The 2007 Suzuki Forenza has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 259,941 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 389 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Forenza vehicles, and 2005-2008 Reno vehicles manufactured from September 1, 2003, through July 30, 2008. In the affected vehicles, heat may be generated in the headlamp switch or daytime running light (DRL) module which could melt the…
Consequence
If the heat generated within the headlamp switch or DRL module located on the left side of the steering column melts the headlamp switch or DRL module, there is an increased risk of a fire.
Remedy
Suzuki will replace the signal switch and add a jumper relay kit and will replace the DRL Module in teh instrument panel harness. Suzuki distributed to owners an interim letter on July 30, 2014. The recall began October 29, 2014. Owners may contact Suzuki at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is XA.
SEAT BELTS07V3150002007-07-2475,697 affected
Defect
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FRONT SEAT BELT TONGUE WILL NOT LATCH INTO THE BUCKLE AND, IN RARE CASES, EVEN THE LOCKED TONGUE WILL POP OUT BY LOW STRETCHING FORCE. IF THE BUCKLE DOES NOT LATCH COMPLETELY, THE BUCKLE COULD RELEASE WITHOUT PRESSING THE RELEASE BUTTON.
Consequence
THESE BUCKLE MALFUNCTIONS, WHICH COULD PREVENT A PERSON FROM USING THE SEAT BELT OR COULD CAUSE THE SEAT BELT TO FAIL TO FUNCTION AS DESIGNED, CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY IN A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BELT BUCKLES WITH THE IMPROVED PART FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 31, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-934-0934.
Complaints by component
POWER TRAIN
92
1crashes1fires
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
49
16fires
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
38
2crashes
AIR BAGS
29
7crashes1fires9injuries
ENGINE
24
6fires
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
16
4fires
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
15
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
14
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
12
SEAT BELTS
12
Total complaints389
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Air bag light came on in the dash, also passenger seat belt not on light came on in the clock. I took the car to planet automotive group here in charlotte, they ran a diagnostic on the vehicle and found a b1448 code for passenger seat mat defect. I called the manufacture at [xxx] talked to a…”
“Air bag light came on in the dash, also passenger seat belt not on light came on in the clock. I took the car to planet automotive group here in charlotte, they ran a diagnostic on the vehicle and found a b1448 code for passenger seat mat defect. I called the manufacture at [xxx] talked to a…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki forenza. While the vehicle was stationary, the high beam headlights failed to turn on when prompted. There were no warning indicators illuminated. A dealer and the manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000. The…”
“Passenger airbag off light is on even with passenger in seat. I am surprise there is not a recall for this problem which can lead to serious injury and even fatalities. Suzuki issued a recall for the grand vitaras. This is down right pathetic and is a slap in the face to their customers. I will…”
“Car was traveling between 40-45mph, on a major two lane road. Pavement was wet. Car in front stopped fast, suzuki rear ended that vehicle. Driver only occupant in car suzuki-air bag did not deploy. Front of car crushed back to engine, engine mount broken.”
“Vehicle has odor of smoke or unknown smell advised suzuki who referred me to someone who does not handle repairs. I advised them I work for an auto body who states vehicle is unsafe to drive- passenger air bag light is also on. Recall notice advises of significant risk of fire. Steering column…”
“Vehicle has odor of smoke or unknown smell advised suzuki who referred me to someone who does not handle repairs. I advised them I work for an auto body who states vehicle is unsafe to drive- passenger air bag light is also on. Recall notice advises of significant risk of fire. Steering column…”
“Vehicle has odor of smoke or unknown smell advised suzuki who referred me to someone who does not handle repairs. I advised them I work for an auto body who states vehicle is unsafe to drive- passenger air bag light is also on. Recall notice advises of significant risk of fire. Steering column…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2007 Suzuki Forenza as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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