2012 SUZUKI KIZASHI

5 recalls, 43 complaints - 6 TSBs

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

Defect Description

Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling 2010-2013 Kizashi vehicles. The front passenger seat Occupant Classification System (OCS) may misclassify an adult occupant as child and deactivate the front air bag.

Consequence

The deactivated front air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Suzuki will notify owners, and service providers will replace the front passenger seat cushion, which includes a new OCS mat assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed on October 29, 2021. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is C5... Read more

21,052 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.

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.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Defect Description

Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Suzuki Kizashi vehicles. Dust can enter the vent line that provides fresh air to the carbon canister, restricting its air flow and possibly creating excessive negative pressure in the fuel tank which may result in the fuel tank c... Read more

Consequence

A cracked tank may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Suzuki has sent owners an initial notification to inform them of the recall. When parts are available, a second notice will be mailed and dealers will install a cover over the opening near the suction pipe inlet, and relocate the suction filter. The fuel cap and fuel tank will also be replaced with... Read more

21,063 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

Defect Description

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 depres... Read more

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.

60,823 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Defect Description

Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Kizashi vehicles manufactured October 2009 through July 2012. In the affected vehicles, spiders may weave a web in the evaporative canister vent hose, blocking it and causing the fuel tank to have an excessive amount o... Read more

Consequence

Negative pressure could cause the fuel tank to crack resulting in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Suzuki is in the process of notifying owners, and dealers will replace the evaporative canister vent line on the affected vehicles with a vent line that has a filter on the end. If the canister vent line is found to be obstructed by a spider web, the fuel tank will also be replaced. These repairs w... Read more

19,249 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.

Complaint Statistics

43 total complaints 2 crashes 1 fires 2 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
AIR BAGS	8
STEERING	6
POWER TRAIN	5
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	3
ENGINE	3
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	3
SUSPENSION	2
WHEELS	2
VISIBILITY/WIPER	2
SEATS	2

Incident date: Apr 18, 2025

NHTSA #26V104: I purchased this vehicle to rent it out on Turo (a vehicle sharing platform). It was de-listed from Turo on March 18 due to NHTSA #26V104 recall being unresolved. I have been unable to rent my vehicle since then and Ford has not provided a remedy to this recall. I would like to log... Read more

Incident date: Apr 18, 2025

2022 Audi Q5 (VIN: [XXX] ). Engine lubrication system failure — persistent abnormal oil consumption across two separate engines over 14 months. Beginning March 2025, the low engine oil warning light began activating repeatedly, sometimes after as few as 300 miles. AutoNation Audi Bellevue confirme... Read more

Incident date: Apr 18, 2025

SRS light has been showing up on the dashboard, off and on for 3 weeks. Diagnostic reader completed by the dealership states it is an airbag module malfunction of the 2nd row left passenger seat. The seat has never been removed, there have been zero accidents and no damage to the seat or wiring.

Incident date: May 11, 2025

Active headrest restraint deployed without warning or cause

Incident date: Mar 7, 2019

Windshield had a small chip and then spidered next day across entire windshield. Dealer said, “So sorry, but can’t help or repair.” The 2020 Telluride had a recall and they fixed my first one after repeated calls.

Incident date: Mar 7, 2019

The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving and exceeding 60 MPH, while driving over a bump or pothole in the roadway, the vehicle started shaking violently in the front end. The driver depressed the brake pedal, and the vehicle decelerated to 30 MPH. There were no warning l... Read more

Incident date: Sep 3, 2024

The contact owns a 2018 Honda HR-V. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The m... Read more

Incident date: Mar 17, 2023

excessive oil consumption. it has been confirmed by valvoline instant oil change center. after an oil change, round 600 miles the oil is to be checked and topped off completely because the reservoir is bone dry. can not make it a complete 3,000 miles until the next oil change. the oil has to be topp... Read more

Incident date: Mar 17, 2023

I noticed that the steering column was making a noise right after Hyunda replaced the defective motor. Car was leaking fluids and engine light came on. Benson Hyundai had the car towed. I mentioned that the steering did not feel right and I was concerned. They evaluated and said the mid steering sh... Read more

Incident date: Aug 27, 2022

There is/are recalls on this vehicle regarding the fuel tank and vacuum lines on the fuel filler neck assembly, which causes check engine warnings that indicate "evap emissions" readouts, leaks during refills, interior gas fumes, and potential explosions. This car is currently leaking fuel during re... Read more

Incident date: Oct 1, 2012

The contact owns a 2012 Suzuki Kizashi. The contact stated that the front passenger’s side air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact had previously received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V343000 (Air Bags) in 2019. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer on 7/18/2021 a... Read more

