The 2005 Suzuki Verona has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 26,491 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 77 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 2004-2006 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.
STEERING05V5070002005-11-03592 affected
Defect
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE POWER STEERING PUMP PULLEY MAY SEPARATE FROM THE POWER STEERING PUMP DUE TO INADEQUATE WALL THICKNESS OF THE PULLEY.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE POWER STEERING PUMP DRIVE BELT TO DISCONNECT RESULTING IN HEAVY STEERING, AND CAN LEAD TO ENGINE OVERHEATING OR TO BATTERY DISCHARGE AND ENGINE STALL.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE POWER STEERING PUMP PULLEY AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE IT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 1, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-934-0934.
Complaints by component
AIR BAGS
12
2crashes2injuries1deaths
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
10
1fires
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
7
1fires1injuries
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
4
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
4
ENGINE
3
1fires
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
3
POWER TRAIN
3
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
3
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3
1fires
Total complaints77
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“This issue pertains to safety recall notice no. Xc - all 2004-2006 suzuki verona vehicles - drl system. Please note, the vehicle manufacturer provided documentation service was performed and the drl module (part 38860-84z21-rx0) was replaced at mileage 49470. My wife and I are the original owner…”
“Vehicle drives normal then brakes lock up causing tires to skid to sudden stop killing the engine at random times and random speeds then starts right back up then does it again at a random time. *tr”
“Vehicle drives normal then brakes lock up causing tires to skid to sudden stop killing the engine at random times and random speeds then starts right back up then does it again at a random time. *tr”
“Scott was traveling on a highway and attempted to exit the highway; however, as he attempted to brake, he noticed h was not slowing down, and that it appeared that his brakes has given out. He was able to safely slow down the vehicle and pull to the shoulder. He observed a small amount of smoke…”
“Scott was traveling on a highway and attempted to exit the highway; however, as he attempted to brake, he noticed h was not slowing down, and that it appeared that his brakes has given out. He was able to safely slow down the vehicle and pull to the shoulder. He observed a small amount of smoke…”
“Scott was traveling on a highway and attempted to exit the highway; however, as he attempted to brake, he noticed h was not slowing down, and that it appeared that his brakes has given out. He was able to safely slow down the vehicle and pull to the shoulder. He observed a small amount of smoke…”
“1-airbag red warning light all way stay on. 2-passenger airbag off yellow light all way stay on event my uncle seat on.(220lbs)”
“Recall on lightning, seat beat and airbag and electrical system.”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2005 Suzuki Verona as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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