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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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: 6
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 189
Latest campaign: Mar 7, 2019

Recall summary by component6

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Steering	2	Sep 25, 2018	18V667000 10V250000
Power train	2	Dec 7, 2007	07V554000 05V548000
Seats	1	Mar 7, 2019	19V187000
Air bags	1	Sep 6, 2013	13V405000

Safety recalls6

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Mar 7, 2019Latest campaign


Mar 7, 201919V187000	Seats In the event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment, an incorrect classification may result in the passenger frontal air bag deploying even if there is a child in… DetailsHide details for campaign 19V187000 What's wrong Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Kizashi and 2006-2013 Grand Vitara vehicles. The front passenger leather seat may shrink due to high humidity and high temperature. As a result, the occupant classification system (OCS) sensor mat may not accurately detect if an adult or child is occupying the seat. Risk In the event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment, an incorrect classification may result in the passenger frontal air bag deploying even if there is a child in the front passenger seat, increasing their risk of injury. Remedy Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat bottom cushion, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on May 3, 2019. All second letters notifying owners of the remedy were mailed by April 10, 2020. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's numbers for this recall are 4011 and 4012. Campaign NHTSA 19V187000 · Mar 7, 2019
Sep 25, 201818V667000	Steering: hydraulic power assist system Broken pieces of the pulley can get caught between the pulley and the drive belt, causing the drive belt to come off, resulting in a sudden loss of power steering… DetailsHide details for campaign 18V667000 What's wrong Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara vehicles. The power steering pump belt tension adjuster pulley has an outer portion that is made of plastic. Repeated heat stress can cause the plastic material to deteriorate, causing pieces of the pulley to break off. Risk Broken pieces of the pulley can get caught between the pulley and the drive belt, causing the drive belt to come off, resulting in a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering pump drive belt tension adjuster pulley, free of charge. The recall began November 9, 2018. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is 4009. Note: The vehicles included in this recall were not previously recalled under 10V-250. Campaign NHTSA 18V667000 · Sep 25, 2018
Sep 6, 201313V405000	Air bags Air bag deployment with a child in the front passenger side seat increases the risk of injury to that child. DetailsHide details for campaign 13V405000 What's wrong Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 Grand Vitara and 2007-2011 SX4 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, over time, the OCS sensor mat installed in the front passenger seat may fail due to repeated flexing of the mat from use of the seat. As a result, during a crash necessitating deployment, the air bag will deploy regardless of whether the front seat occupant is an adult or a child. Risk Air bag deployment with a child in the front passenger side seat increases the risk of injury to that child. Remedy Suzuki will notify owners and dealers will replace the front passenger seat cushion assembly (which includes the OCS sensor mat) free of charge. Sufficient quantities of parts are not currently available to fix all of the affected vehicles. Owners will be notified of the recall in October 2013 and will receive a second notification when parts are available to have their vehicle repaired. The recall began on May 23, 2014. Owners may contact Suzuki at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's recall campaign number is VD. Campaign NHTSA 13V405000 · Sep 6, 2013
Jun 9, 201010V250000	Steering: hydraulic power assist pump BROKEN PIECES OF THE PULLEY CAN GET CAUGHT BETWEEN THE PULLEY AND THE DRIVE BELT, CAUSING THE DRIVE BELT TO COME OFF AND RESULTING IN THE DRIVER NEEDING INCREASED EFFORT… DetailsHide details for campaign 10V250000 What's wrong SUZUKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR MODEL YEAR 2006 GRAND VITARA AND MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 XL-7 VEHICLES. THE TENSION ADJUSTER PULLEY FOR THE DRIVE BELT THAT OPERATES THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR (IF EQUIPPED) HAS AN OUTER PORTION THAT IS MADE OF PLASTIC. REPEATED HEAT STRESS CAN CAUSE THE PLASTIC MATERIAL TO DETERIORATE AND PIECES OF THE PULLEY CAN BREAK OFF. Risk BROKEN PIECES OF THE PULLEY CAN GET CAUGHT BETWEEN THE PULLEY AND THE DRIVE BELT, CAUSING THE DRIVE BELT TO COME OFF AND RESULTING IN THE DRIVER NEEDING INCREASED EFFORT TO STEER THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Remedy DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER STEERING PUMP DRIVE BELT TENSION ADJUSTER PULLEY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 28, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-934-0934. Campaign NHTSA 10V250000 · Jun 9, 2010
Dec 7, 200707V554000	Power train: automatic transmission lever and linkage THIS CAN GIVE RISE TO INCREASED INCIDENTS OF CRASHES RESULTING FROM THE ROLLAWAY OF PARKED VEHICLES AS A RESULT OF INADVERTENTLY MOVING THE SHIFT LEVER FROM THE "PARK"… DetailsHide details for campaign 07V554000 What's wrong CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 114, 'THEFT PROTECTION. ' THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SELECTOR LEVER "PARK" LOCK FUNCTION MAY BE INOPERATIVE DUE TO A STICKING SHIFT LOCK ARM. THE SHIFT LEVER MAY BE ABLE TO BE SHIFTED OUT OF "PARK" WITH THE KEY REMOVED AND WITHOUT DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. Risk THIS CAN GIVE RISE TO INCREASED INCIDENTS OF CRASHES RESULTING FROM THE ROLLAWAY OF PARKED VEHICLES AS A RESULT OF INADVERTENTLY MOVING THE SHIFT LEVER FROM THE "PARK" POSITION WHEN THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT FULLY ENGAGED. Remedy DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SHIFT LOCK MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 7, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-934-0934. Campaign NHTSA 07V554000 · Dec 7, 2007
Dec 1, 200505V548000	Power train: driveline driveshaft THIS CAN LEAD TO THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL GEARS LOCKING UP AND THE VEHICLE MAY BECOME DISABLED INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 05V548000 What's wrong ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RETAINER REAR DRIVE SHAFT MAY CRACK AND THE GEARS MAY GET STUCK DUE TO OIL LEAKAGE BY THE RETAINER. Risk THIS CAN LEAD TO THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL GEARS LOCKING UP AND THE VEHICLE MAY BECOME DISABLED INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Remedy DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RETAINER REAR DRIVE SHAFT. SUZUKI WILL CALL OWNERS ON OR ABOUT DECEMBER 15, 2005. FOLLOWUP LETTERS TO OWNERS WERE MAILED ON FEBRUARY 13, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-934-0934. Campaign NHTSA 05V548000 · Dec 1, 2005

