The 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 254,285 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
AIR BAGS19V1870002019-03-0731,302 affected
Defect
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Kizashi and 2006-2013 Grand Vitara vehicles. The front passenger leather seat may shrink due to high humidity and high temperature. As a result, the occupant classification system (OCS) sensor mat may not accurately detect if an adult or child is…
Consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment, an incorrect classification may result in the passenger frontal air bag deploying even if there is a child in the front passenger seat, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy
Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat bottom cushion, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on May 3, 2019. All second letters notifying owners of the remedy were mailed by April 10, 2020. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's…
POWER TRAIN17V0850002017-02-09791 affected
Defect
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Grand Vitara vehicles equipped with a manual transmission. The gear shift rear shaft on these vehicles may break, preventing the gears from being able to be changed.
Consequence
If the transmission cannot be shifted, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the gear shift rear shaft, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is VZ.
AIR BAGS13V4050002013-09-06189,901 affected
Defect
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 Grand Vitara and 2007-2011 SX4 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, over time, the OCS sensor mat installed in the front passenger seat may fail due to repeated flexing of the mat from use of the seat. As a result, during a crash…
Consequence
Air bag deployment with a child in the front passenger side seat increases the risk of injury to that child.
Remedy
Suzuki will notify owners and dealers will replace the front passenger seat cushion assembly (which includes the OCS sensor mat) free of charge. Sufficient quantities of parts are not currently available to fix all of the affected vehicles. Owners will be notified of the recall in October 2013 and will receive a…
SUZUKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4-CYLINDER ENGINES; MODEL YEAR 2011 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES PRODUCED PRIOR TO OCTOBER 17, 2010; MODEL YEAR 2010 SUZUKI SX4 PASSENGER VEHICLES; AND 2011 SUZUKI SX4 PASSENGER…
Consequence
IF THE DRIVE BELT COMES OFF, REQUIRING THE DRIVER TO USE INCREASED STEERING EFFORT, OR THE ENGINE STALLS, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TENSION ADJUSTER PULLEY WITH AN IMPROVED PART. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 16, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-887-697-8985 OR VISIT SUZUKI'S WEBSITE AT HTTP://WWW.SUZUKIAUTO.COM.
Complaints by component
AIR BAGS
3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
3
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3
ENGINE
2
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
2
EQUIPMENT
1
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
1
Total complaints24
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“The power steering pump drive-belt tension adjustable pulley- has been compromised ... And effects my ac. While researching I found the 2006 - 2012 models were effected as well, causing a recall..vehicle was in park- and would not start.. Turned off ac and she finally turned over.. After I let her…”
“The power steering pump drive-belt tension adjustable pulley- has been compromised ... And effects my ac. While researching I found the 2006 - 2012 models were effected as well, causing a recall..vehicle was in park- and would not start.. Turned off ac and she finally turned over.. After I let her…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2009 suzuki grand vitara. While driving, the instrument panel gauges failed to provide accurate readings, and the engine, abs, asp, and air bag warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the abs failed and…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2009 suzuki grand vitara. While driving, the instrument panel gauges failed to provide accurate readings, and the engine, abs, asp, and air bag warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the abs failed and…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2009 suzuki grand vitara. While driving, the instrument panel gauges failed to provide accurate readings, and the engine, abs, asp, and air bag warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the abs failed and…”
“The unit have been consuming coolant in excess.after a profesional inspection was detected a crack in the engine block.this is exactly the situation cover in the suzuki extensions of the warranty by the manufacturer.your recall bulletin exactly describe my situation.please clarify the suzuki…”
“While driving, noticed air conditioning would be cool then hot for about 3-5 minutes and cool again then hot again and repeat. Turned off the ac when I noticed the engine temperature indicator getting hotter. Took the car to a mechanic. He performed pressure test on cooling system and found engine…”
“Takata recall? Air bag and passenger air bag sensor lights stay on. Only have 70,000 miles on car. Abs/esp light stays on”
Defect investigations
InvestigationPE13021 Opened 2013-06-14 · closed 2013-09-30
Occupant Classification System Failure
Suzuki Motor of America is conducting a safety recall to remedy the occupant classification system's (OCS) sensor mats in approximately 193,936 model year 2006-2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara and 2007-2011 Suzuki SX4 vehicles (see NHTSA recall 13V-405 for more details).The sensor mat installed in the front passenger seat…
InvestigationPE13021 Opened 2013-06-14 · closed 2013-09-30
Occupant Classification System Failure
Suzuki Motor of America is conducting a safety recall to remedy the occupant classification system's (OCS) sensor mats in approximately 193,936 model year 2006-2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara and 2007-2011 Suzuki SX4 vehicles (see NHTSA recall 13V-405 for more details).The sensor mat installed in the front passenger seat…
InvestigationPE13021 Opened 2013-06-14 · closed 2013-09-30
Occupant Classification System Failure
Suzuki Motor of America is conducting a safety recall to remedy the occupant classification system's (OCS) sensor mats in approximately 193,936 model year 2006-2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara and 2007-2011 Suzuki SX4 vehicles (see NHTSA recall 13V-405 for more details).The sensor mat installed in the front passenger seat…
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FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara as of
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