2011 Suzuki SX4 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2011 Suzuki SX4, and owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2011 Suzuki SX4
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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Gear position indication (prndl) (power train)
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 SX4 vehicles manufactured July 16, 2009, to November 1, 2012, and 2010-2013 Kizashi vehicles manufactured October 13, 2009, to October 31, 2012. The shift selector can be moved out of the "Park" position without depressing the brake pedal.
Remedy: Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shift selector assembly and inspect, and if necessary, replace the shift knob, free of charge. The recall began January 16, 2015. Owners may contact Suzuki…
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Air bags
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 Grand Vitara and 2007-2011 SX4 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, over time, the OCS sensor mat installed in the front passenger seat may fail due to repeated flexing of the mat from use of the seat. As a result, during a crash necessitating deployment,…
Remedy: Suzuki will notify owners and dealers will replace the front passenger seat cushion assembly (which includes the OCS sensor mat) free of charge. Sufficient quantities of parts are not currently available to fix all of…
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Alternator/generator/regulator (electrical system)
Suzuki is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 suzuki grand vitara multipurpose passenger vehicles equipped with 4-cylinder engines; model year 2011 suzuki grand vitara multipurpose passenger vehicles produced prior to october 17, 2010; model year 2010 suzuki sx4 passenger vehicles; and 2011 suzuki sx4 passenger vehicles produced…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the tension adjuster pulley with an improved part. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on february 16, 2011. Owners may contact suzuki at 1-887-697-8985 or visit…
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2011 Suzuki SX4 have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. Reports cite 2 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 50,918 miles. Complaints peaked in 2011 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Constant humming from the rear hatch lock actuator -- and the rear hatch partially unlocks and unlatches itself while the car is in motion. The power locking system is malfunctioning completely. The d”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 6, 2019 · Structure
“Tl* the contact owns a 2011 suzuki sx4. The contact stated that the vehicle would not accelerate over 20 MPH and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact also stated that the failur”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 24, 2018 · Power train
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2011 Suzuki SX4 (SX4 AWD, SX4 Sedan, SX4 Sport/Anniversary Edition). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 25–28 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 22–25 / 29–32 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Compact Cars, Small Station Wagons |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (variable gear ratios); Manual 6-spd |
Compare Suzuki SX4 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Suzuki SX4 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Suzuki SX4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 Suzuki SX4 | 2 | 73 |
| 2008 Suzuki SX4 | 3 | 101 |
| 2009 Suzuki SX4 | 3 | 48 |
| 2010 Suzuki SX4 | 5 | 21 |
| 2011 Suzuki SX4 | 3 | 13 |
| 2012 Suzuki SX4 | 3 | 40 |
| 2013 Suzuki SX4 | 5 | 15 |
Checking a specific 2011 Suzuki SX4
How do I know if my 2011 Suzuki SX4 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. 3 campaigns currently list the 2011 Suzuki SX4; 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 11V055000).
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
- Sidekick221 complaints
- XL7217 complaints
- Verona216 complaints
- Reno173 complaints
- XL-7163 complaints
- VZR1800146 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.