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US recalls (5)
Air bags: frontal, passenger side
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Canadian recalls (4)
Show 4 Canadian recalls
Seats and restraints
2019-05-09 · campaign 2019-217
Issue:
On certain cars, due to the seating posture/position of the occupant, the occupant classification system (OCS) may not work properly. This could cause the airbag system to turn off the passenger-front airbag even when an adult is seated in the front passenger seat.
Note: When the front passenger-front airbag is turned off, the PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator will light.
Safety Risk:
In a crash where an airbag is required, an airbag that does not deploy could increase the risk of injury for an adult passenger.
Corrective Actions:
Suzuki will mail a letter to owners to advise of this problem. A second letter will be sent once a corrective action has been determined.
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.
Powertrain
2014-12-18 · campaign 2014-578
On certain vehicles, the detent pin within the shift lock structure may have been incorrectly positioned. An incorrectly positioned detent pin in combination with high temperature conditions could allow the transmission shift selector to be moved out of the PARK position without depressing the brake pedal. Depending which gear the driver selects, the vehicle could begin to move forward or backward immediately. This movement could result in property damage, or cause the vehicle to strike a bystander, potentially resulting in injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the shift selector assembly with an improved part which incorporates an extended detent pin.
Fuel system
2014-08-01 · campaign 2014-320
On certain vehicles, a particular type of spider may weave a web in the evaporative canister vent line which may cause a restriction in the line. If this occurs, the fuel tank pressure may become excessively negative when the emission control system works to purge the vapors from the canister. As the canister is purged repeatedly during normal operation, the stress on the fuel tank may eventually result in a crack causing a fuel leak. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will inspect the canister vent line and replace it with a line containing a filter. If a web is found in the old line, the fuel tank will also be replaced
Owner complaints (23)
Owners filed 23 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Suzuki Kizashi (1 crashes, 1 fires, 1 injuries reported). Among 4 model years of this model, it ranks #1 for the most complaints (median 23).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Power train | 8 | |
| Air bags | 8 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | |
| Steering | 4 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | |
| Engine | 3 | |
| Suspension | 2 | |
| Wheels | 2 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2012 Suzuki Kizashi.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2012 Suzuki Kizashi 4 DR FWD | – | – | – | 4★ |
| 2012 Suzuki Kizashi 4 DR AWD | – | – | – | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2012 Suzuki Kizashi version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Kizashi 2.4 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 23 | 30 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Kizashi 2.4 L Manual 6-spd | 20 | 29 | 24 | $2,800 |
| Kizashi AWD 2.4 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 22 | 29 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Kizashi S 2.4 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 23 | 31 | 26 | $2,600 |
| Kizashi S 2.4 L Manual 6-spd | 21 | 30 | 24 | $2,800 |
| Kizashi S AWD 2.4 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 22 | 29 | 25 | $2,700 |
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