2012 Suzuki Kizashi Review

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Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module

Recall Number: 

19V343000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

C5

Manufactured from: 

2009-10-13 to 2012-10-31

Number of vehicles affected: 

21052

Defect Description: 

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.

Defect Consequence: 

The deactivated front air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action: 

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

Recall Number: 

19V187000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

4011, 4012

Manufactured from: 

2005-05-24 to 2006-05-31

Number of vehicles affected: 

31302

Defect Description: 

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.

Defect 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.

Corrective Action: 

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

Recall Number: 

18V769000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

CY

Manufactured from: 

2009-10-13 to 2012-10-31

Number of vehicles affected: 

21063

Defect Description: 

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.

Defect Consequence: 

A cracked tank may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action: 

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)

Recall Number: 

14V811000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

VL

Manufactured from: 

2011-06-01 to 2012-05-31

Number of vehicles affected: 

60823

Defect Description: 

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.

Defect 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.

Corrective Action: 

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

Recall Number: 

14V464000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

VG

Manufactured from: 

2011-06-01 to 2012-06-30

Number of vehicles affected: 

19249

Defect Description: 

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.

Defect Consequence: 

Negative pressure could cause the fuel tank to crack resulting in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action: 

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.