2010 Suzuki SX4
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Recalls
5 recalls name the 2010 Suzuki SX4. Newest first.
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 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, during a crash necessitating deployment, the air bag will…
Risk and remedy
Risk
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 will receive a second notification when parts are available to have their vehicle repaired. The recall began on May 23, 2014. Owners may contact Suzuki at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's recall campaign number is VD.
Suzuki IS recalling certain model year 2009-2010 suzuki grand vitara multipurpose passenger vehicles equipped with 4-cylinder engines; model year 2011 suzuki grand vitara multipurpose passenger vehicles produced prior to october 17, 2010; model year 2010 suzuki SX4 passenger vehicles; and 2011 suzuki SX4 passenger vehicles produced prior to october 14…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the drive belt comes off, requiring the driver to use increased steering effort, or the engine stalls, a vehicle crash could occur
Remedy
Dealers will replace the tension adjuster pulley with an improved part. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on february 16, 2011. owners may contact suzuki at 1-887-697-8985 or visit suzuki's website at http://www.suzukiauto.com.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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. owners may also visit garmin's website at www.garmin.com/nuvibatterypcbrecall.
Owner complaints
21 complaints5 involved a crash1 involved a fire8 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Steering
I need the recall page for the power stering , was in motion
- Vehicle speed control
After coming to a complete stop at a stop sign, I slowly turned the corner to pull into a parking lot when the vehicle suddenly accelerated to a high speed on the city street. I was unable to stop the vehicle before hitting a parked car. The air bags deployed - minor injuries were sustained and the…
After coming to a complete stop at a stop sign, I slowly turned the corner to pull into a parking lot when the vehicle suddenly accelerated to a high speed on the city street. I was unable to stop the vehicle before hitting a parked car. The air bags deployed - minor injuries were sustained and the car was extensively damaged. in researching the cause, I see similar complaints about the suzuki SX4 and its "sudden unintended acceleration" problem on the nhtsa website, repairpal, and cnn. At this point, the damage has not been repaired though it IS likely to be $4,000-$5,000.
- Power train
TL* the contact owns a 2010 suzuki SX4. After placing the vehicle in park and releasing the brake pedal, the vehicle began to roll backwards. The contact stopped the vehicle, but was unable to shift the vehicle into any other gear. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. A…
TL* the contact owns a 2010 suzuki SX4. After placing the vehicle in park and releasing the brake pedal, the vehicle began to roll backwards. The contact stopped the vehicle, but was unable to shift the vehicle into any other gear. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. A dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that they could not assist because the vehicle had already been serviced per nhtsa campaign number: 14v118000 (power train). The approximate failure mileage was 43,000.
- Structure › Body
Front right passenger door will neither unlock nor open due to faulty "door latch", creating a safety hazard as vehicle egress IS impossible under emergency conditions. Suzuki dealer or authorized service center states oem replacement part will take three months to replace once it IS ordered, as it needs to be shipped form suzuki japan, with an estimated cost of $250 for parts & labor excluding tax.
- Air bags · Electrical system
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 suzuki SX4. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 13v405000 (air bags) and 11v055000 (electrical system). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
- Air bags
While driving at appox 5MPH turning into a parking lot the passenger side seat airbag and curtain airbag deployed. There was no one sitting in the passenger seat nor was there any weight on the seat. Car has appox 33K miles on it and has never been in an accident. I am waiting on word from suzuki as to what they will or will not do. Driver side seatbelt also locked in place once released and cannot be retracted.
