Suzuki 2013 Kizashi CVT Recall: Speed Reduction Risk
Suzuki is recalling 2013 Kizashi vehicles with CVT transmission due to potential speed reduction or acceleration issues. Owners must contact Suzuki for free TCM replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A reduction in vehicle speed or reduced acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Suzuki is recalling certain 2013 Kizashi vehicles with a CVT transmission because the transmission control module may cause reduced speed or acceleration, increasing crash risk. Affected owners should contact Suzuki for a free replacement. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1251197-suzuki-2013-kizashi-cvt-recall-speed-reduction-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1251197-suzuki-2013-kizashi-cvt-recall-speed-reduction-risk · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V331000
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“Suzuki 2013 Kizashi CVT Recall: Speed Reduction Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1251197-suzuki-2013-kizashi-cvt-recall-speed-reduction-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V331000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V331000).
Why it’s dangerous
The transmission control module (TCM) in the vehicle's CVT transmission can malfunction, causing the vehicle to slow down or accelerate less than expected. This could lead to a crash if the driver needs to maintain speed or accelerate quickly.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2013 Suzuki Kizashi vehicles with a CVT transmission are affected. Drivers using these vehicles may face reduced acceleration or speed, increasing crash risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2013 Suzuki Kizashi has a CVT transmission. The recall covers vehicles with the TCM that may fail, as noted in the manufacturer's notice.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Suzuki
Call Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934 to schedule a free TCM replacement.
What NHTSA says to do
Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the TCM, free of charge. The recall began on June 11, 2018. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is 4005 to 4008.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 25 days.
- 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 #18V331000 (May 17, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 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.
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