2012 SUZUKI KIZASHI — Owner-Reported Problems

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Component Problem Distribution

Share of owner complaints filed for each vehicle system (unaffected by sales volume)

UNKNOWN OR OTHER is an NHTSA classification artifact and is always listed last.

Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.

Problem & Recall Timeline

Observed complaint volume and manufacturer recall actions over time

• Campaign 19V187000 was reported 49 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
• Campaign 19V343000 was reported 105 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.

Safety Recalls (5)

Official safety recall campaigns filed with NHTSA

1. Manufacturer action

   Recall campaign 14V464000

   Report date

   Jul 30, 2014

   Component:

   Not available in the source record

   Consequence:

   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.

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2. Manufacturer action

   Recall campaign 14V811000

   Report date

   Dec 22, 2014

   Component:

   POWER TRAIN

   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.

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3. Manufacturer action

   Recall campaign 18V769000

   Report date

   Oct 31, 2018

   Component:

   Not available in the source record

   Consequence:

   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.

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4. Manufacturer action

   Recall campaign 19V187000

   Report date

   Mar 7, 2019

   Component:

   AIR BAGS

   Consequence:

   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.

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5. Manufacturer action

   Recall campaign 19V343000

   Report date

   May 2, 2019

   Component:

   AIR BAGS

   Consequence:

   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.

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