Suzuki Motor USA, LLC: Safety Recalls in 2018

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 7 safety recalls made by Suzuki Motor USA, LLC in 2018. See the details of the recalls below.

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November 14, 2018

(Campaign #: CZ)

Power Steering Pump May Seize

Suzuki Motor America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Suzuki SX4 vehicles. The power steering pump may seize causing a loss of steering assist.

NHTSA ID: 18V804000

Component: STEERING

# of Units Affected: 18,673

Consequence Summary:

A seizure of the power steering pump would cause a loss of power steering assist, requiring extra steering effort at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action:

Suzuki has notified owners, and dealers will replace the power steering pump with an improved one, free of charge. The recall began October 25, 2019. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is CZ.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 34.11

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October 31, 2018

(Campaign #: CY)

Fuel Tank may Crack due to Vent Line Restriction

Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Suzuki Kizashi vehicles. Dust can enter the vent line that provides fresh air to the carbon canister, restricting its air flow and possibly creating excessive negative pressure in the fuel tank which may result in the fuel tank cracking.

NHTSA ID: 18V769000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 21,063

Consequence Summary:

A cracked tank may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action:

Suzuki has sent owners an initial notification to inform them of the recall. When parts are available, a second notice will be mailed and dealers will install a cover over the opening near the suction pipe inlet, and relocate the suction filter. The fuel cap and fuel tank will also be replaced with improved parts. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 26.62

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October 4, 2018

(Campaign #: 2A86-2A88)

Fuel Pump O-ring Twisted Causing Fuel Leak

Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Suzuki DL650A, DL650XA, GSX-R1000, GSX-R1000R, and 2018 GSX-S750 motorcycles. During installation, the fuel pump O-ring may have been twisted, reducing the sealing performance and possibly resulting in a fuel leak.

NHTSA ID: 18V694000

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

# of Units Affected: 6,928

Consequence Summary:

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action:

Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump O-ring and the fuel tank inner vessel, free of charge. The recall began October 31, 2018. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's numbers for this recall are 2A86-2A88.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 74.86

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September 25, 2018

(Campaign #: 4009)

Power Steering Tensioner Pulley Damage

Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara vehicles. The power steering pump belt tension adjuster pulley has an outer portion that is made of plastic. Repeated heat stress can cause the plastic material to deteriorate, causing pieces of the pulley to break off.

NHTSA ID: 18V667000

Component: STEERING

# of Units Affected: 304

Consequence Summary:

Broken pieces of the pulley can get caught between the pulley and the drive belt, causing the drive belt to come off, resulting in a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering pump drive belt tension adjuster pulley, free of charge. The recall began November 9, 2018. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is 4009. Note: The vehicles included in this recall were not previously recalled under 10V-250.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 11.84

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June 29, 2018

(Campaign #: 2A84)

Brake Light May Not Illuminate

Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2018 Suzuki DR-Z400S and DR-Z400SM motorcycles. During assembly the resin that fills the rear brake stop lamp switch may have adhered to the internal contacts, which can prevent the brake lamp from illuminating.

NHTSA ID: 18V441000

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

# of Units Affected: 191

Consequence Summary:

If the brake lights do not illuminate, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will install a new stop lamp switch assembly, free of charge. The recall began on July 16, 2018. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is 2A84.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 54.74

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May 17, 2018

(Campaign #: 4005 to 4008)

Transmission Control Module may Fail

Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2013 Suzuki Kizashi and SX4 vehicles equipped with a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). The Transmission Control Module (TCM) may fail causing a reduction in speed or reduced vehicle acceleration.

NHTSA ID: 18V331000

Component: POWER TRAIN

# of Units Affected: 5,786

Consequence Summary:

A reduction in vehicle speed or reduced acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the TCM, free of charge. The recall began on June 11, 2018. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is 4005 to 4008.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 50.19

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January 22, 2018

(Campaign #: 2A76 to 2A81)

Shifting with High RPMs may cause Chain to Break

Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2017-2018 GSX-R1000, GSX-R1000A, GSX-R1000RA, and GSX-R1000RZA motorcycles. When upshifting between first and second gear, if the rider fails to engage second gear, a neutral condition will exist and may cause very high engine RPM. If the rider then shifts into second gear without disengaging the clutch, the motorcycles chain may stretch or break.

NHTSA ID: 18V064000

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

# of Units Affected: 3,097

Consequence Summary:

If the drive chain breaks, the motorcycle will lose power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Engine Control Module (ECM), and inspect and replace the drive chain and sprockets, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 25, 2018. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-714-572-1490. Suzuki's numbers for this recall are 2A76 to 2A81.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 95.99

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