Steering: pump
Suzuki Motor America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Suzuki SX4 vehicles. The power steering pump may seize causing a loss of steering assist.
Across the 7 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 24 recall campaigns and 311 owner complaints for the Suzuki SX4. The 2008 model year has the most complaints (101).
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | NCAP overall | MPG comb. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 4 of 5 | 25 | |
| 2012 | 3 | 40 | 2 | 4 of 5 | 25 | |
| 2011 | 3 | 13 | 1 | Not rated | 25 | |
| 2010 | 5 | 21 | 5 | Not rated | 26 | |
| 2009 | 3 | 48 | 5 | Not rated | 25 | |
| 2008 | 3 | 101 | 10 | Not rated | 25 | |
| 2007 | 2 | 73 | 3 | Not rated | 24 |
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Suzuki Motor America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Suzuki SX4 vehicles. The power steering pump may seize causing a loss of steering assist.
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2013 Suzuki Kizashi and SX4 vehicles equipped with a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). The Transmission Control Module (TCM) may fail causing a reduction in speed or reduced vehicle acceleration.
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2012-2103 Suzuki SX4 vehicles manufactured September 3, 2011, to April 5, 2013. In the affected vehicles, insufficient clearance between the power steering pump body and the power steering fluid control valve may cause improper movement of the valve, and as a result, the power steering pump may seize.