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2012 Suzuki SX4 — Problems, Recalls & Complaints

Aggregated from NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints. Data updated daily from federal databases.

3
Open Recalls
40
Owner Complaints
2
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths
54
Fair
Reliability Score (0–100)
Accelerating +100%
Complaint Trend
2 last 24mo vs 1 prior
Feb & Nov
Peak Complaint Months
38% of complaints in these months

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2012 Suzuki SX4 Safety Recalls (3)

18V80400014/11/2018
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP

Suzuki Motor America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Suzuki SX4 vehicles. The power steering pump may seize causing a loss of steering assist.

Remedy: Suzuki has notified owners, and dealers will replace the power steering pump with an improved one, free of charge. The recall began October 25, 2019. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is CZ.

14V81100022/12/2014
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

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.

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.

15V58700022/09/2015
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP

Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2012-2103 Suzuki SX4 vehicles manufactured September 3, 2011, to April 5, 2013. In the affected vehicles, insufficient clearance between the power steering pump body and the power steering fluid control valve may cause improper movement of the valve, and as a result, the power steering pump may seize.

Remedy: Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering pump, free of charge. The recall began on October 9, 2015. Owners may contact Suzuki's customer service number at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is VS.

Most Common Problems Reported for 2012 Suzuki SX4

STEERING
14
AIR BAGS
11
POWER TRAIN
4
SEATS
2
STEERING,ENGINE
1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
1
AIR BAGS,SEATS
1
STEERING,POWER TRAIN
1

Based on 40 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Safety Incident Summary

2
Crash-Involved Complaints
2
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

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