- Air bags · Seats
Received a vehicle recall notice--13v405000. That here was a defective air bag seat switch. I called the dealer and was told to wait for a second letter, called suzuki and was given the same run around. How long does it take. If this switch fails the air bag will not work and someone could be injuried.this IS going on six months now. The car IS listed under my wife's name. *tr
- Electrical system · Steering
I was driving down the road and I heard a thump. I then realized that the battery light was on, and I had lost power steering. The engine started heating up shortly there after. I feel that this was a major safety issue because the power steering went out. I'm very thankful I was close to home and…
I was driving down the road and I heard a thump. I then realized that the battery light was on, and I had lost power steering. The engine started heating up shortly there after. I feel that this was a major safety issue because the power steering went out. I'm very thankful I was close to home and not on a major highway, otherwise this may have resulted in a crash. the belt tensioner in this vehicle had previously been replaced as part of a recall. Upon consulting the mechanic, that was again the problem. A belt tension should last more than a couple of years. This vehicle IS driven very lightly, mostly around town. It IS my belief that the replacement belt tensioner was no less faulty than the one replaced in the original recall. Because my warranty had lapsed, I had to pay for the repair out of pocket, even though it IS my belief that the replacement part was clearly defective. *tr
- Air bags
TL* the contact owns a 2010 suzuki SX4. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph in rainy weather, he lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a ditch. The air bags failed to deploy. The front seat passenger sustained injuries to the neck and shoulder. A police report was…
TL* the contact owns a 2010 suzuki SX4. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph in rainy weather, he lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a ditch. The air bags failed to deploy. The front seat passenger sustained injuries to the neck and shoulder. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a collision center and was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the incident. The approximate failure mileage was 54,800.
- Engine
TL* the contact owns a 2010 suzuki SX4. The contact stated the while driving 25 mph, the vehicle started to shake and smoke from the engine. The contact pulled over and had the vehicle towed to a dealer. The dealer stated that oil had leaked onto the engine. The failure mileage was 30,000.
- Electrical system
TL* the contact owns a 2010 suzuki SK4. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated and the fuel level gauge failed. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where it was determined that the computer was not registering to the instrument panel. The vehicle was not repaired. The current mileage was 44,000. *tr
- Air bags · Electrical system
TL* the contact owns a 2010 suzuki SX-4. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, she heard a loud noise and the steering wheel locked up. The contact was unable to pull to the right, so she abruptly engaged the brakes causing njuries to her back. The vehicle was towed to an…
TL* the contact owns a 2010 suzuki SX-4. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, she heard a loud noise and the steering wheel locked up. The contact was unable to pull to the right, so she abruptly engaged the brakes causing njuries to her back. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that tensioner had fractured and needed to be replaced. The mechanic was unable to do the repairs and advised her to contact the dealer. The vehicle was towed dealer where the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign ID number 11v055000 (electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator). In addition, the contact was informed that her air bag light was on and they would have to diagnose the failure before doing any repairs. The contact did not approve the diagnosis since it would be at her expense. The failure and current mileage was approximately 5,050.
- Tires › Pressure monitoring and regulating systems · Wheels
I have a 2010 suzuki SX4 and have had 2 failures of the tire pressure system monitors in less than 2 months. Both tpsm valves have fractures/cracks leading down the threading of the valve allowing air to leak. The first failure was in dec 2011 and resulted in a flat while parked in a garage. The…
I have a 2010 suzuki SX4 and have had 2 failures of the tire pressure system monitors in less than 2 months. Both tpsm valves have fractures/cracks leading down the threading of the valve allowing air to leak. The first failure was in dec 2011 and resulted in a flat while parked in a garage. The second failure was found when I noticed the front right tire was at 15 psi. Once again the tpsm valve was cracked length wise. There IS definitely a problem it appears in the manufacturing of these valves by schrader electronics. Info on the tpsm valve: part no: 43130-54j2 fcc ID: 2546a-suz3ma4 schrader electronics barcode: *09754328* and *09754116* I'm having problems getting this issue resolved by the dealership on a vehicle that IS only 1 year 4 months old and I have extensive platinum warranty. This IS a huge safety issue for me and my family. A sudden failure by the remaining valves could lead to serious injuries or death as was the case in 2008 tpsm valve failures. This needs to be seriously looked into closely. note: I have had the two faulty valves removed and replaced with rubber valves in the meantime. *tr