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).

Owner complaints by component189

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

189Complaints filed

22Involving a crash

3Involving a fire

21Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Air bags	60	32	7	1	11
Exterior lighting	30	16	0	1	0
Electrical system	29	15	1	2	0
Steering	27	14	3	0	7
Service brakes	13	7	0	0	0
Vehicle speed control	11	6	9	0	1
Seats	11	6	0	0	0
Power train	11	6	2	0	1
Seat belts	10	5	0	0	0
Engine and engine cooling	9	5	1	0	0
Suspension	8	4	2	0	1
Hydraulic	8	4	0	0	0
Equipment	7	4	0	0	0
Structure	6	3	1	0	1
Visibility	6	3	0	0	0

13 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, merged from NHTSA model names Grand Vitara, Grand Vitara XL-7.

Latest reports

Air bags
“The contact owns a 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara. The contact stated that the door ajar warning light was constantly illuminated while the doors were securely closed.”
Filed 07/20/2026 · ODI 11751603
Electrical system
“I bought this car used one year ago and have had to change the low beam lights twice and now they are out again. At night I drive with the high beams on and they are so weak no one can tell.”
Filed 04/01/2023 · ODI 11514906
Exterior lighting
“The contact owns a 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the headlights failed to illuminate as needed.”
Filed 01/11/2022 · ODI 11447091

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2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara recall questions

How many recalls does the 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara have?

NHTSA lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara. The most recent, 19V187000 (reported March 7, 2019), concerns seats. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara recalls for?

The largest group is steering, with 2 campaigns. Others: power train (2), seats (1), air bags (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara?

Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 60 complaints out of 189 filed with NHTSA (32%). Across all complaints, owners reported 22 crashs and 3 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

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

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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Recall summary by component6

Safety recalls6

Seats

Steering: hydraulic power assist system

Air bags

Steering: hydraulic power assist pump

Power train: automatic transmission lever and linkage

Power train: driveline driveshaft