2013 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA

3 recalls — 6 complaints

19V187000 Mar 7, 2019
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
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
31,302 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
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
31,302 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
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.
791 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.

Complaint Statistics

6 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
POWER TRAIN2
AIR BAGS2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM1
POWER TRAIN Dec 26, 2018
Incident date: Dec 26, 2018
I SEE THERE IS A RECALL ON THE 2013 SUZUKI GRAND VIATARA FOR "POWER TRAIN RECALL". HOWEVER, WHEN I PUT MY VIN IN THE SYSTEM, IT SAYS IT CAN'T PULL IT UP. I AM ENTERING THE VIN CORRECTLY. WHAT DO I DO NEXT?
AIR BAGS Jan 16, 2018
Incident date: Dec 20, 2017
THE VITARA HAS RECALLS FOR BOTH MY ISSUES BUT ONLY UNTIL 2011 MINE IS 2013 AND HAS THE SAME ISSUES AS PREVIOUS MODELS DID. I MOVED FROM HOT WEATHER STATE TO COLD WEATHER AND WHEN WINTER ARRIVED, THE AIRBAG LIGHT TURNED ON AND NOW THE CAR TAKES VERY LONG TO START. APPARENTLY PREVIOUS MODELS HAD AIRBA... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Jan 16, 2018
Incident date: Dec 20, 2017
THE VITARA HAS RECALLS FOR BOTH MY ISSUES BUT ONLY UNTIL 2011 MINE IS 2013 AND HAS THE SAME ISSUES AS PREVIOUS MODELS DID. I MOVED FROM HOT WEATHER STATE TO COLD WEATHER AND WHEN WINTER ARRIVED, THE AIRBAG LIGHT TURNED ON AND NOW THE CAR TAKES VERY LONG TO START. APPARENTLY PREVIOUS MODELS HAD AIRBA... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jun 23, 2017
Incident date: Jan 30, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED APPROXIMATELY FIVE MONTHS AGO. THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE TO SUZUKI DEL CARIBE IN CAROLINA, PUERTO RICO WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SENSOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT WAS FAULTY A... Read more
AIR BAGS Jun 23, 2017
Incident date: Jan 30, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED APPROXIMATELY FIVE MONTHS AGO. THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE TO SUZUKI DEL CARIBE IN CAROLINA, PUERTO RICO WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SENSOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT WAS FAULTY A... Read more
POWER TRAIN May 19, 2017
Incident date: Mar 10, 2017
GOT A LETTER ABOUT A RECALL ON THE TRANS. SHIFTER SHAFT. IT SAID PARTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE SO I CALLED MY LOCAL SERVICE PROVIDER AT 828-485-0002 -THIS WAS 6 1/2 WEEKS AGO AND WAS TOLD THEY DIDN'T HAVE THE PARTS YET AND WOULD CALL ME WHEN THEY GOT THEM. THEY SAY THEY STILL DON'T HAVE THEM? ARE THEY STA... Read more

EPA Fuel Economy — 2013 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 25.0 22.0 Regular $2,700
2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) 19.0 24.0 21.0 Regular $2,850

CO2 Emissions: 409.0 g/mile (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

SUZUKI GRAND VITARA — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the SUZUKI GRAND VITARA across all model years (1999–2013).

63 Total Recalls
879 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
86 Reported Crashes
14 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

SUZUKI GRAND VITARA — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2013 (current) 3 6
2012 3 17 View
2011 5 11 View
2010 6 33 View
2009 5 24 View
2008 3 55 View
2007 4 86 View
2006 7 230 View
2005 1 2 View
2004 2 11 View
2003 4 37 View
2002 4 63 View
2001 6 56 View
2000 5 106 View
1999 5 142 View

Other SUZUKI Models

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GSX-R750 21 65 View
DL1000 20 39 View
FORENZA 18 1,360 View
GSX-R600 16 116 View