- Structure › Frame and members › Underbody shields
- - - the problem with this car IS a poor and dangerous design feature. There are two (2) roof frame supports on each side at the windshield. One IS for the windshield the other IS for the small side window and they both come together at the top, and when they do they take up so much space that…
- - - the problem with this car IS a poor and dangerous design feature. There are two (2) roof frame supports on each side at the windshield. One IS for the windshield the other IS for the small side window and they both come together at the top, and when they do they take up so much space that they totally block the drivers view of the road on both sides. Any car or person in that area behind the frame can not be seen at all. When driving the driver has to constantly be moving their upper body back and forth to see around the frame. When I bought the car I was not able to drive it for the first week due to family health issues that I had to stay at home for. In two days after I did drive again I almost pulled out in front of and would have hit a car coming around a curve that cold not be seen because of this dangerous construction. Since then I have had that same close call over 1 dozen times. It IS such a problem that I hardly ever drive the car more than I have to go to a store for food. The car IS over 1-1/2 years old and I have less than 2,500 miles on it to close local stores and family doctors. - - this car IS so dangerous to drive that it should never have been allowed to be sold in this country and should be taken off the road. Sooner or later it IS going to kill people. I have already seen some in used car lots. It looks like owners are already getting rid of them. *tr
- Tires › Pressure monitoring and regulating systems
I have a 2010 suzuki SX4 and it's 4 tire pressure sensors have corroded and split on the stem. Leading to leaks and low pressure. my wife was going to work and went t a tire dealer to see what the low pressure warning was about and they found the cracked stem and replaced it because it was unknown…
I have a 2010 suzuki SX4 and it's 4 tire pressure sensors have corroded and split on the stem. Leading to leaks and low pressure. my wife was going to work and went t a tire dealer to see what the low pressure warning was about and they found the cracked stem and replaced it because it was unknown how long it would last. The dealer says that all warranty work has to be done by a dealer and has given me some problems. this I feel IS a safety issue and a poor product construction that could lead to dangerous conditions while on the road. *kb
- Air bags · Air bags › Frontal · Air bags › Side/window
Stopped at four way intersection, traffic light turns green vehicle beside me in right lane takes off, I take off crossing intersection a vehicle coming from left fails to stop at red light, hits me on left front corner on car (driver side) pushes me, making my car spin, where my left rear quarter…
Stopped at four way intersection, traffic light turns green vehicle beside me in right lane takes off, I take off crossing intersection a vehicle coming from left fails to stop at red light, hits me on left front corner on car (driver side) pushes me, making my car spin, where my left rear quarter panel hits the car in question, then he proceeds to push me two lanes over to right. Vehicle was a total loss and no airbags deployed. Estimated speed of the other driver was 40 to 45 give or take. *tr
- Vehicle speed control
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 suzuki SX4. While driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle surged forward; the contact shifted into neutral and applied the brakes. The contact was able to continue driving. The contact removed the floor mats; the failure continued intermittently. The vehicle was being inspected by an authorized dealer. The failure mileage was 2,000 and the current mileage was 8,500.
- Vehicle speed control
TL* the contact owns a 2010 suzuki SX4. The contact stated that the driver side floor mats were interfering with the brakes and accelerator pedals as she was driving. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer and repaired several times to no avail. The failure continued to occur. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure mileage was 9,000. The vin was not available.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 suzuki SX4. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle began losing power and suddenly stalled. The failure occurred four times. Sometimes the vehicle would restart within an hour or had to be towed to an authorized dealer. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The…
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 suzuki SX4. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle began losing power and suddenly stalled. The failure occurred four times. Sometimes the vehicle would restart within an hour or had to be towed to an authorized dealer. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact called the manufacturer who advised her to send in a written complaint. The failure mileage was 174 and the current mileage was 3,400.
