2012 Suzuki Equator Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2012 Suzuki Equator, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2012 Suzuki Equator
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Hub (suspension)
Suzuki is recalling certain model year 2012 Equator two-wheel drive vehicles manufactured from June 19, 2012, through July 12, 2012. These vehicles may have been equipped with front wheel hubs that may not meet the design hardness specifications. A wheel hub that was manufactured below hardness specification may wear prematurely and…
Remedy: All of the affected vehicles have been quarantined at Suzuki dealers prior to being sold. As such, a recall notification letter will not be issued. Suzuki dealers will replace the left and right side front wheel hub…
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Engine and engine cooling
Suzuki is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 equator pickup trucks manufactured from june 16, 2011, through august 31, 2011. Some of the bolts that connect the engine oil cooler and the engine oil filter to the engine in these vehicles may have been manufactured to below specification strength. As a result, the bolt may break at the…
Remedy: Suzuki will notify owners and dealers will replace the connector bolts free of charge. The safety recall began on january 11, 2012. Owners may contact suzuki at 1-714-996-7040.
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2012 Suzuki Equator have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 86,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2016 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The rear cargo/taillight/brake light assembly located on the rear of the cab overheats and has melted the lens cover. This was noticed recently and there is no apparent reason other than either faulty”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 30, 2016 · Exterior lighting
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2012 Suzuki Equator (Equator 2WD, Equator 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 16–21 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 15–19 / 19–23 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Small Pickup Trucks 2WD, Small Pickup Trucks 4WD |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2.5/4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 5-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Suzuki Equator model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Suzuki Equator model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
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| 2009 Suzuki Equator | 1 | 5 |
| 2010 Suzuki Equator | 3 | 7 |
| 2011 Suzuki Equator | 1 | 2 |
| 2012 Suzuki Equator | 2 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2012 Suzuki Equator
How do I know if my 2012 Suzuki Equator has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2012 Suzuki Equator; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Suzuki dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 11V593000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Suzuki models
- Forenza907 complaints
- Grand Vitara639 complaints
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- Verona216 complaints
- Reno173 complaints
- XL-7163 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.