Incident date: Dec 24, 2020

WAS DRIVING MY 2012 WHEN SUDDENLY THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. THE CODES THAT CAME UP ARE B1084, B1312, AND B1015. THE CODES WERE CLEARED BUT THE B1312 STAYED ON. THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT LIGHT IS STAYING ON WITH OR WITHOUT A PASSENGER, AND BUCKLED OR NOT. THE AIR BAG B1312 SAYS THAT... Read more

Incident date: Nov 10, 2020

I WAS DRIVING MY 2012 WHEN SUDDENLY THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. THE CODES THAT CAME UP ARE B1084, B1312, AND B1015. THE CODES WERE CLEARED BUT THE B1312 STAYED ON. THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT LIGHT IS STAYING ON WITH OR WITHOUT A PASSENGER, AND BUCKLED OR NOT. THE AIR BAG B1312 SAYS... Read more

Incident date: Nov 10, 2020

Incident date: Dec 13, 2017

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Incident date: Jan 3, 2020

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE OHIO AND PENNSYLVANIA TURNPIKE THE VEHICLE LOSES POWER AND THE ABILITY TO ACCELERATE. SPEED LIMIT IS 70 MILES PER HOUR IN THIS ZONE LOSS OF ACCELERATION LED TO A ABRUPT STOP GOING UPHILL. PEDAL IS FULLY PUSH TO THE MAXIMUM ACCELERATION POINT. THIS USUALLY TAKES PLACE WHEN DR... Read more

Incident date: Jan 3, 2020

WHILE DRIVING THE STEERING LIGHT COMES ON AND MAKES THE STEERING VERY HARD TO HANDLE. VERY SCARY ORDEAL. NOT BEING ABLE TO PULL IN SOMEWHERE TO GET OUT OF THE TRAFFIC HOPING NO ONE HITS US FROM BEHIND.

Incident date: Feb 14, 2019

SMELL GAS AND I CANT GIT A APPOINTMENT WITH DESANTION KIA IN ALBANY BEEN TRING 4 5 MOUTH

Incident date: Feb 14, 2019

SMELL GAS AND I CANT GIT A APPOINTMENT WITH DESANTION KIA IN ALBANY BEEN TRING 4 5 MOUTH

Incident date: Feb 14, 2019

SMELL GAS AND I CANT GIT A APPOINTMENT WITH DESANTION KIA IN ALBANY BEEN TRING 4 5 MOUTH

Incident date: Jun 28, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 SUZUKI KIZASHI. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF AN UNKNOWN RECALL REGARDING THE AIR BAGS, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, AND FUEL SYSTEM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. PLANET SUZUKI (110 NORTHCHASE DR, CHARLO... Read more

Incident date: Jun 28, 2019

Incident date: Jun 29, 2019

WHILE DRIVING OF THE FREEWAY, CAR LOST THE ABILITY TO ACCELERATE CAUSING LOSS IN SPEED WHILE GOING 75 ON THE FREEWAY.

Incident date: Jun 29, 2019

WHILE DRIVING OF THE FREEWAY, CAR LOST THE ABILITY TO ACCELERATE CAUSING LOSS IN SPEED WHILE GOING 75 ON THE FREEWAY.

Incident date: Jun 29, 2019

WHILE DRIVING OF THE FREEWAY, CAR LOST THE ABILITY TO ACCELERATE CAUSING LOSS IN SPEED WHILE GOING 75 ON THE FREEWAY.

Incident date: Dec 1, 2018

PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF. THIS STATEMENT LIGHTS UP ON MY DASH BOARD WHEN A PASSENGER PLACES THEM SELVES ON THE PASSENGER SEAT, AND STAYS LIGHT UP UNTIL THE PASSENGER REMOVES THEM SELVES FROM THE SEAT. THIS PROBLEM EXISTS ON A RECALL PLACED BY YOUR ORGANIZATION FOR 2006-2011 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA AND ... Read more

Incident date: Oct 5, 2018

WHEN ACCELERATING ONTO THE ON-RAMP OF THE HIGHWAY, THE CAR BEGAN TO REDUCE IN SPEED, AND MAKE A HIGH PITCHED WHINING NOISE WHILE THE RPMS INCREASED, BUT THE SPEED OF THE CAR CONTINUED TO SLOW UNTIL IT STOPPED. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, AND I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC, WHO TOLD ME THAT THE THE TRA... Read more

Incident date: Nov 24, 2016

WHILE DRIVING ON LOCAL ROAD, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON DASH AND STEERING BECAME EXTREMELY HEAVY. SUDDEN, UNEXPECTED FAILURE OF ELECTRICAL POWER ASSIST IN STEERING. IF THIS OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED AND/OR IN A CURVE, CAR WOULD HAVE BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT. SHUT... Read more

Incident date: Jun 1, 2013

THE WHEELS ARE TURNING BLACK AND OTHER COATED ITEMS ON THE CARE LIKE THE SILVER TRIM ON THE SIDE IS TURNING BLACK AS WELL.

