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Suzuki recalls & common problems by model

How Suzuki models compare on safety-recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, most recalls first. Found the car you want? Check its exact VIN.

50models compared
542recall campaigns on file
3,517owner complaints on file
ModelYearsOn recordRecall campaignsOwner complaints
Grand Vitara 1997–2023 8,359 55 673
GSX-R1000 2001–2024 125 29 53
GSX-R750 1996–2024 177 28 55
SX4 2007–2013 281 24 311
SX-4 2005–2024 4,786 24 0
GSX1300R 2000–2026 71 23 25
Kizashi 2009–2013 239 22 73
GSXR750 1998–2016 16 21 38
GSX-R600 1997–2024 271 20 98
Gsx-R 1000 2001–2024 18 20 0
DL1000 2002–2019 78 17 23
Forenza 2003–2008 253 15 907
SV 650S 1999–2021 97 14 0
DL 650 2004–2024 162 14 0
DL650 2003–2024 121 12 17
XL-7 2001–2006 79 12 13
SV 650 1999–2024 189 12 0
VZR 1800 2006–2023 139 12 0
XL7 2001–2009 165 10 217
Reno 2005–2008 44 10 173
Swift 1982–2026 2,846 10 51
Verona 2004–2006 21 9 216
Sidekick 1989–1997 20 8 255
Vitara 1982–2026 8,508 8 123
Grand Vitara XL7 2001–2016 141 8 0
SV 1000S 2003–2006 18 8 0
Aerio 2002–2007 28 7 121
VZ800 1997–2018 68 7 6
SFV650 2009–2022 26 6 3
VL 1500 1998–2018 23 6 0
GSF1200S 1997–2006 11 5 5
DL1050 2020–2026 37 5 0
VL 800 2001–2021 103 5 0
GSX650F 2007–2012 50 5 0
Samurai 1982–2004 99 4 48
GS500 1990–2009 65 4 4
VLR1800 2008–2009 10 4 3
GSF1200 1996–2009 26 4 3
GSF1250S 2005–2016 15 4 2
GSF 600 1998–2005 61 4 0
VZ 1500 2008–2017 20 4 0
GSF600S 1995–2007 148 4 0
GSX-S1000 2015–2026 56 3 1
GSX250R 2017–2023 38 3 0
DRZ400 1999–2026 26 3 0
GSX600F 1995–2006 103 2 0
GSX600 1998–2008 26 2 0
GW 250 2013–2015 17 2 0
DR-Z 400SM 2006–2025 48 2 0
GSX1300BK 2002–2011 11 2 0

How to read this. Recall campaigns are safety defects acknowledged by the manufacturer or NHTSA — they're repaired at no charge by a franchised dealer, and more of them means more issues were formally addressed. Owner complaints are individual reports to NHTSA, not confirmed faults, and they partly reflect how many of a model were sold and how long it's been on the road — so read them as a prompt to inspect, not a verdict. Always check the specific VIN and get a pre-purchase inspection.

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