2010 Suzuki Kizashi
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Recalls
6 recalls name the 2010 Suzuki Kizashi. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
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 adult or child is occupying the seat.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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. Suzuki's numbers for this recall are 4011 and 4012.
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 cracking.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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 improved parts. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934.
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 depressing the brake pedal.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
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 of negative pressure.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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 will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 12, 2014. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is VG.
Suzuki IS recalling certain model year 2010 kizashi passenger vehicles manufactured from october 13, 2009 through may 31, 2010. the hinged door of the center lower box located in the front dashboard area fails to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact."
Risk and remedy
Risk
The door may open in a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the vehicle's occupants.
Remedy
Suzuki will notify owners and dealers will replace the instrument panel center lower box of the affected vehicles with a new part free of charge. the safety recall began on july 13, 2010. owners may contact suzuki at 1-714-996-7040.
Owner complaints
23 complaints1 involved a crash
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Latest complaints
- Air bags · Fuel/propulsion system · Seats
Currently have a airbag light on my dash that only goes away for a minute when i hit a bump as well as the passenger seat not detecting there is someone there so their airbag light says its off, no one will help when you call suzuki but they want to keep sending things like fuel tank may crack and…
Currently have a airbag light on my dash that only goes away for a minute when i hit a bump as well as the passenger seat not detecting there is someone there so their airbag light says its off, no one will help when you call suzuki but they want to keep sending things like fuel tank may crack and occupant classification system or about the airbags, me and my passenger or just me are at risk of definitely a head injury because of our airbags not even working because the seat is not detecting us, my airbag light stays on never comes off since 2023 but suzuki dont want to offer any help, this car has become a problem with all the money being put into it just for there to be recalls and my car not wanting to work half the time
- Air bags · Fuel/propulsion system
I have received multiple recall notifications for problems with air bag on the passenger side, and a fuel tank that Suzuki says may crack. It would be great to have these things taken care of, but the repair providers that Suzuki has authorized are both 3 HOURS away! That means 6 hours total…
I have received multiple recall notifications for problems with air bag on the passenger side, and a fuel tank that Suzuki says may crack. It would be great to have these things taken care of, but the repair providers that Suzuki has authorized are both 3 HOURS away! That means 6 hours total driving time, which is quite unreasonable. Does the NHTSA have any authority to either 1) get Suzuki to authorize a shop a reasonable distance from me, or, 2) have Suzuki reimburse me for recall repairs done at a local facility? I have called Suzuki myself, but they are extremely unhelpful. They made their money when they sold the car, and seem to be extremely unwilling to promote any lasting good will.
- Power train
The vehicle goes in the limp mode while accelerating uphill. At one occasion it went into the limp mode and stalled, very unsafe for highway. Turing it off and restarting needed. The transmission has issues that hasn't been addressed by the manufacturer.
- Air bags
The contact owns a 2010 Suzuki Kizashi. The contact had received a recall letter regarding the front passenger’s air bag seat sensor. The contact stated that she was not aware of warning lights only a short beeping sound when any weight was placed on the seat. The contact took the vehicle to the…
The contact owns a 2010 Suzuki Kizashi. The contact had received a recall letter regarding the front passenger’s air bag seat sensor. The contact stated that she was not aware of warning lights only a short beeping sound when any weight was placed on the seat. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and the seat cushion sensor was replaced. The contact later received another recall letter stating that the seat cushion sensor had to be replaced with a newer sensor. The vehicle was not repaired because the dealer did not have the part. The dealer informed the contact that the manufacturer had not responded to a request for a parts update. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure but could not provide a timeline on parts availability. The failure mileage was approximately 52,000.
