The 2005 Suzuki Reno has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 379,895 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 42 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. 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.
Suzuki is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 Forenza and model year 2005-2006 Reno vehicles manufactured from September 23, 2003, through March 7, 2006. Increased resistance due to poor contact between the terminals of certain wires can generate heat that can melt the splice pack used to connect the power…
Consequence
If the headlamps fail to function, this will lead to reduced driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Suzuki will notify owners, and Suzuki dealers will reconnect the affected wires with two heat-shrink crimps, free of charge. The safety recall began on September 25, 2012. Owners may contact Suzuki at 1-877-697-8985.
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, HEADLAMP LOW BEAM OR DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT (DRL) FUNCTION MAY BE INOPERATIVE DUE TO A MELTED SPLICE PACK ON THE WIRING HARNESS.
Consequence
INAPPROPRIATE LIGHTING COULD REDUCE VISIBILITY OF VEHICLES AND INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL SPLICE THE POWER CIRCUIT WIRES FOR THE LOW-BEAM HEADLAMPS AND DRL FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL WILL BE MAILED IN THREE PHASES, STARTING AT THE END OF OCTOBER 2007 AND CONCLUDING BY THE END OF JANUARY 2008;. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-934-0934.
Complaints by component
AIR BAGS
13
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
5
1fires
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
4
1crashes1injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2
POWER TRAIN
2
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2
STRUCTURE
2
TIRES
2
Total complaints42
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“The airbag light keeps coming on and the passenger airbag is off. All the time.”
“I have had a recalled on my car since 12/2014 and as of today 3/30/2015 and still having an issues with the dealerships to fix it. *tr”
“Drivers side airbag light stays on. Not sure airbag would inflate if I was in a accident or if it might inflate on its own while I am driving and cause a accident. I also cannot find a suzuki dealership anymore that could do a recall repair if there is one.”
“There is a fume that smells toxic. I have had a new valve cover gasket and a cabin filter put on this car but the fumes persist. I think they are bad for my health because the effects stays with me long after I'm out of the car, my breathing/chest just doesn't feel right. I just don't know what to…”
“The airbag warning light turned on without any readily identifiable cause. Several repair facilities cannot seem to find out why it remains on. I suspect this is related to the following tsbs: #ts0501158, #0312234, and #0512234. Why this isn't being treated as a safety issue is unclear to me. This…”
“Airbag warning light came on for no reason.vehicle has never been in any kind of accident. I have read online that this a common problem with the reno and forenza. There are problems with seat sensors/wiring and clocksprings. Suzuki has long known of the problem ,but will not issue a recall for…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 suzuki reno. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign id number: 07v452000 (exterior lighting) and since the repair, the headlights failed to function properly. The vehicle was not taken to a mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 suzuki reno. While parked, the contact noticed that the headlights would not illuminate. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised that the vehicle was included in the recalls under nhtsa campaign id number: 12v397000 (exterior lighting:headlights) and…”
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FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2005 Suzuki Reno as of
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