2009 SUZUKI SX4

3 recalls, 65 complaints - 13 TSBs

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

189,901 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.

VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR

Defect Description

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.

69,587 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.

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

20,692 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.

Complaint Statistics

65 total complaints 6 crashes 2 fires 3 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
AIR BAGS	27
STEERING	4
ENGINE	4
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	4
SEATS	4
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	3
SEAT BELTS	3
POWER TRAIN	3
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL	2
STEERING:COLUMN	1

Incident date: Sep 20, 2009

FUEL FILLER NECK LEAKS FUEL.

Incident date: Oct 18, 2019

WHILE DRIVING SUCH CAR THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON AND STATE SOLID SO I PULL OFF THE STREET TO CHECK WHAT'S GOING AND SHUT OFF THE CAR AFTER THAT THE CAR DO NOT START IMMEDIATELY SO TAKE THREE TIMES TO STARTED IT. SINCE THEN THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHTS STAY ON.

Incident date: May 31, 2019

TAKATA RECALL. AIRBAG LIGHT ON, HAS COME OFF AND ON SEVERAL TIMES. NOW ON, LIGHT WILL NOT RESET. INDICATES PASSENGER SEAT CUSHION IS DEFECTIVE.

Incident date: May 31, 2019

TAKATA RECALL. AIRBAG LIGHT ON, HAS COME OFF AND ON SEVERAL TIMES. NOW ON, LIGHT WILL NOT RESET. INDICATES PASSENGER SEAT CUSHION IS DEFECTIVE.

Incident date: Nov 29, 2018

FIRST ISSUE IS THE AIRBAGS - DRIVER SIDE CENSOR LIGHT HAS BEEN ON EVER SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE BACK IN 2010. I HAD TO GET THE ENGINE REPLACED DUE TO "ROD KNOCK" ONLY TO FIND THAT THE USED ENGINE OF 52,XXX MILES HAS A LEAK ON THE REAR MAIN SEAL. IT'S LIKELY THAT ISSUE THAT LEAD TO MY ORIGINAL E... Read more

Incident date: Nov 29, 2018

Incident date: Feb 2, 2010

PAINT IS BAD CLEAR COAT IS GONE

Incident date: Jan 16, 2017

CAR WAS RUNNING FINE. I WAS DRIVING SOUTHBOUND IN 3 / 6 LANE TRAFFIC 45 MPH IN TOWN WHEN A LOUD KNOCK STARTED KNOCKING UNDER THE HOOD. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OFF THE ROAD AS SOON AS I FOUND A PLACE TO PULL OFF OTHERWISE COULD HAVE STALLED CAUSING A MAJOR CRASH OF VEHICLES. I CALLED AAA TO HAVE IT T... Read more

Incident date: Jan 16, 2017

Incident date: Aug 10, 2016

I WAS DRIVEN N THE LIGHTS FROM THE TOP ALL THE ELECTRICAL GOT ON FIRE , I FOUND OUT SINCE 2005 A BOYFRIEND TOOK MY IDENITY

Crash

Incident date: Nov 25, 2015

MY PARKING BRAKE LIGHT STAYS ON WHILE DRIVING EVEN THOUGH THE BRAKE IS RELEASED. COMES ON GOES OFF. WHAT COULD BE CAUSING THIS? [XXX] I BOUGHT THE CAR IN NOV 2015. IT HAPPENS EVERY TIME THE CAR IS DRIVEN INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552... Read more

Incident date: Jan 10, 2015

I HAVE NOT HAD AN INCIDENT. MY AIRBAG LIGHT HAS BEEN ON FOR A LONG TIME. TOOK IT IN FOR RECALL & THAT DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. THEY TOLD ME I HAD TO BRING IT BACK IN & PAY $150 DIAGNOSTIC FEE TO HAVE THEM FIGURE OUT PROBLEM WITH AIRBAGS. I HAVEN'T BROUGHT IN. I'M FRUSTRATED THEY DIDN'T FIX IT WITH T... Read more