- Engine · Power train · Vehicle speed control
Transmission control module (tcm) for the cvt, the tcm may detect an abnormality in the cvt pulley ratio under as a result of the unusual movement of the stepper motor. The malfunction indicator light (mil) may illuminate and the cvt could go into a fail safe mode resulting in the vehicle losing…
Transmission control module (tcm) for the cvt, the tcm may detect an abnormality in the cvt pulley ratio under as a result of the unusual movement of the stepper motor. The malfunction indicator light (mil) may illuminate and the cvt could go into a fail safe mode resulting in the vehicle losing acceleration. contacted the suzuki corporation and they state my vin IS not showing this recall however, the vehicle IS doing the exact same thing. recall notice has been out for this exact year, make and model of this vehicle, but denies that it's for this vehicle. while driving on the highway this vehicle went into like a safety type mode and would not accelerate, and the vehicle will not exit the fail safe mode and needs dealership attention. I almost died on the highway from this issue. *tr
- Air bags · Electrical system · Steering
The car has low mileage. first the air conditioning system went out. We called suzuki to see if there was a recall, they said no. we had to search for a part and finally had it replaced at great cost. Now a few months latter this happens. The passanger air bag light has been on for about 2 weeks.…
The car has low mileage. first the air conditioning system went out. We called suzuki to see if there was a recall, they said no. we had to search for a part and finally had it replaced at great cost. Now a few months latter this happens. The passanger air bag light has been on for about 2 weeks. Called toyota dealer. He said it IS probably just a bad msg, happens in hawaii all the time, so we continued driving it. While driving the car on jan 6, on the other side of the island of hawaii, as we turned left onto the main highway hear oceanview, all the dash lights came on. The car lost power steering but we were able to get it to a safe place. We could not shut the engine off until about 30 minutes later. We had the car towed to the dealer. While they were testing the car, it stopped in the middle of testing and they couldn't restart it. It had 12 - 15 codes that they had to clear. The air bag light came back and could not be cleared. Now one week later the car IS still not fixed as there are no "air bag control modules" available in hawaii. it will take 2-4 weeks to get one. We are having to pay for a rental car. We only have 37,000 miles!
- Steering
On july 10,2019 pulled out of a red light making right turn steering wheel became hard to turn pulled over turn engine off waited 5 or 10 minutes turned engine back on steering was normal, same thing happened next day under low speed conditions turned engine off steering became normal again. Did…
On july 10,2019 pulled out of a red light making right turn steering wheel became hard to turn pulled over turn engine off waited 5 or 10 minutes turned engine back on steering was normal, same thing happened next day under low speed conditions turned engine off steering became normal again. Did not have another steering problem until september 5, 2019 traveling on interstate highway 60 mph steering wheel became hard to turn, pulled over turned engine off waited 5 or 10 minutes this time steering continued to be hard to turn took car to dealership waiting for a diagnosis.
- Power train · Unknown or other · Vehicle speed control
Car has begun lurching and rpm gauge fluctuating at highway speeds (above 60 mph). Transmission fluid was replaced at 80K miles by suzuki dealer, now at 88K miles and having issue. This IS not safe on the highway!
- Fuel/propulsion system
Constant smell of gas and then computer issued code p0456. dealer found a dangerous situation where the fuel fill pipe and attached vent pipe was rusting badly. Small rust holes were in the vent pipe. this was causing the p0456 code and also leaking of fumes and gas. this could cause a possible fire situation with the vehicle.
- Electrical system · Engine · Power train
The car has on numerous occasions while traveling at highway cruising speed on a sunny day will go into a failsafe mode, and no error IS detected by the car, loses the ability to downshift, and loses acceleration. Has become a reoccurring issue on all long trips as the car must be on the road over…
The car has on numerous occasions while traveling at highway cruising speed on a sunny day will go into a failsafe mode, and no error IS detected by the car, loses the ability to downshift, and loses acceleration. Has become a reoccurring issue on all long trips as the car must be on the road over an hour before the instance will occur. Almost always when in the middle of nowhere which causes driver to have to pull over and wait for the car to cool before the car will allow itself or the driver to downshift even in automatic or manu-matic configuration. Please issue the same recall for the 2010 that you did for the 2013. I have a video of the instance occurring if needed.
