Suzuki Kizashi (2013) Fuel Tank Recall: Risk of Fire from Fuel Leaks
Suzuki is recalling 2013 Kizashi vehicles with a cracked fuel tank that may leak gasoline, increasing fire risk. Owners must have the fuel tank and cap replaced with improved parts by August 2019.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A cracked tank may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
What happened, in plain English
Suzuki is recalling certain 2013 Kizashi vehicles due to a fuel tank that can crack from dust in the vent line, potentially causing fuel leaks and fire. This affects vehicles sold between 2010 and 2013. The fix involves replacing the fuel tank and cap with improved parts. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1251196-suzuki-kizashi-2013-fuel-tank-recall-risk-of-fire-from.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1251196-suzuki-kizashi-2013-fuel-tank-recall-risk-of-fire-from · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V769000
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“Suzuki Kizashi (2013) Fuel Tank Recall: Risk of Fire from Fuel Leaks.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1251196-suzuki-kizashi-2013-fuel-tank-recall-risk-of-fire-from. Based on NHTSA recall #18V769000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V769000).
Why it’s dangerous
Dust can enter the vent line that provides air to the fuel tank's carbon canister, restricting airflow. This creates excessive negative pressure, which may crack the fuel tank and cause fuel leaks that could lead to fire.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2010-2013 Suzuki Kizashi vehicles are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the fix are at risk of fire if the fuel tank cracks.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2010-2013 Suzuki Kizashi was sold between 2010 and 2013. The recall started on August 12, 2019, and owners received an initial notification.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Suzuki Customer Service
Call 1-800-934-0934 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule the fix.
Get Fuel Tank Replacement
Dealers will install a cover over the suction pipe inlet and relocate the suction filter when parts are available.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 9 months.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V769000 (October 31, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.