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Suzuki

Grand Vitara

13 UK vehicle recalls on record for this model, listed most recent first.

If your Grand Vitara is covered by any of these notices, contact your authorised Suzuki dealer. All recall work is carried out free of charge.

Notices on record

13

Suzuki Grand Vitara · DVSA register

All recall notices.

  1. IN THE EVENT OF DEPLOYMENT THE AIR BAG MAY NOT INFLATE PROPERLY

    R/2020/042 · 14 Mar 2020

    14 Mar 2020

    Defect

    The absorption of moisture into the driver�s airbag propellant could lead to slow deployment or inflator rupture.

    Remedy

    Replace the airbag inflator or the airbag assembly. Suzuki is still preparing for the development and production of the remedy parts.

    Build window

    Built 9 Jul 1998 – 31 May 1999

    ~4,340 vehicles affected

  2. IN THE EVENT OF DEPLOYMENT THE AIR BAG MAY NOT INFLATE PROPERLY

    R/2020/042 · 14 Mar 2020

    14 Mar 2020

    Defect

    The absorption of moisture into the driver�s airbag propellant could lead to slow deployment or inflator rupture.

    Remedy

    Replace the airbag inflator or the airbag assembly. Suzuki is still preparing for the development and production of the remedy parts.

    Build window

    Built 28 Apr 1998 – 31 May 1999

    ~4,340 vehicles affected

  3. IN THE EVENT OF DEPLOYMENT THE AIR BAG MAY NOT INFLATE PROPERLY

    R/2020/042 · 14 Mar 2020

    14 Mar 2020

    Defect

    The absorption of moisture into the driver�s airbag propellant could lead to slow deployment or inflator rupture.

    Remedy

    Replace the airbag inflator or the airbag assembly. Suzuki is still preparing for the development and production of the remedy parts.

    Build window

    Built 15 Jan 1998 – 31 May 1999

    ~4,340 vehicles affected

  4. DRIVER MAY BE UNABLE TO CHANGE / SELECT GEAR

    R/2017/076 · 20 Mar 2017

    20 Mar 2017

    Defect

    Due to insufficient strength of the gear shift rear shaft it could break off during use.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles replace the gear shift rear shaft

    Build window

    Built 1 Jun 2008 – 30 Jun 2013

    ~4,272 vehicles affected

  5. DRIVE BELT TENSIONER MAY BREAK.

    R/2011/010 · 18 Apr 2011

    18 Apr 2011

    Defect

    The internal spring within the drive belt tensioner may break causing the drive belt to loose tension. This will prevent the alternator water pump and air-conditioning compressor pulleys from operating. Warning lamps associated with battery charging and engine coolant temperature will illuminate. In the worst case the drive belt may come off preventing the power steering pulley from operating increased driver effort will be required to steer the vehicle.

    Remedy

    Replacement of the drive belt tensioner assembly.

    Build window

    Built 2 Jun 2008 – 20 Oct 2010

    ~2,690 vehicles affected

  6. LOSS OF STEERING ASSISTANCE.

    R/2010/067 · 26 Jul 2010

    26 Jul 2010

    Defect

    Steering assistance may be lost because the power steering tensioner pulley material is not to specification. The pulley may fail and cause a loss of drive to the hydraulic pump.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to inspect and where necessary replace the power steering tensioner pulley.

    Build window

    Affected build dates not specified

    ~5,425 vehicles affected

  7. FIRE MAY OCCUR

    R/2009/049 · 15 Jun 2009

    15 Jun 2009

    Defect

    It has been identified that due to improper insulation of a branch of the engine wiring harness the possibility exists that the harness will chafe on either a cam cover securing bolt or on the cam cover itself. Damage to the harness may lead to a sudden loss of engine power or in the worst case a fire.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the subject wiring harness fitted with a protector.

    Build window

    Built 1 Jun 2005 – 28 Feb 2007

    ~3,751 vehicles affected

  8. FIRE MAY OCCUR

    R/2008/120 · 22 Sep 2008

    22 Sep 2008

    Defect

    It has been identified that due to the use of an inappropriate material for the intercooler outlet pipe insulator it is possible for the intercooler outlet pipe insulation to detach from the throttle body. This may cause excessive deposition of carbon within the diesel particulate filter that may burn up and result in overheating or melting of the filter. In the worst case the filter may catch fire.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the intercooler outlet pipe insulator replaced with a quality assured component and bracket.

    Build window

    Built 28 Jun 2005 – 31 May 2008

    ~6,591 vehicles affected

  9. FUEL MAY LEAK

    R/2007/180 · 4 Feb 2008

    4 Feb 2008

    Defect

    Due to improper shaping of the fuel pipes and engine vibration it is possible that the pipes may crack and allow fuel to escape.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and replace fuel pipe assembly with modified version.

    Build window

    Built 1 Jun 2006 – 31 Jul 2007

    ~2,197 vehicles affected

  10. RISK OF FIRE

    R/2007/085 · 10 Sep 2007

    10 Sep 2007

    Defect

    It has been identified that the intercooler has been improperly designed. This may allow the intercooler to come apart in use causing an improper mixture ratio of air/fuel in the diesel particulate filter. In the worst case the particulate filter may ignite.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will be fitted with an engine intercooler attachment assembly.

    Build window

    Built 28 Jun 2005 – 2 Apr 2007

    ~3,775 vehicles affected

  11. RISK OF FIRE

    R/2007/084 · 10 Sep 2007

    10 Sep 2007

    Defect

    It has been identified that due to an improper design of the intercooler inlet hose there is a possibility that the air/fuel mixture ratio may be incorrect within the diesel particulate filter assembly. This in the worst case may cause the diesel particulate filter to ignite.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will be fitted with a modified intercooler hose.

    Build window

    Built 28 Jun 2005 – 2 Apr 2007

    ~3,421 vehicles affected

  12. WIRING HARNESS MAY CHAFE RESULTING IN POSSIBLE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER

    R/2007/102 · 10 Sep 2007

    10 Sep 2007

    Defect

    It has been identified that due to improper insulation of a branch of the engine wiring harness. The possibility exists that the harness can chafe on the cam cover securing bolt and sustain damage. Should this occur a possible sudden loss of engine power might ensue.

    Remedy

    Subject vehicles will have the engine wiring harness inspected and repaired as necessary before being fitted with a protective cover.

    Build window

    Built 17 Jun 2005 – 29 Dec 2006

    ~3,579 vehicles affected

  13. INTERCOOLER PIPE CLAMP MAY FAIL

    R/2006/172 · 20 Nov 2006

    20 Nov 2006

    Defect

    There is a possibility that the outlet pipe of the intercooler may fail. In the worst case this could lead to the diesel particulate filter catching fire.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the intercooler pipe with a countermeasure part.

    Build window

    Built 28 Jun 2005 – 1 Aug 2006

    ~2,931 vehicles affected

Data from the DVSA Vehicle Recall register (Crown Copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0). Last indexed: 2026-04-26.

These records are provided for reference. Contact your authorised Suzuki dealer or check your vehicle registration at gov.uk/check-if-a-vehicle-has-outstanding-recalls to confirm current status.

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