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US recalls (2)
Air bags: sensor, occupant classification
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.
Power train: manual transmission
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Grand Vitara vehicles equipped with a manual transmission. The gear shift rear shaft on these vehicles may break, preventing the gears from being able to be changed.
Risk and remedy
Risk: If the transmission cannot be shifted, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the gear shift rear shaft, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is VZ.
Canadian recalls (1)
Show 1 Canadian recall
Airbag
2019-03-11 · campaign 2019-129
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the occupant classification system (OCS) may not work properly. This could cause the airbag system not to turn off the airbag when an infant or child is seated in the front passenger seat. This could also cause the passenger seat belt reminder to activate when the seat is empty. Note: This problem only affects vehicles with leather seats.
Safety Risk:
In a crash, an airbag that deploys in front of an infant or child increases the risk of injury.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a Suzuki service provider to have the front passenger seat cushion replaced.
Owner complaints (13)
Owners filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara (1 crashes, 1 fires reported). Among 15 model years of this model, it ranks #11 for the most complaints (median 29).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Air bags | 7 | |
| Seats | 2 | |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | |
| Electrical system | 1 | |
| Unknown or other | 1 | |
| Power train | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara SUV RWD | – | – | – | 4★ |
| 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara SUV AWD | – | – | – | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Grand Vitara 2.4 L Manual 5-spd | 19 | 25 | 22 | $3,050 |
| Grand Vitara 2.4 L Automatic 4-spd | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Grand Vitara 4WD 2.4 L Automatic 4-spd | 19 | 23 | 20 | $3,350 |
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