Ask the seller for proof the repair was completed, or run the free VIN check. Recall repairs are done at no cost by a dealer.
Recalls
Safety issues the manufacturer must repair for free. A recall means confirm the fix was done, not walk away.
Safety recall
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.
- Status
- Remedy available. Confirm by VIN that this repair was completed.
- What to do
- Enter the VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm this car was repaired.
Transmission recall
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.
- Status
- Remedy available. Confirm by VIN that this repair was completed.
- What to do
- Enter the VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm this car was repaired.
Airbags recall
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.
- Status
- Remedy available. Confirm by VIN that this repair was completed.
- What to do
- Enter the VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm this car was repaired.
Electrical system recall
IF THE DRIVE BELT COMES OFF, REQUIRING THE DRIVER TO USE INCREASED STEERING EFFORT, OR THE ENGINE STALLS, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TENSION ADJUSTER PULLEY WITH AN IMPROVED PART. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 16, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-887-697-8985 OR VISIT SUZUKI'S WEBSITE AT HTTP://WWW.SUZUKIAUTO.COM.
- Status
- Remedy available. Confirm by VIN that this repair was completed.
- What to do
- Enter the VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm this car was repaired.
Safety recall
OVERHEATED BATTERIES COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
- Remedy
- SUZUKI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY GARMIN TECHNICIANS BY REPLACING THE BATTERY AND INSERTING A SPACER ON TOP OF THE BATTERY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GARMIN DIRECTLY AT 1-866-957-1981 OR SUZUKI AT 1-887-697-8985. OWNERS MAY ALSO VISIT GARMIN'S WEBSITE AT WWW.GARMIN.COM/NUVIBATTERYPCBRECALL.
- Status
- Remedy available. Confirm by VIN that this repair was completed.
- What to do
- Enter the VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm this car was repaired.
Owner complaints by system
Unverified reports owners filed with NHTSA, grouped by the part of the car. Useful for spotting patterns. Open a group to read recent examples.
Engine & powertrain
3
Most reports here involve loss of steering.
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MY MOST RECENT INCONVENIENCE WITH MY SUZUKI RECALL TENSIONER WAS ON 2/5/2020, I WAS DRIVING ON A BUSY HIGHWAY IN THE RAIN WHEN MY VEHICLE'S BELT TENSIONER AND DRIVE BELT CAME OFF OF THE RECALL TENSION ADJUSTER PULLEY. I COULD NOT TURN MY VEHICLE, THE ALTERNATOR LIGHT WAS ON, AND ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON. I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET ALL OF MY RECALL PARTS FOR MY SUZUKI GRAND VITARA REPAIRED SINCE MAY 2019. ROYAL NISSAN BATON ROUGE, IS THE COMPANY RESPONSIBLE FOR REPAIRING SUZUKI'S RECALLS, BUT THEY HAVE FAILED TO HONOR ITS WARRANTY POLICY CAUSING ME TO SPEND OVER $500 IN REPAIRS THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN REPAIRED. THE BELT HAS SLIPPED ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS , I HAD NO OTHER CHOICE BUT TO PAY FOR A NEW BELT TENSIONER BECAUSE MY LIFE WAS AT RISK. THE COMPANY HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR OUT OF POCKET EXPENSES AND RECALL PARTS THAT ARE STILL INCOMPLETE IS ROYAL NISSAN BATON ROUGE, I SPOKE WITH A REPRESENTATIVE BY THE NAME OF NATHAN.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11307570 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Electrical & infotainment
6
Most reports here involve electrical shorts.
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THE GPS WAS RECALLED ON THE NAVI SYSTEM. I HAVE A 765 NAVI SYSTEM AND HAVE NOT RECEIVED THE RECALL. I DO NOT KNOW WHO TO CONTACT. THE GPS GOT SO HOT THAT IT STOPPED WORKING AND HAD TO TAKE IT OUT OF THE VEHICLE.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11343709 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Airbags & seat belts
8
Most reports here involve software faults.
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THE VEHICLE IS CONFRONTING PROBLEMS WITH THE AIR BAGS SECURITY SYSTEMS IN MOTION. WE UNDERSTAND THAT THIS IS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS CIRCUMSTANCE, WHICH DESERVES A DETAILED INVESTIGATION.. DUE TO THE INFORMATION WE HAVE RECEIVED, THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN THE SUBJECT OF INVESTIGATIONS THAT HAVE NOT BEEN NOTIFIED TO US. RECALLS MAY HAVE BEEN ORDERED.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11385223 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Other systems
3
Most reports here involve fluid leaks.
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I HAD BEEN PROBLEMS WITH THE FRONT HEADLIGHTS, I HAD TWO TICKETS AS RESULTS OF THIS PROBLEMS. I HAD REPLACED THEM AT LEAST 6 TIMES A YEAR. ALSO A LOT OF PROBLEMS WITH THE HEAT AND COOLING. I RECENTLY REPLACE ALL THE COMPONENTS FROM PUMP, RADIATOR,THERMOSTAT AND THE LAST ONE HEATING CORD MORE $4000.00 FOR A 2010. MAKE NO SENSE AT ALL. AND THE WORST IS THAT WE DO NOT HAVE ANY SUPPORT FROM THE ZUSUKI. BAD PURCHASES ON THIS CAR.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #10825397 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
How does it compare with other years? The 2010 has 20 complaints on file, more than the 2011 (11). That is the most of the 3 model years of the Suzuki Grand Vitara we cover. Older model years have had longer to collect complaints.