Suzuki Grand Vitara recalls
Recalls to 31 Oct 2026, from DVSA's file. Each recall shows its own launch date.
DVSA lists 11 safety recalls naming the Suzuki Grand Vitara, launched from 2006 to 2020. Most recalls cover only cars built in certain dates or chassis number ranges, so check a specific car on GOV.UK's recall check.
Suzuki Grand Vitara recalls at a glance
- Recalls
- 11
- 2006 to 2020
- Latest recall
- 14 March 2020
- R/2020/042
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Every Suzuki Grand Vitara recall
Newest first. The concern is the part or system affected, the defect is what can go wrong, and the remedy is what the manufacturer does to put it right.
IN THE EVENT OF DEPLOYMENT THE AIR BAG MAY NOT INFLATE PROPERLY
R/2020/042, launched 14 March 2020, 4,340 vehicles affected across the models it covers
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.
DRIVER MAY BE UNABLE TO CHANGE / SELECT GEAR
R/2017/076, launched 20 March 2017, 4,272 vehicles affected across the models it covers
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
DRIVE BELT TENSIONER MAY BREAK.
R/2011/010, launched 18 April 2011, 2,690 vehicles affected across the models it covers
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.
LOSS OF STEERING ASSISTANCE.
R/2010/067, launched 26 July 2010, 5,425 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Jimny
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.
FIRE MAY OCCUR
R/2009/049, launched 15 June 2009, 3,751 vehicles affected across the models it covers
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.
FIRE MAY OCCUR
R/2008/120, launched 22 September 2008, 6,591 vehicles affected across the models it covers
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.
FUEL MAY LEAK
R/2007/180, launched 4 February 2008, 2,197 vehicles affected across the models it covers
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.
WIRING HARNESS MAY CHAFE RESULTING IN POSSIBLE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER
R/2007/102, launched 10 September 2007, 3,579 vehicles affected across the models it covers
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.
RISK OF FIRE
R/2007/085, launched 10 September 2007, 3,775 vehicles affected across the models it covers
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.
RISK OF FIRE
R/2007/084, launched 10 September 2007, 3,421 vehicles affected across the models it covers
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.
INTERCOOLER PIPE CLAMP MAY FAIL
R/2006/172, launched 20 November 2006, 2,931 vehicles affected across the models it covers
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.
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
What to do next
If you own a Suzuki Grand Vitara, check its registration on GOV.UK and ask a Suzuki dealer whether any recall work is outstanding. If you are buying one, ask the seller for proof the work was done, and run a Motoring Insider history check for finance, write-offs and the MOT history.