The 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 32,093 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 17 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.
Complaints by component
AIR BAGS
7
1crashes
SEATS
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
1fires
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1
POWER TRAIN
1
SEAT BELTS
1
STEERING
1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
Total complaints17
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“The airbag system defect light went on and stayed on. The diagnosis from an authorized former suzuki dealer (lincoln of wayne, wayne, new jersey), charging approximately $270 for the diagnosis, was that the occupant sensing pad including the bottom seat on the passenger side had failed. This…”
“The airbag system defect light went on and stayed on. The diagnosis from an authorized former suzuki dealer (lincoln of wayne, wayne, new jersey), charging approximately $270 for the diagnosis, was that the occupant sensing pad including the bottom seat on the passenger side had failed. This…”
“Takata recall. My suzuki grand vitara 2012 has the airbag light on for about 3 months. I call for two times to the dealer that suzuki factory delegate the services, but they tell me that my vehicle vin number is not in the list. I use that car to take my wife to her quimios and I and afraid that…”
“Seatbelt light stays on all the time.”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2012 suzuki grand vitara. The contact stated that the steering wheel was loose when turned in either direction. The vehicle was not diagnosed by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was contacted later and informed of the failure. The failure mileage was not…”
“Trouble code b1312 ocm sensor mat fault. Air bag and passenger seat belt indicator light are on all the time.”
“Trouble code b1312 ocm sensor mat fault. Air bag and passenger seat belt indicator light are on all the time.”
“Trouble code b1312 ocm sensor mat fault. Air bag and passenger seat belt indicator light are on all the time.”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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