2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2013 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: 4
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
Power train	1	Feb 9, 2017	17V085000

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
Feb 9, 201717V085000	Power train: manual transmission If the transmission cannot be shifted, it can increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V085000 What's wrong Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Grand Vitara vehicles equipped with a manual transmission. The gear shift rear shaft on these vehicles may break, preventing the gears from being able to be changed. Risk If the transmission cannot be shifted, it can increase the risk of a crash. Remedy Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the gear shift rear shaft, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is VZ. Campaign NHTSA 17V085000 · Feb 9, 2017

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

Feb 9, 201717V085000

Power train: manual transmission

If the transmission cannot be shifted, it can increase the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 17V085000

What's wrong: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Grand Vitara vehicles equipped with a manual transmission. The gear shift rear shaft on these vehicles may break, preventing the gears from being able to be changed.
Risk: If the transmission cannot be shifted, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the gear shift rear shaft, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is VZ.
Campaign: NHTSA 17V085000 · Feb 9, 2017

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 component4

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

4Complaints filed

0Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

0Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%
Power train	2	50
Air bags	2	50
Fuel/propulsion system	1	25
Electrical system	1	25

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

Power train
“I see there is a recall on the 2013 suzuki grand viatara for "power train recall". However, when I put my vin in the system, it says it can't pull it up. I am entering the vin correctly. What do I do next?”
Filed 12/26/2018 · ODI 11163443
Air bags
“The vitara has recalls for both my issues but only until 2011 mine is 2013 and has the same issues as previous models did.”
Filed 01/16/2018 · ODI 11062995
Electrical system
“Tl* the contact owns a 2013 suzuki grand vitara. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated approximately five months ago.”
Filed 06/23/2017 · ODI 11000786

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2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara recall questions

How many recalls does the 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2013 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 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara?

Power train is the most-reported component, named in 2 complaints out of 4 filed with NHTSA (50%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2013 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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