Incident date: Dec 17, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUZUKI SX4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVE BELT SLIPPED CAUSING A SQUEAKING NOISE. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 11V055000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILU... Read more

Incident date: Dec 17, 2014

Incident date: Feb 19, 2013

DIVER AIRBAG LIGHT IS ALWAYS ON. WHEN TAKEN FOR REPAIRS CODE OFTEN DIFFERS. AUTHORIZED SUZUKI DEALERSHIP SAYS THAT ENTIRE WIRING SYSTEM WOULD NEED REPLACED FOR $3000, BUT COULD NOT GUARANTEE THAT WOULD FIX IT.. IT CAN BE CLEARED, BUT THAT IS ONLY EFFECTIVE FOR A FEW DAYS. LIGHT USED TO BE INTERM... Read more

Incident date: Dec 12, 2013

THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. THERE IS A KNOWN RECALL OF THE 2009 SUZUKI SX4 FOR A PROBLEM WITH THE SENSOR IN THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. I BOUGHT THIS CAR AS A USED VEHICLE IN DECEMBER 2013. I HAVE ATTEMPTED TO CONTACT SUZUKI MOTOR OF AMERICA DIRECTLY BY TWO ... Read more

Incident date: Dec 12, 2013

Incident date: Aug 1, 2014

TL * THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUZUKI SX4. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG SERVICED. AFTER THE REPAIR, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED AGAIN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 97,... Read more

Incident date: Dec 4, 2013

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUZUKI SX4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 13V405000 (AIR BAGS) HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR REPAIR. THE DEALER STATED THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT INTERMITTEN... Read more

Incident date: Apr 2, 2012

TWO TPMS SENSORS FAILED. THE FIRST SENSOR FAILED AT ABOUT 31000 MILES AND WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. THEN AT AROUND 50,000 MILES THE SECOND TPMS SENSOR FAILED AFTER WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED. THE FAILURE IS MECHANICAL IN NATURE. THE THREADED VALVE STEM OF THE TPMS SENSOR DEVELOPS HAIRLINE CRACKS R... Read more

Incident date: Nov 13, 2013

I HAVE RECEIVED TWO SAFETY RECALL LETTERS FROM SUZUKI DETAILING A PROBLEM WITH MY AIRBAG SYSTEM THAT MATCHES A PROBLEM THAT I HAVE HAD WITH THE CAR FOR THE LAST TWO YEARS. MY AIRBAG LIGHT IS ALWAYS ILLUMINATED. WHEN I RECEIVED THE FIRST RECALL LETTER, I TOOK MY CAR TO A SUZUKI DEALERSHIP. THEY CONFI... Read more

Incident date: Sep 23, 2013

2009 SUZUKI SX4 64,000 AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON EVEN THOUGH NEVER IN AN ACCIDENT OR ACTIVATED. CONTACTED DEALERSHIP AND TOLD ME NOT UNDER WARRANTY. COSTS WAY OVER $1,000 TO FIX AND UNFORTUNATELY I DON'T HAVE THAT KIND OF MONEY. I DID SOME RESEARCH AND FOUND AN EXTREMELY HIGH VOLUME OF COMPLAINTS FO... Read more

Incident date: Sep 30, 2010

WHILE MY CAR WAS UNDER WARRANTY, ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASIONS I GOT THE AIRBAG SYMBOL. NOW THAT MY WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED NOW THE AIRBAG SYMBOL CAME BACK PLUS THE FRONT PASSENGER SEATBELT UNLOCK LIGHT SYMBOL, EVEN WITH THE SEATBELT SECURED. I WENT TO SUZUKI THEY TOLD ME THAT I HAD TO PAY TO GET ... Read more

Incident date: Nov 2, 2011

THIS VEHICLE AIR BAG SENSOR HAD A PROBLEM EARLY ON.. BROUGHT TO DEALERSHIP THEY RESET... *TR AIR BAG LIGT CAME BACK ON, WANTED ME TO PAY TO RESET IT... SO I NEVER DID... BUT AS I READ OTHER PEOPLE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE WITH A SENSOR THAT SHUTS OFF THE AIRBAG... AND LEAVES IT OFF WITH NO... Read more

