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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2006 Suzuki Forenza recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2006 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 4
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 280
Latest campaign: May 19, 2014

Recall summary by component4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Exterior lighting	2	May 19, 2014	14V262000 07V452000
Electrical system	1	Aug 14, 2012	12V397000
Seat belts	1	Jul 24, 2007	07V315000

Safety recalls4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

May 19, 2014Latest campaign


May 19, 201414V262000	Exterior lighting: headlights If the heat generated within the headlamp switch or DRL module located on the left side of the steering column melts the headlamp switch or DRL module, there is an… DetailsHide details for campaign 14V262000 What's wrong Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Forenza vehicles, and 2005-2008 Reno vehicles manufactured from September 1, 2003, through July 30, 2008. In the affected vehicles, heat may be generated in the headlamp switch or daytime running light (DRL) module which could melt the headlamp switch or the DRL module. Risk If the heat generated within the headlamp switch or DRL module located on the left side of the steering column melts the headlamp switch or DRL module, there is an increased risk of a fire. Remedy Suzuki will replace the signal switch and add a jumper relay kit and will replace the DRL Module in teh instrument panel harness. Suzuki distributed to owners an interim letter on July 30, 2014. The recall began October 29, 2014. Owners may contact Suzuki at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is XA. Campaign NHTSA 14V262000 · May 19, 2014
Aug 14, 201212V397000	Electrical system: wiring interior/under dash If the headlamps fail to function, this will lead to reduced driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 12V397000 What's wrong Suzuki is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 Forenza and model year 2005-2006 Reno vehicles manufactured from September 23, 2003, through March 7, 2006. Increased resistance due to poor contact between the terminals of certain wires can generate heat that can melt the splice pack used to connect the power circuit wires for the headlamps. This can result in intermittent or total loss of low/high beam headlamp function. Risk If the headlamps fail to function, this will lead to reduced driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Suzuki will notify owners, and Suzuki dealers will reconnect the affected wires with two heat-shrink crimps, free of charge. The safety recall began on September 25, 2012. Owners may contact Suzuki at 1-877-697-8985. Campaign NHTSA 12V397000 · Aug 14, 2012
Sep 25, 200707V452000	Exterior lighting INAPPROPRIATE LIGHTING COULD REDUCE VISIBILITY OF VEHICLES AND INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR A CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 07V452000 What's wrong ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, HEADLAMP LOW BEAM OR DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT (DRL) FUNCTION MAY BE INOPERATIVE DUE TO A MELTED SPLICE PACK ON THE WIRING HARNESS. Risk INAPPROPRIATE LIGHTING COULD REDUCE VISIBILITY OF VEHICLES AND INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR A CRASH. Remedy DEALERS WILL SPLICE THE POWER CIRCUIT WIRES FOR THE LOW-BEAM HEADLAMPS AND DRL FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL WILL BE MAILED IN THREE PHASES, STARTING AT THE END OF OCTOBER 2007 AND CONCLUDING BY THE END OF JANUARY 2008;. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-934-0934. Campaign NHTSA 07V452000 · Sep 25, 2007
Jul 24, 200707V315000	Seat belts: front buckle assembly THESE BUCKLE MALFUNCTIONS, WHICH COULD PREVENT A PERSON FROM USING THE SEAT BELT OR COULD CAUSE THE SEAT BELT TO FAIL TO FUNCTION AS DESIGNED, CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF… DetailsHide details for campaign 07V315000 What's wrong ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FRONT SEAT BELT TONGUE WILL NOT LATCH INTO THE BUCKLE AND, IN RARE CASES, EVEN THE LOCKED TONGUE WILL POP OUT BY LOW STRETCHING FORCE. IF THE BUCKLE DOES NOT LATCH COMPLETELY, THE BUCKLE COULD RELEASE WITHOUT PRESSING THE RELEASE BUTTON. Risk THESE BUCKLE MALFUNCTIONS, WHICH COULD PREVENT A PERSON FROM USING THE SEAT BELT OR COULD CAUSE THE SEAT BELT TO FAIL TO FUNCTION AS DESIGNED, CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY IN A CRASH. Remedy DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BELT BUCKLES WITH THE IMPROVED PART FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 31, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-934-0934. Campaign NHTSA 07V315000 · Jul 24, 2007

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component280

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

280Complaints filed

19Involving a crash

8Involving a fire

30Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Power train	116	41	2	0	1
Electrical system	57	20	1	4	1
Air bags	56	20	14	2	23
Vehicle speed control	29	10	1	0	0
Engine and engine cooling	27	10	1	0	1
Exterior lighting	21	8	0	1	0
Engine	15	5	0	0	0
Suspension	14	5	0	0	0
Latches/locks/linkages	12	4	0	0	1
Seat belts	11	4	3	0	2
Unknown or other	11	4	1	0	1
Structure	10	4	1	1	1
Service brakes	7	3	0	1	0
Fuel system	6	2	0	0	0
Steering	6	2	2	0	3

12 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Seat belts
“On march 6th 2018 I was involved in an accident with a volkswagen gti I was sitting in the left turn lane in the intersection waiting for traffic to clear so I could proceed when I did I was going approximately 5 miles…”
Filed 03/14/2019 · ODI 11186946
Electrical system
“Iba en mi vehiculo andando de noche con las luces prendidas y derrepente se prendieron las luces altas sin que yo hciera nada desde ese momento pareciera que hiciera un corto la luz y se ponen altas y vuelven normal…”
Filed 02/10/2019 · ODI 11176099
Exterior lighting
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. While driving at night, the headlights and instrument panel lighting failed to illuminate.”
Filed 11/14/2018 · ODI 11151485

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2006 Suzuki Forenza recall questions

How many recalls does the 2006 Suzuki Forenza have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2006 Suzuki Forenza. The most recent, 14V262000 (reported May 19, 2014), concerns exterior lighting. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2006 Suzuki Forenza recalls for?

The largest group is exterior lighting, with 2 campaigns. Others: electrical system (1), seat belts (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2006 Suzuki Forenza?

Power train is the most-reported component, named in 116 complaints out of 280 filed with NHTSA (41%). Across all complaints, owners reported 19 crashs and 8 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2006 Suzuki Forenza?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

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