- Air bags › Frontal · Air bags › Side/window
My daughter was in a car accident driving a 2010 suzuki SX4. The collision was with a pickup truck traveling approximately 55mph, my daughters car was traveling approximately 20mph. No airbags front or side deployed. My daughters head hit and shattered the drivers side window causing several cuts…
My daughter was in a car accident driving a 2010 suzuki SX4. The collision was with a pickup truck traveling approximately 55mph, my daughters car was traveling approximately 20mph. No airbags front or side deployed. My daughters head hit and shattered the drivers side window causing several cuts, bruises and requiring stitches above her left eye and neck. The car has been declared a total loss. * the impact location on the SX4 IS the front drivers side half of hood area extending to the front fender area (corner of front). The car was spun around from the impact. * the car comes equipped with driver and passenger front airbags, seat mounted driver and passenger side airbags and 1ST and 2ND row side curtain airbags. Non deployed during accident. *Tr
- Vehicle speed control
The contact owns 2010 susuki SX4. While driving 20 mph, he attempted to engage the brake pedal and the vehicle accelerated on its own crashing into a wall and a the vehicle in front of him. the vehicle was towed and a police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact and passanger suffered major injuries from the impact of the crash. The current and failure mileages were 329. gg
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Occupant Classification System Failure
Suzuki Motor of America is conducting a safety recall to remedy the occupant classification system's (OCS) sensor mats in approximately 193,936 model year 2006-2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara and 2007-2011 Suzuki SX4 vehicles (see NHTSA recall 13V-405 for more details).The sensor mat installed in the front passenger seat can…
Suzuki Motor of America is conducting a safety recall to remedy the occupant classification system's (OCS) sensor mats in approximately 193,936 model year 2006-2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara and 2007-2011 Suzuki SX4 vehicles (see NHTSA recall 13V-405 for more details).The sensor mat installed in the front passenger seat can develop an electrical circuit disconnection as a result of repeated flexing of the seat from use of the seat.According to Suzuki, when the failure occurs, the OCS system, by design, will not suppress the frontal passenger air bag for a seated child or small-stature adult.A deploying passenger air bag can cause serious injury to such an occupant.The recall population excludes those vehicles that previously had proper remedies under the special coverage campaign for this issue (~11,600) that began in July 2012.The recall remedy will be to install a new front passenger seat cushion assembly that includes an improved OCS sensor mat and an OCS control module with updated algorithms designed to properly identify the type/size of the seated occupant.Consequently, this recall action will address various OCS related problems, including a programming error (associated with diagnostic trouble code B1318) related to detecting a change or shifting in load on the front passenger seat in the model year 2009 Grand Vitara and SX4 vehicles.This Preliminary Evaluation is closed.The ODI reports cited above can be reviewed online at http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchNHTSAID under the following identification numbers: 10178750, 10185778, 10200217, 10200123, 10206368, 10217021, 10250561, 10254251, 10263756, 10283309, 10285166, 10294320, 10316125, 10323718, 10324530, 10326910, 10332645, 10347204, 10348957, 10349038, 10350237, 10353604, 10354901, 10355400, 10364190, 10367631, 10369777, 10371056, 10373558, 10375165, 10375789, 10376071, 10376621, 10378154, 10380794, 10382860, 10392447, 10392434, 10392599, 10393975, 10395430, 10395602, 10395821, 10395983, 10398172, 10400092, 10400035, 10401106, 10401424, 10404772, 10405359, 10406459, 10407500, 10409412, 10409993, 10413235, 10418162, 10419237, 10419578, 10425035, 10425212, 10426703, 10434905, 10435090, 10435091, 10437600, 10437892, 10437994, 10438100, 10438501, 10438613, 10439357, 10439979, 10440088, 10442968, 10442759, 10442883, 10443173, 10443592, 10443594, 10444434, 10445034, 10445447, 10446215, 10446580, 10447689, 10448161, 10448446, 10448499, 10448554, 10449238, 10450746, 10451260, 10452961, 10453168, 10453403, 10453376, 10454445, 10454978, 10455231, 10455529, 10456043, 10456367, 10456407, 10459063, 10460417, 10460510, 10462016, 10463337, 10464941, 10464693, 10467988, 10468641, 10479583, 10479929, 10481120, 10484053, 10484863, 10486369, 10486729, 10487379, 10491755, 10499622, 10506034, 10508282, 10511057, 10511439, 10512962, 10521656, 10521779, 10523512, 10523931, 10524266, 10526435, 10533196, 10535513, 10537314, 10537619, 10543672, 10544287.
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.
- 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.
- 10087001This 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 conditions.
- 10044321Suzuki: due to repeated flexing, the front passenger sensing system circuit located within seat bottom cushion assembly, have an electric disconnection. Updated 04/10/2013
- 10044319Suzuki: 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.
- 10044041Suzuki: see document search button for owner letter. Warranty extension for 'air bag' warning light illumination. Updated 7/25/12.
Every Suzuki SX4 model year
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