2012 SUZUKI SX4
3 recalls, 50 complaints - 7 TSBs - 4/5 safety rating
18V804000 Nov 14, 2018
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
Defect Description
Suzuki Motor America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Suzuki SX4 vehicles. The power steering pump may seize causing a loss of steering assist.
Consequence
A seizure of the power steering pump would cause a loss of power steering assist, requiring extra steering effort at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Suzuki has notified owners, and dealers will replace the power steering pump with an improved one, free of charge. The recall began October 25, 2019. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is CZ.
15V587000 Sep 22, 2015
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
Defect Description
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2012-2103 Suzuki SX4 vehicles manufactured September 3, 2011, to April 5, 2013. In the affected vehicles, insufficient clearance between the power steering pump body and the power steering fluid control valve may cause improper ... Read more
Consequence
A seizure of the power steering pump would cause a loss of power steering assist, requiring extra steering effort at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering pump, free of charge. The recall began on October 9, 2015. Owners may contact Suzuki's customer service number at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is VS.
14V811000 Dec 22, 2014
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.
Complaint Statistics
50 total complaints
2 crashes 1 fires 2 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STEERING | 14 |
| AIR BAGS | 12 |
| POWER TRAIN | 5 |
| ENGINE | 3 |
| SEATS | 3 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
| TIRES | 1 |
STRUCTURE:BODY
Feb 11, 2026
Incident date: Feb 9, 2026
The hinge has broken from the body, causing the liftgate to fail to close the back trunk area of the vehicle. The defective hinge has caused misalignment of the door and an unsecure compartment which is a violation of NC State Law according to NC GS 20-116. This puts the passenger's and driver of th... Read more
ENGINE
Feb 7, 2025
Incident date: Feb 2, 2025
vehicle loses acceleration power intermittently. No response when pressing accelerator or when speeding up with cruise control. Pressing the gas harder does not help but the vehicle starts working normally a few seconds later. Dangerous on busy roads. I don't think it is a weak fuel pump because it ... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Feb 18, 2024
Incident date: May 1, 2023
While driving car came to an abrupt stop and stalled. (ABS) Had to engage brake to restart car. Noticed abnormal shifting while driving in NC mountains.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Feb 18, 2024
Incident date: May 1, 2023
UNKNOWN - Looked into recall information regarding this vehicle. KBB.COM specified a headlight issue that has not been repaired on my vehicle.
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID
Jun 28, 2021
Incident date: Jun 28, 2021
2012 SUZUKI SX4. CONSUMER WRITES SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT FOR POWER STEERING PUMP SAFETY RECALL.
SEATS
Mar 8, 2021
Incident date: Feb 1, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 SUZUKI SX4. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO SARASOTA MITSUBISHI (6826 S TAMIAMI TRAIL, SARASOTA, FL 34231) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED AS PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BOTTOM MALFUNCTION.... Read more
STEERING
Feb 20, 2021
Incident date: Oct 23, 2018
I WAS SENT A RECALL NOTICE FOR MY CAR AND THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE SERVICE PROVIDER THAT IS NEAR MY HOME HAS CLOSED DOWN AND THE OTHER ONE THAT IS ON THE LIST IS 50 MILES AWAY FROM MY HOME. ALL OTHER PLACES ARE OUT OF MY STATE. HELP
STEERING
Jul 30, 2020
Incident date: Feb 1, 2020
NOTHING YET. I CONTINUE TO GET RECALL NOTICED BUT NO ONE HAS PARTS FOR IT ANYMORE AND CAN'T GET THEM IN. THE CAR IS DRIVABLE BUT I WORRY ABOUT AN INCIDENT HAPPENING ONE DAY
STEERING
Jan 21, 2020
Incident date: Jan 21, 2020
2012 SUZUKI SX4. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE POWER STEERING PUMP. *LD *JS
STEERING
Dec 20, 2019
Incident date: Oct 25, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 SUZUKI SX4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V587000 (STEERING). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT... Read more
ENGINE
Nov 6, 2019
Incident date: Nov 5, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 SUZUKI SX4. THE CONTACT CALLED NHTSA REGARDING NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V587000 (STEERING). WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP, THE ENGINE STARTED TO RATTLE UNCONTROLLABLY. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE ... Read more
STEERING
Nov 6, 2019
Incident date: Nov 5, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 SUZUKI SX4. THE CONTACT CALLED NHTSA REGARDING NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V587000 (STEERING). WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP, THE ENGINE STARTED TO RATTLE UNCONTROLLABLY. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE ... Read more
STEERING
Oct 11, 2019
Incident date: Jan 18, 2019
I WAS NOTIFIED OF A SECOND RECALL (18V-804) OF THE POWER STEERING AT THE END OF 2018 STATING THAT THE POWER STEERING MAY GO OUT UNDER REALLY COLD CONDITIONS. I LIVE IN MINNESOTA, THERE IS NO WAY TO AVOID THE COLD! MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT ON JANUARY 18, 2019. I COULD NO LONGER HOLD OUT AND GOT SOM... Read more
STEERING
Sep 10, 2019
Incident date: Mar 9, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 SUZUKI SX4. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE STEERING LOST POWER. THE DEALER WAS NOT CALLED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V587000 (STEERING); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE... Read more
STEERING
Jul 28, 2019
Incident date: Jan 28, 2019
DURING THE POLAR VORTEX, THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT.