Incident date: Jun 1, 2013

THE WHEELS ARE TURNING BLACK AND OTHER COATED ITEMS ON THE CARE LIKE THE SILVER TRIM ON THE SIDE IS TURNING BLACK AS WELL.

Incident date: Jan 15, 2013

I HAVE HAD ISSUES WITH THE STEERING ON MY 2012 SUZUKI KIZASHI, IT WANTS TO PULL ON BOH SIDES OF THE HIGHWAY, AND THE SUSPENSION IS REALLY ROUGH. MY MAIN CONCLUSION IS THAT I GOT THIS CAR BECAUSE I LIKED IT, NOW I EXPECTED NO SUCH PROBLEMS AS IM HAVING AND NOBODY WILL FIX IT THEY JUST KEEP TELLING ME... Read more

Incident date: Jan 15, 2013

Incident date: Aug 11, 2014

ON AUGUST 11, 2014 MY VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK. I HAD TO PULL OVER AROUND THE CORNER FROM MY JOB BECAUSE I SMELLED SMOKE AND SAW SMOKE IN MY CAR. I PULLED OVER A LOCAL FIRESTONE MECHANIC SHOP. I OPENED UP MY CONSOLE BECAUSE MOST OF THE SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE CONSOLE,... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Mar 6, 2012

MY CAR HAS A DEFECT IN THE SUSPENSION WITH IS CAUSING UNRESOLVED ISSUES WITH THE ALIGNMENT. I PURCHASED MY CAR IN 01/2012 TWO MONTHS LATER I DISCOVERED MY ALIGNMENT WAS OFF. THE DEALER DID NOT HAVE AN ALIGNMENT MACHINE SO I WAS TOLD BY SUZUKI CORP USA I COULD TAKE IT TO A PROFESSIONAL AND HAVE IT AL... Read more

Incident date: Mar 6, 2012

Incident date: Sep 18, 2012

I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK, AND THE SERVICE ESP SYSTEM CAME ON, RIGHT AFTER THAT THE REAR CAR STARTED SWAYING BACK AND FORTH. WHEN THIS STARTED I REMOVED MY FOOT FROM THE GAS AND THE CAR KEPT DOING THIS, AND THE CAR THEN SPENT AROUND AND I WAS GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY BACKWARDS FOR ABOUT 100 PLUS YA... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Sep 18, 2012

Crash 1 injured

NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2012 SUZUKI KIZASHI

2012 Suzuki Kizashi 4 DR AWD

Category	Rating
Rollover	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Rollover Risk	10.9%

Safety Technology

Feature	Status
Electronic Stability Control	Standard
Forward Collision Warning	No
Lane Departure Warning	No

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

EPA Fuel Economy, 2012 SUZUKI KIZASHI

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios) (Front-Wheel Drive)	23.0	30.0	25.0	Regular	$2,450
2.4L 4-cyl, Manual 6-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	20.0	29.0	24.0	Regular	$2,550

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)

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

Technical Service Bulletins, 2012 SUZUKI KIZASHI

6 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
020000 SUSPENSION	2
100000 POWER TRAIN	1
060000 ENGINE (PWS)	1
350000 EQUIPMENT	1
160000 STRUCTURE	1

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.

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.

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

350000 EQUIPMENT

100000 POWER TRAIN

This bulletin describes corrective action needed to address complaints of reduction in engine power output due to activation of the continuously variable transmission (CVT) temperature protection control system due to deterioration of the C

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

SUZUKI KIZASHI - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the SUZUKI KIZASHI across all model years (2010, 2013).

22 Total Recalls

114 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

6 Reported Crashes

1 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

SUZUKI KIZASHI - Year by Year

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

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2013	6	6	View
2012 (current)	5	43
2011	5	29	View
2010	6	36	View

Other SUZUKI Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
GRAND VITARA	63	879	View
GSX1300R	42	45	View
GSX-R1000	25	61	View
SX4	24	427	View
GSX-R750	21	65	View
DL1000	20	39	View
FORENZA	18	1,360	View
GSX-R600	16	116	View

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2012 SUZUKI KIZASHI

Complaint Statistics

Top Reported Components

NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2012 SUZUKI KIZASHI

Safety Technology

EPA Fuel Economy, 2012 SUZUKI KIZASHI

Technical Service Bulletins, 2012 SUZUKI KIZASHI

Most Affected Components

SUZUKI KIZASHI - All Years Overview

SUZUKI KIZASHI - Year by Year

Other SUZUKI Models