Steering: pump
Free remedy
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.
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2013 Suzuki SX4Recalls, problems, MPG & safety
NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls and 15 owner complaints for the 2013 Suzuki SX4. Most complaints involve steering (4) and power train (4). The EPA rates it 25–28 mpg combined, and NHTSA gives it 4 stars overall.
Combined MPG
25–28mpg
EPA · 8 versions
NHTSA overall
4of 5 stars
NCAP crash tests
Safety recalls
5campaigns
Latest Nov 2018
Owner complaints
15
Top: steering
Fuel cost / yr
$2,200est.
EPA estimate, best version
Safety recalls
5 NHTSA campaigns · applies to some vehicles, check your VIN
Power train: control module (tcm
Free remedy
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.
Steering: pump
Free remedy
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.
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 9, 2026 · All recall detailsNHTSA vehicle page
Owner complaints by component
15 complaints filed with NHTSA · Aug 2014 – Aug 2020
- Steering4
- Power train4
- Engine3
- Air bags3
- Electrical system1
- Seats1
- Service brakes1
- Other / unknown1
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 9, 2026 · Full problem breakdownNHTSA vehicle page
What owners report most
Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component
Steering
4 reports
“THE MANUFACTURER REFUSE TO REPAIR THE RECALL ON MY VEHICLE UNLESS I SIGN A WAIVER. I FEEL LIKE MY RIGHTS ARE BEING VIOLATED. THIS IS THE SECOND RECALL ON MY CAR FOR THE SAME ISSUES.. IF THE MANUFACTURER DOES NOT REPAIR MY CAR , I WILL SPEAK WITH AN ATTORNEY AND FILE A LAWSUIT.*DT *TR”
Power train
4 reports
“TRANSMITION-ON 4/3/2017 MONDAY - THE VEHICLE WOULD JUMP FROM 1500RPMS TO 4000RPMS AT 40 MPH. ALSO WAS LOSING GAS MILEAGE. I BROUGHT TO DEALER THAT I BOUGHT FROM AND THEY SAID WOULD HAVE TO CHARGE ME FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND CHANGED MY TRANSMISSION FLUID FOR A COST OF $252.13. BY WEDNESDAY IT COULD BARELY RUN. I STOPPED AT LOCAL AUTO REPAIR SHOP, MECHANIC TOOK IT FOR A TEST DRIVE- SAID IT WAS THE TRANSMISSION AND CHECKED THE FLUID IT WAS QUART LOW. I BROUGHT IT BACK TO DEALER THE NEXT DAY. THEY DID ALL THE TESTS SUZUKI TECH TOLD THEM AND HAVE NOT FOUND THE PROBLEM. I HAVE CALLED SUZUKI WARRANTY IN CALIFORNIA AND SW KIM AND SHE WAS GOING TO CALL THE DEALER TO SEEK OUT THE ANSWER AND CALL ME BACK IN 24 HOURS. NO CALL BACK AND TWO WEEKS LATER I STILL HAVE NO ANSWERS, REPAIRS OR THE CAR. TODAY I LEFT A MESSAGE AGAIN FOR KIM AT SUZUKI”
Engine
3 reports1 fire
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 SUZUKI SX4. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO MAKE AN ABNORMAL SOUND. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT PARKED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHERE SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THE TIMING CHAIN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LOCAL DEALER DELLA MITSUBISHI LOCATED AT 7 DELLA DR, PLATTSBURGH, NY 12901, (518) 324-3323, WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH NEEDING THE ENGINE TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED AS OF YET. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 34,000. *BF CONSUMER STATED WARRANTY INSPECTION DONE ON 07/24/20.*JB”
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 9, 2026
Engines, transmissions & drive
8 versions rated by the EPA
- EPA class
- Compact Cars, Subcompact Cars
- Engines
- 2.0L 4-cyl
- Transmissions
- Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Manual 6-spd
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive · All-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Regular Gasoline
Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 9, 2026EPA listing
EPA fuel economy by version
City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
| Version | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SX4 Sedan Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L · Front-Wheel Drive | 25 | 31 | 28 | $2,200 | 321 |
| SX4 Sedan Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L · Front-Wheel Drive | 23 | 32 | 26 | $2,400 | 336 |
| SX4 Sport Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L · Front-Wheel Drive | 23 | 31 | 26 | $2,400 | 342 |
| SX4 Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L · Front-Wheel Drive | 23 | 29 | 25 | $2,500 | 345 |
| SX4 Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L · Front-Wheel Drive | 22 | 30 | 25 | $2,500 | 354 |
| SX4 AWD Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L · All-Wheel Drive | 23 | 29 | 25 | $2,500 | 353 |
| SX4 AWD Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L · All-Wheel Drive | 22 | 29 | 25 | $2,500 | 355 |
| SX4 Sport Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L · Front-Wheel Drive | 23 | 29 | 25 | $2,500 | 347 |
- 28mpg comb.
- 26mpg comb.
- 26mpg comb.
- 25mpg comb.
- 25mpg comb.
- 25mpg comb.
- 25mpg comb.
- 25mpg comb.
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 9, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
3 tested variants
Overall rating
4/ 5
4 of 5Suzuki Sx4 5 HB AWD
- Frontal crash
- 4 of 5
- Side crash
- 3 of 5
- Side pole
- 3 of 5
- Rollover
- 4 of 5
- Rollover risk
- 13.3%
Overall
4 / 5
Suzuki Sx4 5 HB FWD
- Frontal crash
- 4 of 5
- Side crash
- 3 of 5
- Side pole
- 3 of 5
- Rollover
- 4 of 5
- Rollover risk
- 13.3%
Overall
4 / 5
Suzuki Sx4 4 DR FWD
- Frontal crash
- 4 of 5
- Side crash
- 3 of 5
- Side pole
- 3 of 5
- Rollover
- 4 of 5
- Rollover risk
- 13.3%
Maintenance basics
General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
| Item | Miles | Time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | 5,000–10,000 mi | 6–12 months | Follow the oil-life monitor if fitted |
| Tire rotation | 5,000–7,500 mi | Every oil change | Check pressure monthly |
| Engine air filter | 15,000–30,000 mi | 1–2 years | Sooner in dusty areas |
| Cabin air filter | 15,000–25,000 mi | 1–2 years | |
| Brake fluid | — | 2–3 years | Absorbs moisture over time |
| Coolant | 60,000–100,000 mi | 5–10 years | Long-life coolants last longer |
| Spark plugs | 60,000–100,000 mi | — | Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end |
| 12V battery | — | 3–5 years | Heat shortens battery life |
- Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
6–12 months - Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
Every oil change - Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
1–2 years - Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
1–2 years - Brake fluid—
2–3 years - Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
5–10 years - Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
— - 12V battery—
3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
2013 SX4 questions
How many recalls does the 2013 Suzuki SX4 have?
5 safety recalls as of Nov 9, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.
What are the most common 2013 Suzuki SX4 problems?
Owners filed 15 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are steering (4), power train (4), engine (3). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.
What MPG does the 2013 Suzuki SX4 get?
The EPA rates the 2013 Suzuki SX4 at 25–28 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (8 versions rated).
How safe is the 2013 Suzuki SX4?
NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gives the 2013 Suzuki SX4 4 out of 5 stars overall.
Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 9, 2026