STEERING
May 28, 2019
Incident date: Apr 24, 2019
CAMPAIGN NUMBER 18V804000, SUZUKI HAS NO PLAN TO CORRECT POWER STEERING ISSUE. I HAD IT FIXED MYSELF AND SENT SUZUKI A COPY OF THE BILL REQUESTING REPAYMENT, DENIED BECAUSE OF A USED PART INSTALLED. I SPOKE WITH SUZUKI HEADQUARTERS AND THE CAR DEALERSHIP I BOUGHT THE CAR FROM NEW, THEY WERE NO HEL... Read more
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
Feb 27, 2019
Incident date: Nov 29, 2018
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP, THERE WAS A RECALL AND I CALLED SUZUKI AND ALL THEY DO I HANG UP ON ME. *TR
STEERING
Feb 27, 2019
Incident date: Nov 29, 2018
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP, THERE WAS A RECALL AND I CALLED SUZUKI AND ALL THEY DO I HANG UP ON ME. *TR
POWER TRAIN
Feb 6, 2019
Incident date: Jan 22, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 SUZUKI SX4. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE RPMS INCREASED AND THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD. AFTERWARDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD ONLY REACH 20 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO SUBARU OF WICHITA (11610 E KELLOGG DR N, WICHITA, KS 67207, (316) 264-7777) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOS... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Feb 13, 2018
Incident date: Dec 27, 2017
RECALL FOR GEAR SHIFT LEVER REPLACED WITH DEFECTIVE GEAR SHIFT LEVER THAT CAN BE BUMPED INTO REVERSE WHILE IN DRIVE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 30, 2017
Incident date: Oct 19, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 SUZUKI SX4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TACHOMETER AND SPEEDOMETER WERE STRUCTURALLY UNSOUND AND MOVED OUT OF POSITION. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CORRECT INFORMATION ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL/CLUSTER. THE CONTACT WAS UNCERTAIN IF THERE WAS AN INTERNAL SHORT OR... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Oct 30, 2017
Incident date: Oct 19, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 SUZUKI SX4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TACHOMETER AND SPEEDOMETER WERE STRUCTURALLY UNSOUND AND MOVED OUT OF POSITION. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CORRECT INFORMATION ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL/CLUSTER. THE CONTACT WAS UNCERTAIN IF THERE WAS AN INTERNAL SHORT OR... Read more
SEATS
Jun 19, 2017
Incident date: Jun 4, 2017
THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT SENSOR HAS FAILED TO REGISTER A PASSENGER AND COMMUNICATE WITH THE COMPUTER. THIS WILL CAUSE THE AIRBAGS TO NOT DEPLOY AND CAN SERIOUSLY INJURE THE PASSENGER. SUZUKI WAS NOTIFIED AND REFUSES TO REPAIR THE ISSUE. INSTEAD THEY WANT OVER $2000 FOR A NEW SEAT. YEARS 2007 - 2011 H... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jun 19, 2017
Incident date: Jun 4, 2017
THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT SENSOR HAS FAILED TO REGISTER A PASSENGER AND COMMUNICATE WITH THE COMPUTER. THIS WILL CAUSE THE AIRBAGS TO NOT DEPLOY AND CAN SERIOUSLY INJURE THE PASSENGER. SUZUKI WAS NOTIFIED AND REFUSES TO REPAIR THE ISSUE. INSTEAD THEY WANT OVER $2000 FOR A NEW SEAT. YEARS 2007 - 2011 H... Read more
AIR BAGS
Nov 26, 2016
Incident date: Nov 6, 2016
HELLO THE PASSAGER AIR BAG FAIL THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS ISSUE BUT I NEVER RECEIVED ONE ON MY CAR BUT A FEW OF MY FRIENDS RECEIVED THERE RECALL ON THERE SX4 2012 WHY DID NOT I RECEIVE MINE ? THIS IS A MATTER OF LIFE OR INJURY DEALERSHIP SAID SUZUKI SHOULD REPLACE BUT SUZUKI REFUSE TO DO ANY... Read more