Incident date: Jul 10, 2013

I WOULD LIKE TO SUBMIT A CLAIM ON MY 2009 SUZUKI SX4 DUE TO THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATION WITH DTC CODE B1318 FAULT. THIS HAS CAUSED BOTH AIRBAG WARNING LIGHTS, AIRBAG OFF LIGHTS AND SEATBELT LIGHTS, TO COME ON AND NOT GO OFF AT VARIOUS TIMES. WE WERE SENT A LETTER FROM SUZUKI ACKNOWLED... Read more

Incident date: May 21, 2013

CHIRPING OF ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT AREAD NOTICED. SUZUKI REPLACED SERPENTINE BELT AND TENSIONER PULLEY OUT OF WARRANTY. SEEMS LIKE SOMETHING IS WRONG WHEN REPLACING A TENSIONER PULLEY BELOW 35000 MILES. *TR

Incident date: May 21, 2013

Incident date: Apr 15, 2013

MY SUZUKI SX-4 HAS SHOWN AN AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT FOR JUST OVER TWO YEARS. THIS BEGAN JUST SHORTLY AFTER THE WARRANTY PERIOD EXPIRED. I RESEARCHED THE PROBLEM ONLINE, AND FOUND THAT THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE, AND THAT MOST CASES REQUIRED A REPAIR IN EXCESS OF $1000. RECENTLY, SUZUKI ISSUED A REPAIR E... Read more

Incident date: Dec 13, 2012

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUZUKI SX4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS HE NOTICED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT USED A PERSONAL SCAN TOOL WHICH READ THAT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER.... Read more

Incident date: Jan 6, 2013

THE AIR BAG DASH LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. I TOOK IT TO THE SUZUKI DEALERSHIP. THEY TOLD ME THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE PASSENGER SEAT SENSOR. THEY RESET THE LIGHT TO SHUT IT OFF AND CHARGED ME $99.95 LABOR TO DO SO. I ASKED WHY THIS WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY OR THE RECALL. THEY TOLD ME I... Read more

Incident date: Sep 3, 2012

JUST BACK FROM 15 MILE TRIP TO WALMART, TURNED INTO LONG DRIVEWAY AND DROVE ABOUT 200 FEET WHEN HEARD NOISE LIKE WE WERE DRAGGING A LARGE WEED ; STOPPED AND SAW THE TIRE HAD FAILED . LOOKED LIKE THE SIDEWALL OF THE TIRE CLOSE TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE RIM HAD SPLIT ALL AROUND THE TIRE. PURCHASED THES... Read more

Incident date: Jul 13, 2012

PURCHASED VEHICLE ON 6/29/12. AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON TWO WEEKS LATER. RESEARCH INDICATES THAT MY AIRBAGS ARE NOW DISABLED. AUTHORIZED SUZUKI DEALER/REPAIR FACILITY IS 125 MILES AWAY. ON LINE BLOGS AND THIS WEBSITE INDICATE PROBLEMS WITH DISCONNECT IN SEAT SENSOR EMBEDDED WITHIN FRONT PASSE... Read more

Incident date: Jul 13, 2012

Incident date: May 1, 2012

VEHICLE IN DEALER SHOP FOR SAFETY INSPECTION (NEW YORK). DEALER TOLD OF RECALL FOR MIRROR SCREWS, GPS BATTERY, AND PASSENGER SEAT PAD. I INFORMED DEALER OF PASSENGER AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ON DASH. THE DEALER TOLD ME THEY HAD TO SEND THE GPS BACK TO THE FACTORY, THE SCREWS FOR THE MIRROR WERE ON BACK... Read more

