The 2002 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 9 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. 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
AIR BAGS
1
1crashes1injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
1fires
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
1
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
1
TIRES
1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
1
1crashes
Total complaints9
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“The vehicle 28610-54g10-000 suzuki solenoid,shift lock is bad. Can not find part. If their are recalls on this vehicle I would like them fixed if possible please. Vehicle will not shift into gear and is also running lean the computuer code reads lean and bad solenoids.”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 suzuki grand vitara xl7. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, he lost consciousness and crashed into a pole. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact's head struck the steering wheel column and front windshield. The contact sustained bruises to…”
“Tl*the contact owns a 2002 suzuki grand vitara xl-7. The vehicle has bridgestone dueler h/t 687 (na) tires, size p235/60r17. The contact purchased the set of tires two years ago. Currently, the two front tires are deteriorating from the inside. The remaining tread depth was 1/8 and 1/16. The tire…”
“Started my vehicle and noticed a burning smell. Backed out of my garage and the back door arm rest was smoking. Shut the car off and put out fire. Called the suzuki shop and they had me drive it in. My electrical warranty was expired. They replaced fuse, switch, handle and wire comp. On the rear…”
“I am sending this to you so maybe you can help me. My husband and I purchased a suzuki grand vitara xl-7 3 years ago. My xl-7 manufactures date is 4/02. The buckle that slides on the seat belts is rubbing on the seat belts and tearing my seat belts. All my rear seat belts are ruined. Two of the…”
“Damages to my suv because the company haven't sent the recalls for my suv to replace some part of the suv. *nm”
“See nhtsa campaign id number : 03v512000 in december 2004 purchased a suzuki xl-7 for $15,000 cash with 24,000 miles in april 2005 I stopped at a stop sign, signaled to make a left turn. The car spun from the rear causing it to go out of control and into a wall. The whole front end was smashed,…”
“The consumer stated that she heard a squealing sound under the hood while making a sharp right turn. Occasionally after the sound, the steering control would not be there. The consumer spoke to dealer, who stated they worked on the transmission and changed the oil.”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara Xl-7 as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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