MANY OWNERS HAVE COMPLAINED BUT NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE. OWNE... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Feb 1, 2015
Incident date: Feb 1, 2015
MY DRIVER SIDE LIGHT KEEPS BLOWING THRU LOW BEAM H7 HEADLAMP BULBS. THEY SEEM TO FRY EVERY 6 TO 10 MONTHS. *TR
SEATS
Dec 6, 2014
Incident date: Nov 10, 2014
I OWN 2 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA 2010 & 2007 AND I GOT A RECALL NOTICE FROM THE MANUFACTURE FOR TAKING THE CAR TO THE DEALER FOR FIXING THE AIR BAG ISSUE RECALL CALLED DV SO I CHECKED AND THE NEAREST AUTHORIZED DEALER IS A ONE OUR DRIVE SO I CALLED THE MANUFACTURE AND ASKED FOR HELP BECAUSE ITS THEIR PRO... Read more
AIR BAGS
Dec 6, 2014
Incident date: Nov 10, 2014
I OWN 2 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA 2010 & 2007 AND I GOT A RECALL NOTICE FROM THE MANUFACTURE FOR TAKING THE CAR TO THE DEALER FOR FIXING THE AIR BAG ISSUE RECALL CALLED DV SO I CHECKED AND THE NEAREST AUTHORIZED DEALER IS A ONE OUR DRIVE SO I CALLED THE MANUFACTURE AND ASKED FOR HELP BECAUSE ITS THEIR PRO... Read more
AIR BAGS
Dec 3, 2014
Incident date: Nov 25, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WOULD INTERMITTENTLY ILLUMINATE WHEN THERE WAS MOVEMENT IN THE SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE DRIVER SEAT CU... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 8, 2014
Incident date: Jan 1, 2014
2010 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TENSION ADJUSTER PULLEY RECALL NOTICE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED HE RECEIVED A RECALL STATING THE TENSION ADJUSTER PULLEY FOR THE DRIVE BELT WAS IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. THE CONSUMER PAID FOR THE PART AND HAD HIS LOCAL MECHANIC TO REPLACE TH... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jan 8, 2014
Incident date: Jan 1, 2014
2010 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TENSION ADJUSTER PULLEY RECALL NOTICE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED HE RECEIVED A RECALL STATING THE TENSION ADJUSTER PULLEY FOR THE DRIVE BELT WAS IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. THE CONSUMER PAID FOR THE PART AND HAD HIS LOCAL MECHANIC TO REPLACE TH... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Aug 31, 2013
Incident date: Aug 30, 2013
I WAS LEAVING TO GO TO WORK AT 9:45 PM AND HEADING UP MY STREET WHEN MY LIGHTS QUIT WORKING. I WAS NOT ABLE TO GO TO WORK DUE TO NO WORKING LIGHTS AND HAD TO CALL OUT OF WORK. THIS IS NOT OK I HAVE A LITTLE ONE AND WORK RESPONSIBILITIES. ITS A 2010 VEHICLE AT 36941 MLES THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO REASON... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 30, 2013
Incident date: Mar 1, 2011
ELECTRONIC STABILIZING SYSTEM ESP STOPPED WORKING, NEEDING SERVICED. BRAKE LIGHT ALWAYS ON WITH EPS LIGHT AS WELL. ON TOP OF A MAJOR PROBLEM WITH THE FLOOR BOARDS SWELLS AND SOAKS WITH WATER IN FRONT RIGHT PASSENGER AND BACK PASSENGER SIDE FLOORS, ITS WORST WHEN A/C IS RUNNING... ITS LIKE A SPONGE W... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jun 30, 2013
Incident date: Mar 1, 2011
ELECTRONIC STABILIZING SYSTEM ESP STOPPED WORKING, NEEDING SERVICED. BRAKE LIGHT ALWAYS ON WITH EPS LIGHT AS WELL. ON TOP OF A MAJOR PROBLEM WITH THE FLOOR BOARDS SWELLS AND SOAKS WITH WATER IN FRONT RIGHT PASSENGER AND BACK PASSENGER SIDE FLOORS, ITS WORST WHEN A/C IS RUNNING... ITS LIKE A SPONGE W... Read more
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Jun 30, 2013
Incident date: Mar 1, 2011
ELECTRONIC STABILIZING SYSTEM ESP STOPPED WORKING, NEEDING SERVICED. BRAKE LIGHT ALWAYS ON WITH EPS LIGHT AS WELL. ON TOP OF A MAJOR PROBLEM WITH THE FLOOR BOARDS SWELLS AND SOAKS WITH WATER IN FRONT RIGHT PASSENGER AND BACK PASSENGER SIDE FLOORS, ITS WORST WHEN A/C IS RUNNING... ITS LIKE A SPONGE W... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
May 21, 2013
Incident date: Nov 21, 2012
EVERY MORNING I HEAD OFF TO WORK WHEN THE VEHICLE IS COLD, I START THE VEHICLE, I PUT INTO DRIVE AS I ACCELERATE TO ABOUT 10 MILES I HEAR A RATTLING SOUND FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THIS SOUNDS HAPPENS EVEN WHEN THE CAR IS WARM ACCELERATING FROM A STOPPED POSITION, SUCH AS BEING AT A STOPLIGHT. I ... Read more
EPA Fuel Economy — 2010 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 19.0 | 26.0 | 22.0 | Regular | $3,050 |
| 3.2L 6-cyl, Automatic 5-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 24.0 | 20.0 | Regular | $3,400 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 19.0 | 25.0 | 21.0 | Regular | $3,200 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins — 2010 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA
16 manufacturer communications from 11 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 6 |
| 141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | 2 |
| 141000 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 2 |
| 020000 SUSPENSION | 2 |
| 052310 PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:HYDRAULIC:ACTUATOR | 1 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 1 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 1 |
SUZ_016008
Jul 8, 2022
020000 SUSPENSION
Reminder of the importance to conduct safety inspections for rust damage to suspension and related parts that could be caused by road salt or other chemicals applied to the roadway.
