2009 Suzuki SX-4
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2009 Suzuki SX-4 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 294 on record.
2009 Suzuki SX-4 at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2009 Suzuki SX-4 recalls 3
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 Grand Vitara and 2007-2011 SX4 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, over time, the OCS sensor mat installed in the front passenger seat may fail due to repeated flexing of the mat from use of the seat. As a result, during a crash necessitating deployment, the air bag will deploy regardless of whether the front seat occupant is an adult o…
Fix: Suzuki will notify owners and dealers will replace the front passenger seat cushion assembly (which includes the OCS sensor mat) free of charge. Sufficient quantities of parts are not currently available to fix all of the affected vehicles. Owners will be notified of the recall in October 2013 and …
SUZUKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 SX4 HATCHBACK AND MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 SX4 HATCHBACK AND SEDAN PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE THREE SCREWS THAT SECURE EACH OF THE OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRRORS TO THE MIRROR BASE CAN COME LOOSE DUE TO VIBRATION.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BASE SCREWS ON BOTH OUTER REAR VIEW MIRRORS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 5, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-887-697-8985 OR VISIT SUZUKI'S WEBSITE AT HTTP://WWW.SUZUKIAUTO.COM.
SUZUKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 SX4, 2010 GRAND VITARA, AND 2009 THROUGH 2010 EQUATOR VEHICLES THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH A GARMIN NUVI MODEL 750, 760, AND 765 NAVIGATION SYSTEM. THE BATTERIES CONTAINED IN THE AFFECTED GPS UNITS CAN OVERHEAT.
Fix: SUZUKI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY GARMIN TECHNICIANS BY REPLACING THE BATTERY AND INSERTING A SPACER ON TOP OF THE BATTERY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GARMIN DIRECTLY AT 1-866-957-1981 OR SUZUKI AT 1-887-697-8985. OW…
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.
2009 Suzuki SX-4 safety ratings
Rollover risk: 13.3% — 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 2009 Suzuki SX-4 4-DR Wagon w/SAB. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.
2009 Suzuki SX-4 MPG & running costs
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.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2009 Suzuki SX-4 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
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.
Investigations & service bulletins
NHTSA defect investigations 1
Occupant Classification System Failure Closed
Suzuki Motor of America is conducting a safety recall to remedy the occupant classification system's (OCS) sensor mats in approximately 193,936 model year 2006-2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara and 2007-2011 Suzuki SX4 vehicles (see NHTSA recall 13V-405 for more details). The sensor mat installed in the front passenger seat can develop an electrical circuit disconnection as a result of repeated flexing of the seat from use of…
NHTSA #PE13021 · Air Bags · opened Jun 2013 · closed Sep 2013An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.
Manufacturer service bulletins 10
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 2022This 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 2018THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES THE AVAILABILITY OF AN IMPROVED DRIVESHAFT FLANGE AND DIFFERENTIAL SIDE OIL SEAL FOR 4WD SX4 VEHICLES. THE IMPROVED PARTS HAVE BEEN DESIGNED TO IMPROVE PREVENTION OF CORROSION ON VEHICLES DRIVEN IN SEVERE WEATHER CONDITIONS.
Bulletin SUZ_013377 · Power Train · Oct 2016SUZUKI: DUE TO CHANGE IN LOAD ON PASSENGER SEAT WITH SHIFTING OF WEIGHT AND OBJECTS IN SEAT, AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATES, CAUSING AN OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION MODULE (OCM) ERROR. MODELS 2009 SX-4. *PE
Bulletin TS-01-02260R2 · Air Bags · Apr 2013SUZUKI: COUNTER MEASURE PROCEDURE FOR DTC B1318. THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATES, AND DTC B1318 IS STORED. THIS TYPICALLY CAN RESULT FROM A CHANGE IN LOAD ON THE PASSENGER SEAT. *JS
Bulletin ASMC-009375 · Air Bags · Jan 2013SUZUKI: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. WARRANTY EXTENSION FOR 'AIR BAG' WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATION. *JS UPDATED 7/25/12. *PE
Bulletin ABE-ZA-120418 · Air Bags · Jul 2012SUZUKI: DUE TO REPEATED FLEXING, THE FRONT PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM CIRCUIT LOCATED WITHIN SEAT BOTTOM CUSHION ASSEMBLY, HAVE AN ELECTRIC DISCONNECTION. *PE UPDATED 04/10/2013 *JS
Bulletin TSB-TS-02-05222 · Air Bags · Jun 2012SUZUKI: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, WITHIN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BOTTOM CUSHION, THE SENSING SENSOR MAT, AN ELECTRIC CIRCUIT DISCONNECTION MAY HAVE DEVELOPED, DUE TO REPEATED FLEXING. *PE
Bulletin SC-60R-1 · Air Bags · May 2012SUZUKI: THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATES, AND DTC B1318 IS STORED. THIS TYPICALLY CAN RESULT FROM A CHANGE IN LOAD ON THE PASSENGER SEAT, SUCH AS A PASSENGER SHIFTING THEIR WEIGHT ON AND OFF THE SEAT, OR AN OBJECT (BAG, BRIEFCASE, PET, ETC.) BOUNCING ON TH…
Bulletin TS-01-11029 · Air Bags · Dec 2009SUZUKI: REPLACING 5TH GEAR PARTS TO REPAIR MANUAL TRANSAXLE CONCERNS SUCH AS POPPING OUT OF 5TH GEAR WHILE DRIVING. WORN OR FAILED 5TH GEAR SYNCHRONIZER, 5TH GEAR, AND RELATED PARTS. DO NOT REPLACE THE TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY. ALL MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
Bulletin TSB-03-05059 · Power Train · Sep 2009Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the SX4 FWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
About the Suzuki SX-4
The Suzuki SX4 is a subcompact car and crossover produced by Japanese automaker Suzuki since 2006. A successor of the Aerio tall hatchback and sedan, the first-generation model was available as a hatchback and sedan, with the former available in both front- and four-wheel drive. In Europe, it was sold alongside a rebadged version called the Fiat Sedici.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.
2009 Suzuki SX-4 vehicles on record
2009 Suzuki SX-4TSMEYA21S00362868
2009 Suzuki SX-4JSAGYA21S00251988
2009 Suzuki SX-4JSAGYC21S00202898
2009 Suzuki SX-4JSAGYC21S00203076
2009 Suzuki SX-4TSMEYA21S00360307
2009 Suzuki SX-4JS2YB5A38A6301073
2009 Suzuki SX-4TSMEYA21S00362385
2009 Suzuki SX-4TSMEYB21S00332668
2009 Suzuki SX-4JSAGYA21S00252151
2009 Suzuki SX-4TSMEYA21S00358677
2009 Suzuki SX-4TSMEYA21S00361147
2009 Suzuki SX-4JSAGYC21S00202856
2009 Suzuki SX-4TSMEYB61S00236451
2009 Suzuki SX-4JSAGYC21S00203027
2009 Suzuki SX-4TSMEYA21S00409035
2009 Suzuki SX-4TSMEYA21S00362828
2009 Suzuki SX-4JSAGYC21S00203137
2009 Suzuki SX-4TSMEYA21S00362125
2009 Suzuki SX-4JSAGYC21S00203130
2009 Suzuki SX-4JSAGYA21S00251765
2009 Suzuki SX-4TSMEYA21S00361279
2009 Suzuki SX-4JSAGYC21S00202935
2009 Suzuki SX-4JSAGYA21S00252246
2009 Suzuki SX-4TSMEYA21S00362455