2011 Suzuki Kizashi: problems, recalls and reliability
5 recalls and 22 owner complaints on record; most reports concern exterior lighting; the 2013 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall May 2019
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“I was driving and stop on a red light I heard a loud noise from under the vehicle so put my car on parking the light change so I shift to drive and the vehicle stay (neutral) no matter what gear it is the car stay neutral . So I stay on the car because the was lot of traffic thanks god a cop stop to help me to push the vehicle . I took the vehicle to a shop no one know what is wrong with the vehicle.”Owner report · Power Train · Sep 2020
“Been trying to get my repairs on my car since june of 2020 and was just recently told that I could not get my car repaired due to suzuki closing down I can not get my tags because of this issue the recalls has to be fixed”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Jun 2020
“The airbag defect warning light stays on while driving or the car being on. Suzuki depot in sant ana ca replaced the right front passenger seat cushion due to a manufacturer recall. The airbag light for the right front seat soon activated. I took the car to a local shop. I was advised that the code c1312 was a manufacturer defect recall code by suzuki corp. They didn't tough the seat. I called suzuki depot who called suzuki to determine the next step. Suzuki has not fixed the airbag light or what's causing it to remain lit. This is an immediate passenger safety issue and in my opinion should be resolved and fixed right away.”Owner report · Air Bags · Jun 2020
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“2011 suzuki kizashi sport sls. Consumer writes in regards to safety and emissions recall. *ld the consumer stated the manufacturer was unable to help locate a local dealer to complete the recall. *js”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Aug 2019
“Six months ago, I had to replace my drivers side lowbeam headlight bulb. It appears to be out again. This seems to be an unusually short amount of time to have a headlight go out.”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Jan 2019
“Undiagnoseable overheating. When running the air conditioner for long periods of time (I.e. Road trip, less than 90 minutes) the air conditioning stops working and the coolant blows out of the overflow tank. This has happened multiple times. We've replaced the radiator twice, 3 different thermostats and I've had the head machined and checked for leaks, the head gasket and all associated gaskets with that job replaced and still cannot drive without coolant spewing from the overflow and eventually causing a rise in temp on the dash gauge. Date of occurance below is an estimate, I've been fighting this car for so long I have no idea the first time the issue arose.”Owner report · Engine · Feb 2017
“I got my kizashi in 2012 and have already had to replace the battery twice. I took it to a shop to have looked at and they can't find any reason it keeps being drained the way it has been. I don't know how to fix this.”Owner report · Electrical System · Oct 2016
“My husband was driving on a city street in my car and was in an accident. He was t-boned on the driver side and the air bags did not deploy. He was in the intersection going around 30 mph, I am not sure how fast the other vehicle was going. This accident happened august 12, 2016 at 9:30 pm.”Owner report · Air Bags · Aug 2016
“Tl* the contact owns a 2011 suzuki kizashi. The contact stated that when attempted to start, the vehicle would fail to start. In addition, the contact stated that while the gear shifter in park, the vehicle would roll backwards. The failure recurred numerous time. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 79,468.”Owner report · Power Train · May 2016
“Tl* the contact owns a 2011 suzuki kizashi. While driving 5 mph, the vehicle made an abnormal noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 27,000. Updated 09/18/15*lj”Owner report · Power Train · Jun 2015
When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 1 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 5 campaigns
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Suzuki Kizashi vehicles. Dust can enter the vent line that provides fresh air to the carbon canister, restricting its air flow and possibly creating excessive negative pressure in the fuel tank which may result in the fuel tank cracking.
Remedy: Suzuki has sent owners an initial notification to inform them of the recall. When parts are available, a second notice will be mailed and dealers will install a cover over the opening near the suction pipe inlet, and relocate the suction filter. The fuel cap and fuel tank will also be replaced with improved parts. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934.
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling 2010-2013 Kizashi vehicles. The front passenger seat Occupant Classification System (OCS) may misclassify an adult occupant as child and deactivate the front air bag.
Remedy: Suzuki will notify owners, and service providers will replace the front passenger seat cushion, which includes a new OCS mat assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed on October 29, 2021. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is C5.
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Kizashi and 2006-2013 Grand Vitara vehicles. The front passenger leather seat may shrink due to high humidity and high temperature. As a result, the occupant classification system (OCS) sensor mat may not accurately detect if an adult or child is occupying the seat.
Remedy: Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat bottom cushion, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on May 3, 2019. All second letters notifying owners of the remedy were mailed by April 10, 2020. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's numbers for this recall are 4011 and 4012.
Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Kizashi vehicles manufactured October 2009 through July 2012. In the affected vehicles, spiders may weave a web in the evaporative canister vent hose, blocking it and causing the fuel tank to have an excessive amount of negative pressure.
Remedy: Suzuki is in the process of notifying owners, and dealers will replace the evaporative canister vent line on the affected vehicles with a vent line that has a filter on the end. If the canister vent line is found to be obstructed by a spider web, the fuel tank will also be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 12, 2014. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is VG.
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 customer service at 1-714-996-7040. Suzuki's number for this recall is VL.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2011 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
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Is the 2011 Suzuki Kizashi reliable?
NHTSA has 22 owner complaints and 5 recall campaigns on record for the 2011 Suzuki Kizashi. The most complained-about area is exterior lighting.
Does the 2011 Suzuki Kizashi have open recalls?
5 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning fuel system, gasoline. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.