Incident date: Dec 25, 2009

MY CAR'S ISSUE IS THAT AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON. WHEN I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE LOCAL SUZUKI DEALERSHIP TO FIX AN OTHER ISSUE ON BRAKE SYSTEM, THE AIR BAG LIGHT ALSO HAD STAYED ON. THE SERVICE MECHANICS SAW THE FRONT PANEL OF MY CAR WHERE THE BRAKE SYSTEM LIGHT AND AIRBAG SYSTEM LIGHTS WERE ON. HOWE... Read more

Incident date: Dec 25, 2009

Incident date: May 30, 2012

AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON. THIS IS APPARENTLY A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH SUZUKI VEHICLES AND THERE ARE MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS ONLINE. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE LOCAL SUZUKI DEALERSHIP, AND THE AIR BAG SENSOR WAS REPROGRAMMED. HOWEVER, IT STILL RETURNS A B1311 CODE. SUZUKI HAS EXTENDED TH... Read more

Incident date: Jun 3, 2012

THIS ISSUE STARTED WAY BEFORE TODAY, BUT THE AIR BAG SENSOR LIGHT CAME ON PROBABLY IN THE FALL OF 2011 ALONG WITH THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT LIGHT. WE MOVED TO A SMALL TOWN AND BEFORE GETTING TWO NEW TIRES WE WENT TO THE SERVICE STATION ONLY TO FIND OUT IT WAS CLOSED BUT I NEED TO GET MY INSPECTION REI... Read more

Incident date: Jun 3, 2012

Incident date: May 8, 2012

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUZUKI SX4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN FOR A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE. TWO WEEKS LATER, THE AIR BAG AND TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE THEY ADVISED THAT THE SENSOR... Read more

Incident date: Mar 13, 2012

AFTER 38,000 MILES AND LESS THAN 3 YEARS, MY SUZUKI NEEDS A NEW DRIVE BELT AND TENSIONER ACCORDING TO THE DEALERSHIP. MY WARRANTY JUST RAN OUT. ACCORDING TO RESEARCH I HAVE DONE ONLINE THIS BELT SHOULD LAST AT LEAST 60,000 MILES AND THE TENSIONER MUCH LONGER. THEY ARE QUOTING ME 450.00 TO REPAIR. RI... Read more

Incident date: Nov 1, 2011

THE AIR BAG LIGHT USE TO TURN OFF BY RE FASTING MY SEAT BELT BUT NOW STAYS ON ALL TIME AND MY CAR HAS 40K MILES AND I CANT GET AN INSPECTION STICKER BECAUSE OF THIS ,I TOOK IT TO REPAIR AND THE DEALER WANT MORE THAN $2K TO FIX THIS, IN THE MEAN TIME I CAN'T USE THE CAR BECAUSE IS NOT SAFE AND IT H... Read more

Incident date: Nov 1, 2011

Incident date: Jan 6, 2012

I WENT TO THE DEALER FOR THE AIRBAG SERVICE LIGHT ON! THEY CHECKED IT AND TURN THAT THE AIRBAG SENSOR FROM THE PASSENGERS SEAT IS DEAD AND WARRANTY WILL NOT COVER IT!!??? I'M VERY DISAPPOINTED WITH THIS, SUZUKI WARRANTY WILL NOT RESPONSE FOR THEIR VEHICLE SECURITY FAILURES?? WHY?? THEY SAID THAT IF ... Read more

Incident date: Oct 30, 2011

DRIVING HOME FROM WORK MY BRAKES FAILED, FOOT WENT TO THE FLOOR AND NO BRAKES, THEN A MOMENT LATER I HAD SOME, I WAS TERRIFIED BUT MADE IT HOME. MY HUSBAND DID A TEST DRIVE AND TRIED FILLING UP THE FLUID BUT REALIZED IT WAS NOT JUST A FLUID PROBLEM. I CALLED SUZUKI CUSTOMER SERVICE AND TOLD THEM W... Read more

Incident date: Nov 18, 2011

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUZUKI SX4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT, THE ENGINE THROTTLE STARTED TO INCREASE EXCESSIVELY AND THE VEHICLE ACTED AS IF IT WAS GOING TO ACCELERATE ONCE THE CONTACT REMOVED HIS FOOT FROM THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO WAS INS... Read more

Showing 50 of 65 complaints.

