Suzuki 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 Vitara, launched from 1998 to 2025. 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 Vitara recalls at a glance
- Recalls
- 11
- 1998 to 2025
- Latest recall
- 16 April 2025
- R/2025/127
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Every Suzuki 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.
Canister Replacement
R/2025/127, launched 16 April 2025. Also covers the SX4 S-Cross
Defect: On affected vehicles the EVAP Carbon canister should be filled with activated carbon however an air gap may develop on the inside during use which may degrade its performance. There is a risk that fuel evaporation gas will leak into the atmosphere resulting in non-compliance with regulations.
Remedy: Replace the EVAP Carbon cannister.
Left Rear Brake Pipe Inspection
R/2024/032, launched 14 February 2024. Also covers the SX4 S-Cross
Defect: On affected vehicles there is a possibility that the left rear brake pipe was damaged during the tightening process.
Remedy: Check the left rear brake pipe and replace if damaged.
Some vehicles have an inappropriate design and material on check valve of vacuum pump
R/2022/267, launched 1 December 2022, 71,508 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Baleno, SX4 S-Cross, Swift
Defect: Some vehicles have an inappropriate design and material on the check valve of brake vacuum pump.
Remedy: Replace the vacuum pump check valve.
VEHICLE EMISSION OUTPUTS MAY NOT BE CORRECT
R/2021/059, launched 26 February 2021, 7,001 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the SX4 S-Cross
Defect: Vehicle emission outputs may not be correct.
Remedy: Software upgrade to be carried out
REAR AXLE MAY FAIL
R/2016/041, launched 8 March 2016, 2,760 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the SX4 S-Cross, Swift
Defect: The fixing bolts for the rear axle were mixed with bolts that have no anti friction coating. It is possible that a bolt/s may loosen come off or break and the vehicle could become impossible to drive.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace rear axle bolts.
UNINTENDED VEHICLE BRAKING
R/2015/165, launched 7 August 2015, 1,316 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Due to an error in production the Radar Brake Support System may not have been correctly programmed. In certain instances the system may not recalibrate and could cause unnecessary braking.
Remedy: Reprogram the Radar Brake Support Control unit.
RISK OF FIRE
R/2005/149, launched 9 January 2006, 5,884 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: There is a risk of damage (shorting) between the cable connections and glow plugs due to insufficient torque on the connector securing nuts on the relay end posts.
Remedy: Recall affected vehicles check the security of the glow plug relay cables and if required replace the glow plug relay.
UNDER LOW TEMPERATURES THE PRESSURE REGULATOR MAY FREEZE AND CAUSE LEAKAGE
R/2004/175, launched 17 January 2005, 5,724 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the XL-7
Defect: Under extremely low ambient temperatures the fuel pressure regulator may become frozen and cause leakage from the junction point of the fuel hose due to an increase in pressure.
Remedy: Recall likely to be affected vehicles and subject them to the following rework action. 1 Replace the fuel pressure regulator.2 Change the vacuum system routing utilising new parts.3 Replace the fuel delivery hose with new improved parts and a new clip. On Grand Vitara XL-7 models items 1 and 2 only will be carried out.
FRONT SUSPENSION STRUT MOUNTING STUDS MAY SHEAR
R/2000/014, launched 8 May 2000, 3,115 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Baleno, GV2000
Defect: Due to flexing of the suspension strut mounting turret it is possible that the suspension strut mounting studs may shear. Should all 3 mounting studs shear the suspension strut may detach from the mounting turret.
Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles for the fitment of upper and lower reinforcement plates to the suspension turret and the fitment of new strut mountings.
POSSIBILITY THAT THE DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG WHEN ACTIVATED MAY DEPLOY WITH A FORCE GREATER THAN ORIGINALLY DESIGNED
R/1999/045, launched 25 June 1999, 137 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Baleno
Defect: During manufacture of the airbag propellant module the propellant crystals were exposed to a high humidity environment which increased the moisture content to 1.2% with the result that during activation the airbag might deploy with a greater force than originally designed.
Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and replace the drivers airbag with a quality assured unit.
SEAT BELT STALK
R/1998/021, launched 27 July 1998, 1,333 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The front seat belt stalk(s) may fracture as a result of inappropriate stressing.
Remedy: The affected vehicles are being recalled for replacement of the front seat belts.
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 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.