AIR BAGS
Nov 23, 2016
Incident date: Nov 6, 2016
BOTH AIRBAGS FAILED AT THE SAME TIME I CONTACTED SUZUKI AND THEY REFUSE TO DO ANYTHING. FRIENDS OF MINE OWN SAME CAR AND THEY RECEIVED A RECALL I DID NOT.. TOOK CAR TO DEALERSHIP THEY CAN NOT FIGURE OUT WHY BOTH FAILED AT THE SAME TIME TOLD ME SUZUKI SHOULD REPLACE BOTH SEATS.. DRIVER AND PASS... Read more
AIR BAGS
Nov 21, 2016
Incident date: Nov 7, 2016
THE MAT THAT YOU SIT ON THAT TURN ON THE SAFETY AIR BAGS FAILED CONTACTED SUZUKI THERE IS A RECALL BUT REFUSE TO FIX MINE.. FOUR OF MY FRIENDS OWN SAME CAR AND THEY RECEIVED THERE RECALL FROM SUZUKI ON THERE SX4 THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE WHICH COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH
AIR BAGS
Sep 8, 2016
Incident date: Jun 20, 2016
TAKATA RECALL I WAS IN AN ACCIDENT WHERE I REAR ENDED A CAR THAT WAS STOPPED AT A LIGHT ON A CITY STREET, SPEED LIMIT 25-35, GOING UPHILL. UPON IMPACT AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE FRONT OF MY CAR WAS SEVERELY CRUSHED HAVING GONE UNDER THE SUV. SPARE TIRE ON SUV SAVED MY LIFE. I BELIEVE THAT THE AIRB... Read more
Crash
1 injured
POWER TRAIN
Mar 28, 2016
Incident date: Mar 28, 2016
I HAD MY CAR REPAIRED IN A RECALL IN JAN 2015 (ITS CODE IS VL). AFTER ABOUT ONE MONTH I FOUND SOMETIMES IT WAS DIFFICULT TO MOVE THE STICK OUT OF PARK. IT WAS A RANDOM ISSUE SO I DIDN'T TAKE IT SERIOUS AT THAT TIME. RECENTLY THE ISSUE HAPPENS MORE FREQUENTLY. I CALLED SUZUKI CUSTOMER SERVICE ON MA... Read more
STEERING
Jan 28, 2016
Incident date: Jan 28, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 SUZUKI SX4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V587000 (STEERING) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTUR... Read more
STEERING
Nov 2, 2015
Incident date: Oct 31, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 SUZUKI SX4. WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL LEFT, THE CONTACT OBSERVED AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILE... Read more
STEERING
Oct 21, 2015
Incident date: Jul 10, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 SUZUKI SX4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFT FAILED TO SWITCH INTO THE PARK POSITION WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V811000 (POWER TRAIN), BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. IN ADDITION, WHILE DRIVING... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Oct 21, 2015
Incident date: Jul 10, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 SUZUKI SX4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFT FAILED TO SWITCH INTO THE PARK POSITION WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V811000 (POWER TRAIN), BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. IN ADDITION, WHILE DRIVING... Read more
AIR BAGS
Sep 25, 2015
Incident date: Aug 1, 2015
I WAS DRIVING FROM PA TO MD FOR VACATION. SUDDENLY THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON IN MY DASH PANEL. THE LIGHT HAS STAYED ON TO THIS DAY. I HAVE CONTACTED SUZUKI AND BECAUSE IT IS PAST WARRANTY ON THAT PART OF THE CAR, THEY WILL NOT EVEN LOOK AT WHY. I WOULD HAVE TO PAY SOMEONE ALMOST $100 TO HAVE IT LOOKE... Read more
AIR BAGS
Sep 16, 2015
Incident date: Sep 13, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 SUZUKI SX4. WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH TO TURN INTO THE CONTACT'S DRIVEWAY, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED. THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE NEAR THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITH FORCE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE FACE, A BLO... Read more
