2012 SUZUKI Kizashi

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7 Recalls for 2012 SUZUKI Kizashi

Recall Date Component Summary
2019-02-05 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

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.

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.

2019-07-03 SEATS

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.

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.

2019-05-02 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

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.

Remedy:

The remedy for this recall is still under development. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed June 28, 2019. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki’s number for this recall is C5.

2019-03-07 AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION | SEATS

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.

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.

2018-10-31 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

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.

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.

2014-12-22 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

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.

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.

2014-07-30 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

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.

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.

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1 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2012 SUZUKI Kizashi

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Date Component  
2021-03-18 airbags

24 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2012 SUZUKI Kizashi

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Date Component  
2020-12-25 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11384950
2021-01-19 AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,SEATS
ODI Number: 11388952
2021-09-27 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11434489
2022-09-26 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11486392
2023-07-05 POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,ENGINE
ODI Number: 11530480
2024-09-13 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11614366
2024-09-16 AIR BAGS,SEATS
ODI Number: 11614804
2021-03-19 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11403820
2020-12-25 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11384950
2016-08-17 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | WHEELS
ODI Number: 10896645
2021-01-19 AIR BAGS | SEAT BELTS | SEATS
ODI Number: 11388952
2020-12-25 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11384950
2016-11-26 STEERING
ODI Number: 10928065
2020-01-07 ENGINE | POWER TRAIN | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11297831
2020-01-04 STEERING
ODI Number: 11297071
2019-08-13 AIR BAGS | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11243751
2019-09-06 AIR BAGS | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11253554
2019-07-01 ENGINE | POWER TRAIN | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11228798
2019-01-17 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11170659
2018-10-17 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11140846
2016-01-04 STEERING | SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10817727
2014-09-15 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10633293
2013-02-19 STEERING | SUSPENSION | WHEELS
ODI Number: 10499341
2012-09-25 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10477009
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6 Service Alerts for 2012 SUZUKI Kizashi

Date Description
2022-07-08 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.

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2022-07-08 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.

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2018-11-20 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

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2018-11-20 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

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2017-07-06 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

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2017-07-06 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

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