Model year guide

2011 Suzuki Kizashi

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2011 Suzuki Kizashi is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 103 on record.

2011 Suzuki Kizashi — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2011 Suzuki Kizashi at a glance

Safety recalls5
Owner complaints22
Combined24–25 mpg
Typical price$8,238

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2011 Suzuki Kizashi recalls 5

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module NHTSA Campaign #19V343000 · manufacturer #C5 · 02/05/2019

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.

Fix: 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.

Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification NHTSA Campaign #19V187000 · manufacturer #4011, 4012 · 07/03/2019

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.

Fix: 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. …

Fuel System, Gasoline NHTSA Campaign #18V769000 · manufacturer #CY · 31/10/2018

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.

Fix: 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…

Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (prndl) NHTSA Campaign #14V811000 · manufacturer #VL · 22/12/2014

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.

Fix: 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.

Fuel System, Gasoline NHTSA Campaign #14V464000 · manufacturer #VG · 30/07/2014

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.

Fix: 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 w…

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2011 Suzuki Kizashi common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Exterior Lighting
Confirm all headlights, brake lights, turn signals and reverse lights work, with no moisture inside the housings.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Air Bags
Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Fuel/propulsion System
Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.
Engine And Engine Cooling
Check coolant level and color, look for leaks, and confirm the engine reaches normal temperature without overheating.

2011 Suzuki Kizashi safety ratings

Rollover★★★★★

Rollover risk: 10.9% — NHTSA's estimated chance of rollover in a single-vehicle crash (dynamic test: no tip).

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2011 Suzuki Kizashi 4 DR AWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.

2011 Suzuki Kizashi MPG & running costs

Combined24–25 mpg
City22 mpg
Highway30 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,750
EPA size classCompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios) or Manual 6-spd
Passenger volume92 cu ft
Cargo volume13 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$1,750 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

What's a 2011 Suzuki Kizashi worth?

Low
$6,600
Typical price
$8,238
High
$12,200

From 8 comparable 2011 Suzuki Kizashi listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2011 Suzuki Kizashi costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$13,750
Fuel only$13,750
Per mile$0.18

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Dimensions & weight

Length
182.3 in
Width
71.7 in
Height
58.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Curb weight
3,241 lb
Front track
61.4 in
Rear track
61.8 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2011 Suzuki Kizashi. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 3

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered.

Reminder of the importance to conduct safety inspections for rust damage to suspension and related parts that could be caused by road salt or other chemicals applied to the roadway.

Bulletin SUZ_016008 · Suspension, Structure · Jul 2022

This Service Bulletin was sent by Suzuki Motor Corporation to its authorized Suzuki automobile distributors in the U.S., explaining the importance of proper inspection and maintenance of suspension lower arm ball joints to prevent the ball stud from becoming s…

Bulletin N-Q-G-045 · Suspension, Equipment · Nov 2018

This bulletin describes corrective action needed to address complaints of reduction in engine power output due to activation of the continuously variable transmission (CVT) temperature protection control system due to deterioration of the CVT fluid or malfunct…

Bulletin suz_013727 · Power Train, Engine · Jul 2017

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the KIZASHI AWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

Canadian recalls 5

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2011 Suzuki Kizashi. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

Seats And Restraints

Issue: On certain cars, due to the seating posture/position of the occupant, the occupant classification system (OCS) may not work properly. This could cause the airbag system to turn off the passenger-front airbag even when an adult is seated in the front passenger seat. Note: When the front passenger-front airbag is turned off, the PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator will light. Safet…

Transport Canada #2019217 · May 2019

Airbag

Issue: On certain vehicles, the occupant classification system (OCS) may not work properly. This could cause the airbag system not to turn off the airbag when an infant or child is seated in the front passenger seat. This could also cause the passenger seat belt reminder to activate when the seat is empty. Note: This problem only affects vehicles with leather seats. Safety Risk…

Transport Canada #2019129 · Mar 2019

Powertrain

On certain vehicles, the detent pin within the shift lock structure may have been incorrectly positioned. An incorrectly positioned detent pin in combination with high temperature conditions could allow the transmission shift selector to be moved out of the PARK position without depressing the brake pedal. Depending which gear the driver selects, the vehicle could begin to move…

Transport Canada #2014578 · Dec 2014

Fuel System

On certain vehicles, a particular type of spider may weave a web in the evaporative canister vent line which may cause a restriction in the line. If this occurs, the fuel tank pressure may become excessively negative when the emission control system works to purge the vapors from the canister. As the canister is purged repeatedly during normal operation, the stress on the fuel…

Transport Canada #2014320 · Aug 2014

Other

Certain vehicles may fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 201 - Occupant Protection. The instrument panel center lower box door may not remain closed during a vehicle crash, increasing the risk of personal injury to the occupants. Correction: Dealers will replace the instrument panel center lower box with an updated version.

Transport Canada #2010212 · Jun 2010

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

About the Suzuki Kizashi

The Suzuki Kizashi is a mid-size car manufactured by Japanese automaker Suzuki. It was unveiled in the United States on July 30, 2009. The Kizashi went on sale in Japan on October 21, 2009, in North America on December 1, 2009, and in Australia and New Zealand on May 11, 2010. It is the first mid-size Suzuki automobile sold in the Australian market. In February 2011, the Kizashi became available to the Indian market. The car was also available in European markets.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2011 Suzuki Kizashi trims & engines on record

Trims
Sport SLS · SE · S
Engines
2.4L

2011 Suzuki Kizashi vehicles on record

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Other Suzuki Kizashi model years

2013 2012 2010 2009

2011 Suzuki Kizashi — frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 Suzuki Kizashi have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2011 Suzuki Kizashi. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Suzuki Kizashi?

Across all 22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are exterior lighting, electrical system, air bags.

What is the 2011 Suzuki Kizashi safety rating?

NHTSA gives the 2011 Suzuki Kizashi crash-test ratings of rollover 4★ (out of 5; this model year pre-dates NHTSA's overall score).

What gas mileage does the 2011 Suzuki Kizashi get?

The 2011 Suzuki Kizashi has U.S. EPA estimates of 24–25 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (2 versions).

How much is a 2011 Suzuki Kizashi worth?

Comparable 2011 Suzuki Kizashi listings run roughly $6,600–$12,200, typically around $8,238 (from 8 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.