Crash
1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Sep 8, 2015
Incident date: Jun 27, 2012
SINCE I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE EVERY TIME YOU SHIFT GEARS THE CLUTCH MAKES UNUSUAL SOUND.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 15, 2015
Incident date: Jun 22, 2015
SUZUKI IS CONDUCTING A RECALL UNDER CAMPAIGN 14V811000. WHEN I CONTACTED THE DEALER LISTED ON MY NOTIFICATION LETTER FROM SUZUKI, I WAS INFORMED THAT THEY HAD ENDED THEIR CONTRACT WITH SUZUKI, AND THAT, ALTHOUGH THEY COULD DO THE WORK, SUZUKI WOULD NOT REIMBURSE THEM FOR IT. BECAUSE THE NEAREST DEAL... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jul 10, 2015
Incident date: Jan 1, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 SUZUKI SX4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER:14V811000 (POWER TRAIN) AND STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WERE ONLY FIVE PARTS A MONTH BEING RECEIVED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED... Read more
STEERING
Apr 7, 2015
Incident date: Apr 1, 2015
UPON ENTERING AN INTERSECTION, THE POWER STEERING FAILED TO OPERATE RESULTING IN A DRAMATIC INCREASE IN THE FORCE REQUIRED TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE. THIS COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A COLLISION WITH OTHER VEHICLES OR PEDESTRIANS. *TR
AIR BAGS
Feb 22, 2015
Incident date: Feb 16, 2015
AT 48648 MILES THE DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON INDICATING AN ISSUE. I CONTACTED SUZUKI IN CALIFORNIA AND THEY IN TURN INFORMED ME THAT I WOULD NEED TO PAY TO GET THIS FIXED. THE COST CAN BE UP TO $3000 BEING THERE IS NO RECALL AND NO WARRANTY AFTER 36000 MILES. I HAVE A ISSUE... Read more
AIR BAGS
Dec 10, 2014
Incident date: Oct 28, 2011
PASSENGER FRONT SIDE AIR BAG LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON, SENT TWO NOTES TO DEALER-NO REPLY WITH ALL THE TALK OF RECALLS OF SUZUKI I AM CONCERNED, WITH NO REPLY FROM DEALER EVEN MORE CONCERNED (5 STAR, ALTOONA, PA) (NEED TO VERIFY YEAR AND MILEAGE, CAR IS NOT HERE NOW). *TR
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Nov 30, 2014
Incident date: Nov 26, 2014
THE AIRBAG LIGHT HAS ILLUMINATED AND WILL NOT TURN OFF. I AM AFRAID THAT A SENSOR OR CONNECTION MAY CAUSE THE AIRBAG TO EITHER DEPLOY WHILE DRIVING OR NOT DEPLOY IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT. THIS IS A SENSITIVE ISSUE THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED!!! *TR
AIR BAGS
Nov 30, 2014
Incident date: Nov 26, 2014
THE AIRBAG LIGHT HAS ILLUMINATED AND WILL NOT TURN OFF. I AM AFRAID THAT A SENSOR OR CONNECTION MAY CAUSE THE AIRBAG TO EITHER DEPLOY WHILE DRIVING OR NOT DEPLOY IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT. THIS IS A SENSITIVE ISSUE THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED!!! *TR
AIR BAGS
Nov 1, 2014
Incident date: Oct 1, 2013
TL-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 SUZUKI SX4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE CUSHION IN THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SEAT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000. NE
AIR BAGS
May 19, 2014
Incident date: May 19, 2014
I HAVE BRIDGESTONE TIRES ONLY ABOUT 29,500 MILES AND HAVE UNEVEN WEAR ON ALL MY TIRES I HAVE THEM ROTAED AT EVERY 3000 MILES THAT SHOULDN'T BE AND MY AIR BAG LIGHT ON THE PASSANGER SIDE IS OFF WHEN YOU SIT IN THE SEAT AND ON WHEN NO NONE SITS IN IT TVI TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES AND T... Read more
TIRES
May 19, 2014
Incident date: May 19, 2014
