The 2004 Suzuki Verona has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 92,528 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 245 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 Verona vehicles manufactured June 2003 to October 2005. In the affected vehicles, there may be heat generated within the DRL module located in the instrument panel, which could melt the DRL module.
Consequence
If the DRL module melts due to the heat generation, it could cause a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the DRL module in the instrument panel, free of charge. The recall began on November 5, 2014. Owners can contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is XC.
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MAY BECOME MISADJUSTED IF AN UPWARD/REARWARD FORCE IS APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. IF THIS SHOULD OCCUR, THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH WILL NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY, CAUSING THE BRAKE LIGHTS, INCLUDING THE HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP, TO REMAIN ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY WITHOUT…
Consequence
IF THE BRAKE LIGHTS REMAIN ON CONTINUOUSLY WHILE DRIVING,A FOLLOWING DRIVER MAY NOT KNOW WHEN YOUR BRAKES HAVE BEEN APPLIED, AND A REAR-END CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. THIS CONDITION MAY ALSO DISCHARGE THE VEHICLE'S BATTERY, AND, THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH, CRUISE CONTROL AND…
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 16, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-934-0934.
IN CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A FAULT IN THE ADAPTIVE FUEL CONTROL LOGIC CAN CAUSE SOME VEHICLES TO USE AIR/FUEL RATIOS DURING DECELERATION THAT ARE LEAN ENOUGH TO CAUSE ENGINE STALLING.
Consequence
ENGINE STALLING COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) ON AFFECTED VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-934-0934.
AIR BAGS03V4260002003-10-297,797 affected
Defect
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER CARS, THE DUAL STAGE DRIVER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYS IN AN IMPROPER SEQUENCE.
Consequence
IF THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYS IMPROPERLY DURING A FRONTAL VEHICLE CRASH, THE DRIVER COULD BE SEVERELY INJURED OR KILLED.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADAPTING WIRING HARNESS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON OCTOBER 30, 2003, TO VERONA VEHICLE OWNERS. ALL FORENZA VEHICLES WERE REPAIRED AT THE PORT OF ENTRY. THERE ARE NO OWNER NOTIFICATIONS NECESSARY FOR THE FORENZA MODEL VEHICLES. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-934-0934.
SEAT BELTS03V3330002003-09-084,548 affected
Defect
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE A MISLOCATED SENSOR IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. THIS CONDITION CAN PREVENT THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT TONGUE FROM BEING INSERTED INTO THE BUCKLE.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, A SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 4, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-934-0934.
Complaints by component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
43
1crashes1fires
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
31
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
16
1crashes
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
15
1crashes1fires
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
10
1crashes1injuries
ENGINE
8
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
8
1injuries
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
6
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
6
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
6
Total complaints245
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 suzuki verona. While driving, the check engine indicator illuminated and fifteen codes appeared as a text to her cellphone. The vehicle stalled, but the contact was able to restart the vehicle and drive home safely. Afterwards, when the vehicle was started, all the…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 suzuki verona. While driving approximately 15 mph and pulling in a parking lot, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact restarted the vehicle and traveled 15 feet before it stalled again. The vehicle was started for the third time and drove normally. The…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 suzuki verona. The contact stated that while driving at 70 mph, the service engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle on the first attempt. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 suzuki verona. The contact stated while driving at approximately 40 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the emc needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not…”
“I have gas tank cracked or leaked close to a rear and left wheel tire include gas smell and evap leaks. I have a problem when filling gas stop trigger.”
“I have gas tank cracked or leaked close to a rear and left wheel tire include gas smell and evap leaks. I have a problem when filling gas stop trigger.”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2004 Suzuki Verona as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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