Every 2013 Suzuki SX4 recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Steering · NHTSA 18V804000
Nov 14, 2018Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump
- Problem
- Suzuki Motor America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Suzuki SX4 vehicles. The power steering pump may seize causing a loss of steering assist.
- Risk
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 18V804000 →Power Train · NHTSA 18V331000
May 17, 2018Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)
- Problem
- Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2013 Suzuki Kizashi and SX4 vehicles equipped with a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). The Transmission Control Module (TCM) may fail causing a reduction in speed or reduced vehicle acceleration.
- Risk
- A reduction in vehicle speed or reduced acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 18V331000 →Steering · NHTSA 15V587000
Sep 22, 2015Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump
- Problem
- Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2012-2103 Suzuki SX4 vehicles manufactured September 3, 2011, to April 5, 2013. In the affected vehicles, insufficient clearance between the power steering pump body and the power steering fluid control valve may cause improper movement of the valve, and as a result, the power steering pump may seize.
- Risk
- 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.
- Fix
- Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering pump, free of charge. The recall began on October 9, 2015. Owners may contact Suzuki's customer service number at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is VS.
Full recall details for 15V587000 →Power Train · NHTSA 14V811000
Dec 22, 2014Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl)
- Problem
- 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
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 14V811000 →Power Train · NHTSA 13V572000
Nov 18, 2013Power Train:Automatic Transmission
- Problem
- Suzuki del Caribe (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2013 SX4 vehicles manufactured December 26, 2012, through February 4, 2013 and equipped with a continuously variable transmission. The bolts that fasten the drive plate to the torque converter may not have been installed with sufficient torque and may loosen and come out.
- Risk
- If the bolts detach they can get caught between the drive plate and cylinder block, which may cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Fix
- Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque converter bolts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 7, 2014. Owners may contact Suzuki at 1-800-572-1490. Suzuki's recall number is VE.
Full recall details for 13V572000 →
2013 Suzuki SX4 complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Suzuki SX4, reporting 1 crashes, 1 fires. Suzuki has issued at least 4 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Power Train4
- Steering4
- Air Bags3
- Engine3
- Electrical System1
- Seats1
Service bulletins by component
- Power Train (2)
- Suspension (2)
- Engine (1)
- Equipment (1)
- Structure (1)
Read Suzuki SX4 owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Suzuki SX4. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Crash
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 SUZUKI SX4. WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN AT 15 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC AND WAS DIAGNOSED AS A WRITE OFF.”
2013 SUZUKI SX4Jan 5, 2015
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 10670123
Fire
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 SUZUKI SX4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING UP A HILL, THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT SMOKE STARTED TO EMIT FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND THE TAIL PIPE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED.”
2013 SUZUKI SX4Aug 14, 2014
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 10622372
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 SUZUKI SX4. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO MAKE AN ABNORMAL SOUND. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT PARKED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE.”
2013 SUZUKI SX4Aug 20, 2020
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11350448
“THE MANUFACTURER REFUSE TO REPAIR THE RECALL ON MY VEHICLE UNLESS I SIGN A WAIVER. I FEEL LIKE MY RIGHTS ARE BEING VIOLATED. THIS IS THE SECOND RECALL ON MY CAR FOR THE SAME ISSUES.. IF THE MANUFACTURER DOES NOT REPAIR MY CAR , I WILL SPEAK WITH AN ATTORNEY AND FILE A LAWSUIT.”
2013 SUZUKI SX4Dec 16, 2019
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11289379
“I WAS DRIVING ON THE NEW YORK THRUWAY (I-87) NORTHBOUND AND TOOK EXIT 23 FOR ALBANY. WHEN THE OFF RAMP MADE A SHARP RIGHT HAND CURVE, I REALIZED THAT I HAD NO POWER STEERING. THE CAR CONTINUED STRAIGHT AND CROSSED THE LINE ONTO THE LEFT SHOULDER LANE AND HEADED FOR THE GUARDRAIL.”
2013 SUZUKI SX4Apr 28, 2019
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11204290
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