The 2006 Suzuki Aerio has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 14,251 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
POWER TRAIN07V3070002007-07-1514,251 affected
Defect
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS, DUE TO IMPROPER SHAPE OF THE CLIP, THE RETAINING CLIP THAT KEEPS THE GEAR SHIFT CABLE ATTACHED TO THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER CAN CONTACT THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER HOUSING IF EXCESSIVE LATERAL FORCE IS APPLIED WHEN SHIFTING TO FIRST GEAR.
Consequence
REPEATED SHIFTING IN THIS MANNER CAN EVENTUALLY CAUSE THE RETAINING CLIP TO BREAK. IF THE RETAINING CLIP BREAKS, THE SHIFT CABLE CAN BECOME DISCONNECTED FROM THE SHIFT LEVER, RESULTING IN LOSS OF THE ABILITY TO CHANGE TRANSMISSION GEARS.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE GEAR SHIFT CABLE RETAINING CLIP WITH A CLIP THAT HAS A DIFFERENT SHAPE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 13, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AMERICAN SUZUKI AT 1-800-934-0934.
Complaints by component
AIR BAGS
4
1injuries
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
3
SEAT BELTS
2
1injuries
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
2
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
1
1injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
1
Total complaints33
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Gear shift will not change all the time. Have to sit and wait for possible change. Until it stops all together”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki aerio. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the front passenger side seat belt became abnormally tight and caused welts to the passenger's neck. The contact also noticed that the air bag warning light was illuminated continuously and a…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki aerio. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the front passenger side seat belt became abnormally tight and caused welts to the passenger's neck. The contact also noticed that the air bag warning light was illuminated continuously and a…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki aerio. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle exhibited unintended acceleration which caused the engine rpms and the speed to increase. The contact indicated that the defect recurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was not…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki aerio. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle increased acceleration. The vehicle failed to slow down after applying the brake pedal numerous times. The accelerator pedal remained in a stuck position. The contact shifted the gear…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki aerio. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle increased acceleration. The vehicle failed to slow down after applying the brake pedal numerous times. The accelerator pedal remained in a stuck position. The contact shifted the gear…”
“The airbag light stays on and the 'passenger airbag off' light will not turn on. I see there are similar problems in other models from suzuki. *tr”
“The airbag light stays on and the 'passenger airbag off' light will not turn on. I see there are similar problems in other models from suzuki. *tr”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2006 Suzuki Aerio as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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