Known faults for Suzuki.

Most common faults

Sorted by how many of this make's models each entry applies to.

1. Suzuki Ignis (MF): higher consumption under load and a hybrid and stop-start system that sometimes play up according to AUTO BILD1 model

   Known weak pointsIgnis (MF)

2. Suzuki Swift (FZ): steering joints, rear lights, rust and a creaking front axle according to AUTO BILD1 model

   Known weak pointsSwift (FZ)

3. Suzuki Swift (RZ): weak tailgate struts, rusty brake lines and front lights according to AUTO BILD1 model

   Known weak pointsSwift (RZ)

4. Suzuki SX4 S-Cross: particulate filter, EGR, turbo and dual-mass flywheel on the 1.6 DDiS, interior rattles and inspection failures according to AUTO BILD1 model

   Known weak pointsSX4 S-Cross (JY)

5. Suzuki Vitara (LY): lights and steering at the inspection according to AUTO BILD1 model

   Known weak pointsVitara (LY)

Models by era

Grouped by the launch year of each generation. Photos show the generation listed; if there is no verified photo, no other car is shown instead.

Recalls

Check what each recall covers: market, production period and VIN. Ask the manufacturer whether a repair is outstanding.

• Brake pedal that suddenly goes hard because of the vacuum pump valve (Swift, Vitara and S-Cross of 2015–2022)Brakes
• ENG A-STOP OFF light flashing and a battery that stops charging until the engine stalls (Swift RZ and Ignis of 2016–2017)Electrical and electronic systems
• Integrated starter generator (ISG) belt that breaks: the water pump stops and the charging and temperature lights come on (Swift RZ and Ignis mild hybrids of 2016–2017)Engine
• Rear axle bolts without their coating that may loosen or break (Vitara, SX4 S-Cross and Swift of late 2015)Suspension and steering
• Left rear brake pipe damaged during fitting that may rust and leak fluid (Vitara and S-Cross of 2023)Brakes
• Side and curtain airbags that may deploy when a rear door is slammed (Swift RZ of 2017–2019)Airbags and seat belts