2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2008 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 2
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 42
Latest campaign: Mar 7, 2019

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Seats	1	Mar 7, 2019	19V187000
Air bags	1	Sep 6, 2013	13V405000

Safety recalls2

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 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

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 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

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 component42

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

42Complaints filed

3Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

3Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Injuries
Exterior lighting	20	48	0	0
Air bags	12	29	2	2
Electrical system	10	24	0	0
Engine	3	7	0	0
Suspension	2	5	0	0
Seats	1	2	0	0
Power train	1	2	0	0
Vehicle speed control	1	2	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	1	2	0	0
Wheels	1	2	0	0
Service brakes	1	2	0	0
Hydraulic	1	2	0	0
Seat belts	1	2	1	1
Electronic stability control (ESC)	1	2	0	0

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

Engine
“While stopped at traffic light at idle, I can hear a knocking noise in the engine compartment. Took it to my mechanic, and believe it is coming from the lower engine.”
Filed 03/04/2026 · ODI 11721909
Air bags
“The Air Bag Light remain on . The vehicle was checked in a scanner and the codes B1312 and B1319 where found..I want to know if are recalls for this car. If yes What dealer in Puerto Rico can repair it.”
Filed 07/30/2025 · ODI 11677174
Air bags
“I received 3 urgent letters telling me my2008 suzuki grand vitara has an airbag recall passenger side and needed to be repaired right away.”
Filed 08/05/2024 · ODI 11606504

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2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara recall questions

How many recalls does the 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2008 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 is the most common complaint about the 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara?

Exterior lighting is the most-reported component, named in 20 complaints out of 42 filed with NHTSA (48%). Across all complaints, owners reported 3 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2008 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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