Suzuki SX4 (2013) Recall: Power Steering Pump Seizure Risk
Suzuki is recalling 2012-2013 SX4 vehicles with a power steering pump that may seize, causing loss of steering assist and increased crash risk. Owners can get a free replacement pump.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A seizure of the power steering pump would cause a loss of power steering assist, requiring extra steering effort at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
What happened, in plain English
Suzuki is recalling certain 2012-2013 SX4 vehicles because their power steering pump can seize, making steering difficult at low speeds and raising crash risk. Owners should contact Suzuki for a free pump replacement. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1251201-suzuki-sx4-2013-recall-power-steering-pump-seizure-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1251201-suzuki-sx4-2013-recall-power-steering-pump-seizure-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V804000
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“Suzuki SX4 (2013) Recall: Power Steering Pump Seizure Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1251201-suzuki-sx4-2013-recall-power-steering-pump-seizure-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V804000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V804000).
Why it’s dangerous
The power steering pump can seize, causing a loss of steering assistance. This makes steering more difficult at low speeds, which could lead to a crash if the driver needs to make quick turns or avoid obstacles.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2012-2013 Suzuki SX4 vehicles are affected. Drivers who steer at low speeds may face increased risk of crashes if the power steering pump fails.
How to tell if you have this one
Check your 2012-2013 Suzuki SX4 vehicle. The recall covers all these models, and the issue is related to the power steering pump.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Suzuki
Call 1-800-934-0934 to schedule a free power steering pump replacement.
What NHTSA says to do
Suzuki has notified owners, and dealers will replace the power steering pump with an improved one, free of charge. The recall began October 25, 2019. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is CZ.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 11 months.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Is there a deadline to fix this?
The recall began October 25, 2019, but there's no specific deadline for the repair.
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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 #18V804000 (November 14, 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.