- Power train
At hi way speed the cvt enters limp mode. You can not accelerate. The vehicle drops in speed and you must pull over and shut the car off. This has happened three times. We do drive mostly hi way and feel like this IS dangerous. We also own a 2013 same make and model. We did receive a recall on it.…
At hi way speed the cvt enters limp mode. You can not accelerate. The vehicle drops in speed and you must pull over and shut the car off. This has happened three times. We do drive mostly hi way and feel like this IS dangerous. We also own a 2013 same make and model. We did receive a recall on it. The 2010 vehicle was manufactured on 10/23/2010. Please investigate for us as we are in fear of being a helpless situation. The date that I entered was the last episode that we had with vehicle.the two previous episodes also happens at that same speed.
- Suspension
Rear shocks failed prematurely. there's a loud "thunk" when you go over a bump. suzuki issued a technical bulletin: ts 01 05223
- Electrical system
2010 suzuki kizashi has electrical issues with the headlights, turn lights, and rear brake lights, reverse lights, and daytime running lights. Bulbs burn out consistently within 6 months and must be repaired too often
- Steering
While driving straight down a level country road at approximately 60mph in light rain, during the day, the power steering suddenly failed. the power steering warning light did illuminate in the gauge cluster. I pulled over, put the car in park, and turned the car off. I turned it back on and…
While driving straight down a level country road at approximately 60mph in light rain, during the day, the power steering suddenly failed. the power steering warning light did illuminate in the gauge cluster. I pulled over, put the car in park, and turned the car off. I turned it back on and power steering was restored. about 1 year later while driving straight in the city during dry weather at night, at about 30mph the car again suddenly lost power steering, the power steering failure warning light did illuminate. I again pulled over, put the car in park and turned it off. I turned it on again and power steering was restored. I've had no other issues with the steering. I did check an online forum for kizashi 's with power steering failure and found another person who had a similar sudden power steering failure. unknown, no answers or explanations for the sudden power steering failure have been found to my knowledge. I have no documentation regarding this complaint.
- Electrical system
Headlight bulbs burn out much too often. since 2010, I have taken the car into the dealer eleven times to replace one or several burned out light bulbs. on one occasion all four primary bulbs burned out at one time. I have receipts of every visit. during the last change on 12/2/15 the dealer…
Headlight bulbs burn out much too often. since 2010, I have taken the car into the dealer eleven times to replace one or several burned out light bulbs. on one occasion all four primary bulbs burned out at one time. I have receipts of every visit. during the last change on 12/2/15 the dealer informs me that suzuki would no longer cover the bulb replacement and labor . the bumper needs to be removed to replace bulbs, so this IS not a cheap exercise, not to mention the safety problems of bulbs burning out so often.
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
TL* the contact owns a 2010 suzuki kizashi. While driving at various speeds, smoke emitted from the exhaust in the rear of the vehicle. The dealer stated that the vehicle was operating as designed, but the failure recurred. The contact mentioned that the failure recurred once a week. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
- Tires › Pressure monitoring and regulating systems
TL* the contact owns a 2010 suzuki kizashi. The contact stated that while driving at 20 mph, the tire pressure warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed but the failure was not determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. updated 09/21/15*lj
- Engine · Power train · Wheels
In the past 13 months I have had to have a engine replacement in which the vehicle was pouring carbon monoxide into the car, I went to pick the vehicle up after being repaired for over a month at the suzuki dealership in charlotte, nc. I drove the car approximately 1.5 miles away where the vehicle…
In the past 13 months I have had to have a engine replacement in which the vehicle was pouring carbon monoxide into the car, I went to pick the vehicle up after being repaired for over a month at the suzuki dealership in charlotte, nc. I drove the car approximately 1.5 miles away where the vehicle cut off as I was making a turn into a busy intersection leaving me stranded in the middle of traffic. After several more weeks of being at the dealership I left with a new transmission along with the new motor. 6 weeks later the transmission broke down again when I was driving down the interstate with my daughter in the car. The transmission was replaced at a suzuki dealership in hickory, nc. I was able to drive the car for 6 more weeks when the vehicle broke down for a third time while I was driving through a busy intersection. None of these break downs have resulted in an accident but I fear the trouble with this car IS endangering my life and my child's life. I have had a suzuki engine expert from the hickory service center look at my car and he can not figure out why the vehicle continues to breakdown the last time the transmission was replaced in january of 2014 I had to replace the front tires I was told an alignment was needed because the car was destroying in the inner side of my front tires. I have had two alignments and a whole new set of tires on the front of my car and again I am needing to replace them and no one can tell me why this IS happening just that this car IS problematic. I fear that I have exhausted all other resources I was sold a lemon and if I had purchased the vehicle new suzuki would of been obligated to replace this vehicle under lemon law but because I purchased this vehicle used. I purchased something that I feel could endanger my child or myself. *tr