EPA Fuel Economy, 2009 SUZUKI SX4

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	22.0	29.0	24.0	Regular	$2,550
2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	22.0	30.0	25.0	Regular	$2,450

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Small Station Wagons)

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

Technical Service Bulletins, 2009 SUZUKI SX4

13 manufacturer communications from 10 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
141000 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL	4
141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE	2
020000 SUSPENSION	2
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION	1
140000 AIR BAGS	1
100000 POWER TRAIN	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 ANNOUNCES THE AVAILABILITY OF AN IMPROVED DRIVESHAFT FLANGE AND DIFFERENTIAL SIDE OIL SEAL FOR 4WD SX4 VEHICLES. THE IMPROVED PARTS HAVE BEEN DESIGNED TO IMPROVE PREVENTION OF CORROSION ON VEHICLES DRIVEN IN SEVERE WEATHER CO

141000 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

SUZUKI: DUE TO CHANGE IN LOAD ON PASSENGER SEAT WITH SHIFTING OF WEIGHT AND OBJECTS IN SEAT, AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATES, CAUSING AN OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION MODULE (OCM) ERROR. MODELS 2009 SX-4. *PE

140000 AIR BAGS

SUZUKI: COUNTER MEASURE PROCEDURE FOR DTC B1318. THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATES, AND DTC B1318 IS STORED. THIS TYPICALLY CAN RESULT FROM A CHANGE IN LOAD ON THE PASSENGER SEAT. *JS

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

141000 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

SUZUKI: DUE TO REPEATED FLEXING, THE FRONT PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM CIRCUIT LOCATED WITHIN SEAT BOTTOM CUSHION ASSEMBLY, HAVE AN ELECTRIC DISCONNECTION. *PE UPDATED 04/10/2013 *JS

141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

SUZUKI: DUE TO REPEATED FLEXING, THE FRONT PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM CIRCUIT LOCATED WITHIN SEAT BOTTOM CUSHION ASSEMBLY, HAVE AN ELECTRIC DISCONNECTION. *PE UPDATED 04/10/2013 *JS

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

141000 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

SUZUKI: THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATES, AND DTC B1318 IS STORED. THIS TYPICALLY CAN RESULT FROM A CHANGE IN LOAD ON THE PASSENGER SEAT, SUCH AS A PASSENGER SHIFTING THEIR WEIGHT ON AND OFF THE SEAT, OR AN OBJECT (BAG, BRIEFCASE, PET

102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

SUZUKI: REPLACING 5TH GEAR PARTS TO REPAIR MANUAL TRANSAXLE CONCERNS SUCH AS POPPING OUT OF 5TH GEAR WHILE DRIVING. WORN OR FAILED 5TH GEAR SYNCHRONIZER, 5TH GEAR, AND RELATED PARTS. DO NOT REPLACE THE TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY. ALL MODEL YEARS LI

SUZUKI SX4 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the SUZUKI SX4 across all model years (2007, 2013).

24 Total Recalls

427 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

40 Reported Crashes

12 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

SUZUKI SX4 - Year by Year

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

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2013	5	18	View
2012	3	50	View
2011	3	16	View
2010	5	29	View
2009 (current)	3	65
2008	3	140	View
2007	2	106	View
2000	0	3	View

Other SUZUKI Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
KIZASHI	86	108	View
GRAND VITARA	63	879	View
GSX1300R	42	45	View
GSX-R1000	25	61	View
GSX-R750	21	65	View
DL1000	20	39	View
FORENZA	18	1,360	View
GSX-R600	16	116	View

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2009 SUZUKI SX4

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Top Reported Components

EPA Fuel Economy, 2009 SUZUKI SX4

Technical Service Bulletins, 2009 SUZUKI SX4

Most Affected Components

SUZUKI SX4 - All Years Overview

SUZUKI SX4 - Year by Year

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