- Engine / equipment
- Suzuki Vitara (LY), all versions
- Period mentioned
- 2015–2026
- Symptoms
- The source describes no symptoms: these are defects found by the German roadworthiness test.
- Possible cause described
- AUTO BILD (2026 TÜV report, May 2026): apart from cars aged 2–3 years, the front and rear lights fail more often than normal, and the steering does slightly worse than average on older cars. The rest is good: suspension, springs, drive shafts, brakes and exhaust give no trouble, and there are fewer oil leaks than average; fewer Vitaras than average have major defects. The recalls it mentions are for rear axle bolts, brake servo failure and incorrectly fitted brake pipes.
- Check for the garage
- Before the MOT or periodic inspection, check all the lights and their aim; on older cars, have the steering checked for play. Ask a Suzuki dealer, with the VIN, whether any recalls are outstanding.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
KNOWN FAULT · Suzuki
Suzuki Vitara (LY): lights and steering at the inspection according to AUTO BILD
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How much does it cost to repair this fault?
No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.
A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Calculate estimateHow is it checked?
Before the MOT or periodic inspection, check all the lights and their aim; on older cars, have the steering checked for play. Ask a Suzuki dealer, with the VIN, whether any recalls are outstanding.
What are the symptoms?
The source describes no symptoms: these are defects found by the German roadworthiness test.
Which cars and years does it affect?
- Brands
- Suzuki
- Engine / equipment
- Suzuki Vitara (LY), all versions
- Period mentioned
- 2015–2026
Taking it to a garage?
Models with this entry
- Suzuki Vitara (LY)2015–2026
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