- Tires
Tires went bad on this car very fast. I took the car back to the dealer and they even agreed they should not have been going bald. I really did not think anything about it until I took the car elsewhere for an oil change and they told me to check into my warranty. The dealer not even rotated my…
Tires went bad on this car very fast. I took the car back to the dealer and they even agreed they should not have been going bald. I really did not think anything about it until I took the car elsewhere for an oil change and they told me to check into my warranty. The dealer not even rotated my tires the other place did it, I had to prove that I had them rotated which I did. Suzuki did not care. They said the tires are 24,000 mile tires!! There has got to be a reason tires go at 15000 miles this IS when we notice that we were going to need tires. Watch them we always though goodyear/dunlop was a decent tire. *tr
- Suspension
TL* the contact owns a 2010 suzuki kizashi. the contact stated that the front tires would wear prematurely. the dealer was unable to diagnose the failure and provided the contact with new tires. the manufacturer was notified, but denied any assistance with repairs to the failure. a local…
TL* the contact owns a 2010 suzuki kizashi. the contact stated that the front tires would wear prematurely. the dealer was unable to diagnose the failure and provided the contact with new tires. the manufacturer was notified, but denied any assistance with repairs to the failure. a local mechanic diagnosed that there was a defect with the caster and camber. the vehicle was in the process of being repaired. the failure mileage was 15,000 and the current mileage was 21,000.
- Engine and engine cooling
After getting the car to the recall, the engine's belt/pulley tensioner came off, torn apart. This has happened two times with a week gap of occurrence.*tr
- Vehicle speed control
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 suzuki kizashi. the contact stated that on three occasions while driving 25 mph, the rpms increased to 1,800 while the brakes were depressed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer several times for diagnostic testing but they were unable to find a failure code. the…
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 suzuki kizashi. the contact stated that on three occasions while driving 25 mph, the rpms increased to 1,800 while the brakes were depressed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer several times for diagnostic testing but they were unable to find a failure code. the dealer also test drove the vehicle and was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer filed report 2-242457358. The failure mileage was 2,500 and the current mileage was 5,100. Updated 05/03/11*lj updated 1/5/12 *cn
- Electrical system
The display including speedometer, tachometer, blinker, multifunction display shut down. This failure occurred within a month from purchase of the brand new suzuki kizashi 2010. *Tr
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10216558Reminder 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.
- 10212108Service 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".
- 10160918This 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.
- 10159469This 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 revised draft notification letter to be sent to owners is attached to the Service Bulletin.
- 10154347This 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 occur at specific locations of the cylinder block which may result in coolant loss and engine overheating.
- 10153014This 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. Cracks may occur at specific locations of the cylinder block which may result in coolant loss and engine overheating. Also included is a letter to be sent to the owners of affected vehicles, informing them of the warranty extension.
- 10153013This 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 specific locations of the cylinder block which may result in coolant leaks.
- 10152052This 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 stud from becoming separated from the suspension lower arm.
- 10115290This 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 CVT fluid or malfunction of the transmission control module.
- 10042157Suzuki: on certain my 2012 vehicles (sx4/kizashi) equipped with continuously variable transmission (cvt), a voluntary emission campaign has been conducted from manufacturer.
- 10040738American suzuki: the internal spring of alternator belt tensioner could break, allowing the belt to slip or derail.
- 10036956Suzuki: alternator belt tensioner pulley replacement. Internal spring of alternator belt tensioner could break, allowing the belt to slip or derail.
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