2012 Suzuki SX4 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2012 Suzuki SX4, and owners have filed 40 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2012 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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Pump (steering)
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.
Remedy: 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.…
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Pump (steering)
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2012-2103 Suzuki SX4 vehicles manufactured September 3, 2011, to April 5, 2013. In the affected vehicles, insufficient clearance between the power steering pump body and the power steering fluid control valve may cause improper movement of the valve, and as a result,…
Remedy: Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering pump, free of charge. The recall began on October 9, 2015. Owners may contact Suzuki's customer service number at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number…
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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…
40 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2012 Suzuki SX4 have filed 40 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 2 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 66,878 miles. Complaints peaked in 2015 with 9 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2012 Suzuki SX4. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked and the engine was running, the air bags independently deployed. The contact stated that the failure had occurred wh”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 11, 2026 · Air bags
“The contact owns a 2012 Suzuki SX4. The contact stated while driving at approximately 73 MPH, the vehicle became difficult to maneuver. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dea”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 7, 2025 · Steering
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2012 Suzuki SX4 (SX4 AWD, SX4 Sedan, SX4 Sport). 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 2012 Suzuki SX4
How do I know if my 2012 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 2012 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 14V811000).
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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- Reno173 complaints
- XL-7163 complaints
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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.