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2010 Suzuki Kizashi recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2010 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: 23
Latest campaign: May 2, 2019

Recall summary by component6

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Fuel system, gasoline	2	Oct 31, 2018	18V769000 14V464000
Air bags	1	May 2, 2019	19V343000
Seats	1	Mar 7, 2019	19V187000
Power train	1	Dec 22, 2014	14V811000
Structure	1	Jun 28, 2010	10V287000

Safety recalls6

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

May 2, 2019Latest campaign


May 2, 201919V343000	Air bags: frontal passenger side The deactivated front air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V343000 What's wrong Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling 2010-2013 Kizashi vehicles. The front passenger seat Occupant Classification System (OCS) may misclassify an adult occupant as child and deactivate the front air bag. Risk The deactivated front air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Remedy Suzuki will notify owners, and service providers will replace the front passenger seat cushion, which includes a new OCS mat assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed on October 29, 2021. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is C5. Campaign NHTSA 19V343000 · May 2, 2019
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
Oct 31, 201818V769000	Fuel system, gasoline A cracked tank may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V769000 What's wrong Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Suzuki Kizashi vehicles. Dust can enter the vent line that provides fresh air to the carbon canister, restricting its air flow and possibly creating excessive negative pressure in the fuel tank which may result in the fuel tank cracking. Risk A cracked tank may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire. Remedy Suzuki has sent owners an initial notification to inform them of the recall. When parts are available, a second notice will be mailed and dealers will install a cover over the opening near the suction pipe inlet, and relocate the suction filter. The fuel cap and fuel tank will also be replaced with improved parts. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Campaign NHTSA 18V769000 · Oct 31, 2018
Dec 22, 201414V811000	Power train: automatic transmission gear position indication (prndl) 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… DetailsHide details for campaign 14V811000 What's wrong 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. Remedy 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. Campaign NHTSA 14V811000 · Dec 22, 2014
Jul 30, 201414V464000	Fuel system, gasoline Negative pressure could cause the fuel tank to crack resulting in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 14V464000 What's wrong Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Kizashi vehicles manufactured October 2009 through July 2012. In the affected vehicles, spiders may weave a web in the evaporative canister vent hose, blocking it and causing the fuel tank to have an excessive amount of negative pressure. Risk Negative pressure could cause the fuel tank to crack resulting in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire. Remedy Suzuki is in the process of notifying owners, and dealers will replace the evaporative canister vent line on the affected vehicles with a vent line that has a filter on the end. If the canister vent line is found to be obstructed by a spider web, the fuel tank will also be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 12, 2014. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is VG. Campaign NHTSA 14V464000 · Jul 30, 2014
Jun 28, 201010V287000	Structure: body door THE DOOR MAY OPEN IN A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE VEHICLE'S OCCUPANTS. DetailsHide details for campaign 10V287000 What's wrong SUZUKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 KIZASHI PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 13, 2009 THROUGH MAY 31, 2010. THE HINGED DOOR OF THE CENTER LOWER BOX LOCATED IN THE FRONT DASHBOARD AREA FAILS TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." Risk THE DOOR MAY OPEN IN A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE VEHICLE'S OCCUPANTS. Remedy SUZUKI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTER LOWER BOX OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WITH A NEW PART FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 13, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-714-996-7040. Campaign NHTSA 10V287000 · Jun 28, 2010

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 component23

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

23Complaints filed

1Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

0Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes
Power train	6	26	1
Electrical system	5	22	0
Air bags	4	17	0
Fuel/propulsion system	3	13	0
Vehicle speed control	3	13	0
Engine	3	13	1
Steering	3	13	0
Suspension	2	9	0
Engine and engine cooling	2	9	0
Tires	2	9	0
Seats	1	4	0
Unknown or other	1	4	0
Wheels	1	4	1

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

Air bags
“Currently have a airbag light on my dash that only goes away for a minute when i hit a bump as well as the passenger seat not detecting there is someone there so their airbag light says its off, no one will help when…”
Filed 08/04/2026 · ODI 11754630
Air bags
“I have received multiple recall notifications for problems with air bag on the passenger side, and a fuel tank that Suzuki says may crack.”
Filed 01/25/2024 · ODI 11567905
Power train
“The vehicle goes in the limp mode while accelerating uphill. At one occasion it went into the limp mode and stalled, very unsafe for highway. Turing it off and restarting needed.”
Filed 10/19/2022 · ODI 11489992

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2010 Suzuki Kizashi recall questions

How many recalls does the 2010 Suzuki Kizashi have?

NHTSA lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2010 Suzuki Kizashi. The most recent, 19V343000 (reported May 2, 2019), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2010 Suzuki Kizashi recalls for?

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

What is the most common complaint about the 2010 Suzuki Kizashi?

Power train is the most-reported component, named in 6 complaints out of 23 filed with NHTSA (26%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2010 Suzuki Kizashi?

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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