Suzuki Wagon R recalls
Recalls to 31 Oct 2026, from DVSA's file. Each recall shows its own launch date.
DVSA lists 7 safety recalls naming the Suzuki Wagon R, launched from 2000 to 2014. 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 Wagon R recalls at a glance
- Recalls
- 7
- 2000 to 2014
- Latest recall
- 16 October 2014
- R/2014/084
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Every Suzuki Wagon R 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.
AIRBAG MAY NOT FUNCTION TO SPECIFICATION
R/2014/084, launched 16 October 2014, 8,760 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The drivers airbag may not deploy in the case of a frontal collision. This because the passenger airbag pigtail is not to specification.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the passenger airbag pigtail.
FUEL MAY LEAK
R/2011/088, launched 19 September 2011, 3,405 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The protection coating on the vehicles fuel tank has insufficient adhesion this could cause delamination of the coating from the underlying coating. This could result in corrosion of the fuel tank and if not rectified could result in a fuel leak.
Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles to check the fuel tank. Depending on the tank is corroded or not and the extent of the corrosion the tank will either receive additional corrosion protection or a replacement tank.
THE GEARSHIFT CABLE MAY BREAK WHILST IN SERVICE
R/2004/140, launched 23 November 2004, 4,532 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The manual transmission gearshift control cable may break due to a lack of maximum strength and durability. This will result in the inability of the driver to either select or de-select the gears.
Remedy: Recall likely to be affected vehicles and replace the gearshift cable.
FRONT SUSPENSION FASTNERS MAY NOT BE TO THE CORRECT TORQUE
R/2004/104, launched 25 June 2004, 2,680 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Vehicles may have been produced with the front suspension fastenings incorrectly tightened.
Remedy: Affected vehicles will be recalled during which time the subject fastenings will be slackened off and then re-torqued.
INCORRECT SPECIFICATION SHOCK ABSORBERS FITTED TO FRONT SUSPENSION
R/2004/102, launched 25 June 2004, 3,000 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The incorrect specification shock absorbers may have been fitted during manufacture
Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and replace the incorrect shock absorbers with correctly specified units.
HANDBRAKE MAY SELF RELEASE
R/2000/112, launched 8 November 2000, 3,490 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The handbrake lever pawl may not rotate freely. When the handbrake is applied the pawl may not engage the ratchet and the handbrake can slip off.
Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and fit a quality assured replacement handbrake assembly where necessary.
SECURITY OF STEERING RACK REAR SUSPENSION AND ENGINE MOUNTING FASTENERS
R/2000/111, launched 8 November 2000, 1,171 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Fasteners on the steering rack rear suspension and near-side engine mounting may not have been tightened to the correct torque. It is possible that these components may become detached during use.
Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles and tighten fasteners to correct torque where necessary.
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 Wagon R, 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.