SUZ_016008
Jul 8, 2022
160000 STRUCTURE
Reminder of the importance to conduct safety inspections for rust damage to suspension and related parts that could be caused by road salt or other chemicals applied to the roadway.
SI-26R
May 18, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Service update of cylinder block warranty extension (revision of original notice). Note that actual model name is "Suzuki Kizashi", NHTSA model name reference is misspelled "Suzuki Kazashi".
ZF Owner Letter
May 17, 2019
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This letter was sent to owners of vehicles included in a warranty extension campaign for a possible cracked cylinder block. The letter provides owners with additional details concerning what is covered.
SI-26R
Apr 24, 2019
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This communication is a revised Service Bulletin concerning an extended warranty for a possible cracked cylinder block. The Service Bulletin was expanded to provide additional details about what is covered under the extended warranty. A r
ZF-1
Feb 20, 2019
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This letter was sent to owners of 2009 Grand Vitara and certain 2010 Grand Vitara and Kizashi vehicles, informing them about a warranty period extension to 20 years (unlimited mileage). The warranty extension relates to cracks that may occ
SI-26R
Jan 21, 2019
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This Service Bulletin informs Suzuki Service Providers in the mainland U.S. about a customer-satisfaction warranty period extension to 20 years (unlimited mileage) for 2009 Grand Vitara and certain 2010 Grand Vitara and Kizashi vehicles. C
ZF-181226
Dec 26, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This communication from Suzuki Motor Corporation announces a customer satisfaction warranty period extension to 20 years (unlimited mileage) for 2009 Grand Vitara and certain 2010 Grand Vitara and Kizashi vehicles. Cracks may occur at spec
N-Q-G-045
Nov 20, 2018
020000 SUSPENSION
This Service Bulletin was sent by Suzuki Motor Corporation to its authorized Suzuki automobile distributors in the U.S., explaining the importance of proper inspection and maintenance of suspension lower arm ball joints to prevent the ball
N-Q-G-045
Nov 20, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Service Bulletin was sent by Suzuki Motor Corporation to its authorized Suzuki automobile distributors in the U.S., explaining the importance of proper inspection and maintenance of suspension lower arm ball joints to prevent the ball
ABE-ZA-120418
Jul 25, 2012
141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
SUZUKI: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. WARRANTY EXTENSION FOR 'AIR BAG' WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATION. *JS UPDATED 7/25/12. *PE
TSB-TS06-05212
Jun 12, 2012
141000 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
SUZUKI: THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BOTTOM CUSHION ASSEMBLY HAS THE SENSOR MAT LOCATED WITHIN AND THE ELECTRIC DISCONNECTION (OPEN) WILL OCCUR DUE TO REPEATED FLEXING, THAT MAY DEVELOP. *PE UPDATED 04/10/2013 *JS
TSB-TS06-05212
Jun 12, 2012
141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
SUZUKI: THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BOTTOM CUSHION ASSEMBLY HAS THE SENSOR MAT LOCATED WITHIN AND THE ELECTRIC DISCONNECTION (OPEN) WILL OCCUR DUE TO REPEATED FLEXING, THAT MAY DEVELOP. *PE UPDATED 04/10/2013 *JS
SC-60R-1
May 13, 2012
141000 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
SUZUKI: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, WITHIN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BOTTOM CUSHION, THE SENSING SENSOR MAT, AN ELECTRIC CIRCUIT DISCONNECTION MAY HAVE DEVELOPED, DUE TO REPEATED FLEXING. *PE
TS-34-04262
Jan 1, 2012
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SUZUKI: SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE: TENSIONER AND IDLER PULLEY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION. *JS
TS-09-12090
Apr 16, 2010
052310 PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:HYDRAULIC:ACTUATOR
SUZUKI VEHICLE: CHANGE IN ESP ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY. WARNING LIGHT COMES ON AFTER VEHICLE IS STARTED. WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE IF THE BATTERY IS NOT FULLY CHARGED, THE BATTERY VOLTAGE MAY DROP TO A LEVEL THAT THE ESP UNIT JUDGES TO BE BELOW
NHTSA Safety Investigations — SUZUKI GRAND VITARA
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE13021
Opened: Jun 14, 2013 — Closed: Sep 30, 2013
Occupant Classification System Failure
Suzuki Motor of America is conducting a safety recall to remedy the occupant classification system's (OCS) sensor mats in approximately 193,936 model year 2006-2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara and 2007-2011 Suzuki SX4 vehicles (see NHTSA recall 13V-405 for more details).The sensor mat installed in the front... Read more
SUZUKI GRAND VITARA — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the SUZUKI GRAND VITARA across all model years (1999–2013).
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Total Recalls
879
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
86
Reported Crashes
14
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
SUZUKI GRAND VITARA — Year by Year
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