The 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara Xl-7 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 172,093 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, UNDER AMBIENT TEMPERATURES BELOW -25 DEGREES CELSIUS, MOISTURE CAN FREEZE IN THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR. AS A RESULT, FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE MAY INCREASE AT THE TIME OF ENGINE START UP, CAUSING FUEL LOSS AT THE FUEL PIPE/FUEL HOSE CONNECTION.
Consequence
FUEL LOSS IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR, THE FUEL DELIVER HOSE AND REPLACE THE HOSE CLAMP WITH AN IMPROVED CLAMP. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-934-0934.
Complaints by component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
2
AIR BAGS
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1
Total complaints5
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Tl*the contact owns a 2001 suzuki grand vitara xl-7. The contact stated that the fuel pump is burning inside the gas tank, which causes no connection to the battery of the vehicle. Suzuki advised him to bring the vehicle in for inspection. The vehicle is not drivable. He received a recall notice…”
“My wife's 2001 suzuki xl-7 has made an engine noise since she bought it. We had it serviced at 32,000 miles for a recall and nothing was said by the service department ( still under warranty ) again at 64,000 plus we had it serviced and the service department said that the vehicle needed a new…”
“The timing chain snapped while traveling on the interstate causing the engine to cease. The damage to the engine and chain was $3600. This vehicle is 38 months old with 52,000 miles of wear: 2001 suzuki xl7. *jb”
“The clock spring switch failed. As a result, air bag sensor light came on. Consumer was concerned that the air bag will not deploy upon impact. *ak”
“Consumer complaining about engine noise involving the 2001 suzuki grand vitara.*mr consumer was told noise is from timing chain and had the tensioner adjuster assembly replaced. [xxx] is the vin. *tt information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara Xl-7 as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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