NHTSA vehicle safety data
2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara
The 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara has 2 NHTSA recalls and 13 owner complaints on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Suzuki dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara, including NCAP crash-test ratings. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
SEATS
NHTSA #19V187000Reported March 7, 2019 · Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
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.
Free manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
NHTSA #17V085000Reported February 9, 2017 · Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
If the transmission cannot be shifted, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Free manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.