I HAVE BRIDGESTONE TIRES ONLY ABOUT 29,500 MILES AND HAVE UNEVEN WEAR ON ALL MY TIRES I HAVE THEM ROTAED AT EVERY 3000 MILES THAT SHOULDN'T BE AND MY AIR BAG LIGHT ON THE PASSANGER SIDE IS OFF WHEN YOU SIT IN THE SEAT AND ON WHEN NO NONE SITS IN IT TVI TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES AND T... Read more
SEATS
Aug 7, 2013
Incident date: Jul 9, 2013
THE SUN MELTED MY SEAT AND SHIFTER AREA HERE IN FLORIDA. I IN FORM SUZUKI CORP. BUT THEY REFUSE TO REPLY TO THE ISSUE EVEN AFTER SUBMITTING PHOTOS AND GOING TO THE DEALERSHIP . I AM ALSO VERY CONCERN ABOUT FIRE STARTING IN THE CAR AS THE SUN MELTED THE INSIDE COULD AS WELL START A FIRE. THE CAR IS U... Read more
Fire
ENGINE
Oct 13, 2012
Incident date: Sep 25, 2012
WHILE BRAKING TO STOP AT AN INTERSECTION, THE ENGINE SURGED RADICALLY AND COULD NOT STOP VEHICLE. THE CAR COASTED THROUGH THE INTERSECTION BEFORE VIOLENTLY JOLTING TO A STOP BEFORE HITTING THE CURB. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS SOLID AS A ROCK WHILE APPLYING. THIS HAPPENED A SECOND TIME TWO DAYS LATER. ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 13, 2012
Incident date: Sep 25, 2012
WHILE BRAKING TO STOP AT AN INTERSECTION, THE ENGINE SURGED RADICALLY AND COULD NOT STOP VEHICLE. THE CAR COASTED THROUGH THE INTERSECTION BEFORE VIOLENTLY JOLTING TO A STOP BEFORE HITTING THE CURB. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS SOLID AS A ROCK WHILE APPLYING. THIS HAPPENED A SECOND TIME TWO DAYS LATER. ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Oct 13, 2012
Incident date: Sep 25, 2012
WHILE BRAKING TO STOP AT AN INTERSECTION, THE ENGINE SURGED RADICALLY AND COULD NOT STOP VEHICLE. THE CAR COASTED THROUGH THE INTERSECTION BEFORE VIOLENTLY JOLTING TO A STOP BEFORE HITTING THE CURB. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS SOLID AS A ROCK WHILE APPLYING. THIS HAPPENED A SECOND TIME TWO DAYS LATER. ... Read more
NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2012 SUZUKI SX4
2012 Suzuki Sx4 5 HB AWD
| Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 4 / 5 ★★★★☆ |
| Frontal Crash | 4 / 5 ★★★★☆ |
| Frontal Crash, Driver | 4 / 5 ★★★★☆ |
| Frontal Crash, Passenger | 3 / 5 ★★★☆☆ |
| Side Crash | 3 / 5 ★★★☆☆ |
| Side Crash, Driver | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Side Crash, Passenger | 2 / 5 ★★☆☆☆ |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★★★★☆ |
| Rollover Risk | 13.3% |
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 SX4
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 6-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 22.0 | 30.0 | 25.0 | Regular | $2,500 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios) (Front-Wheel Drive) | 23.0 | 29.0 | 25.0 | Regular | $2,500 |
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, 2012 SUZUKI SX4
7 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 2 |
| 020000 SUSPENSION | 2 |
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 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.
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
suz_013727
Jul 6, 2017
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
suz_013727
Jul 6, 2017
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
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
SUZ_013377
Oct 14, 2016
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
SUZUKI SX4 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the SUZUKI SX4 across all model years (2007, 2013).
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Total Recalls
427
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
40
Reported Crashes
12
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths