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Suzuki Alto safety recalls

Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the Suzuki Alto since 1992: what the problem is, how it is put right, how many vehicles it covers and when they were built. Newest first.

Recalls for the Suzuki Alto. Also see car recalls by year and make.

Last updated
Records analysed
6 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 6 launched 2002 to 2013
  • Most recent 5 August 2013 DVSA recall R/2013/081
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 0 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2004 2 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your Suzuki Alto?

Not every Suzuki Alto is affected. Each recall covers cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, which DVSA’s file does not list in full. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check with its registration, or ask the manufacturer or a dealer, who can check the VIN.

Suzuki Alto recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 2002 to 2026

2004 had the most, with 2. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.

Suzuki Alto safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’02 1
’03 0
’04 2
’05 0
’06 0
’07 0
’08 0
’09 1
’10 1
’11 0
’12 0
’13 1
’14 0
’15 0
’16 0
’17 0
’18 0
’19 0
’20 0
’21 0
’22 0
’23 0
’24 0
’25 0
’26 0

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated

Every Suzuki Alto recall, newest first

2013 1 recall

Possibility of fire

Launched 5 August 2013 DVSA recall R/2013/081

Defect
It is possible that if the blower motor becomes jammed the temperature fuse of the resistor may not cut out. This can then cause a section of the air conditioning unit to overheat and possibly result in a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Recall all affected vehicles and replace the resistor assembly.
Vehicles affected
24,187 Alto vehicles
Built
1 Oct 2008 to 31 Jan 2013

2010 1 recall

Brake lights may fail

Launched 6 April 2010 DVSA recall R/2010/035

Defect
An assembly fault in the wiring harness may induce a high current in the brake light shift lock solenoid which may burn/melt the contacts.
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles and replace the Brake Light Switch and fit modified wiring harness.
Vehicles affected
898 Alto vehicles
Built
Build dates not given

2009 1 recall

Fuel may leak

Launched 1 December 2009 DVSA recall R/2009/140

Defect
It has been identified that due to an engineering fault in production a dimensional variation has occurred to the fuel pump seating. This may result in a possible fuel leak from the pump seating area whilst the vehicle is being fuelled.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the fuel pump gasket and O replaced.
Vehicles affected
6,901 Alto vehicles
Built
Build dates not given

2004 2 recalls

Incorrect specification metal brake pipes may be fitted to rear braking system

Launched 14 June 2004 DVSA recall R/2004/090 Manufacturer ref. r0405

Defect
Potential fitment of incorrect specification metal brake pipes to the rear braking system.
Remedy
Affected vehicles will have the rear brake pipes inspected for conformity of specification and changed should a non - compliance be found.
Vehicles affected
8,743 Alto vehicles
Built
1 May 2002 to 1 May 2004

Handbrake control button faulty

Launched 25 February 2004 DVSA recall R/2004/031 Manufacturer ref. r0401

Defect
Parking Brake release button may become detached
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles check operational functionality and if found to be faulty replace handbrake assembly.
Vehicles affected
1,101 Alto vehicles
Built
1 Feb 2004

2002 1 recall

Seat belt anchorages may be damaged

Launched 5 July 2002 DVSA recall R/2002/075 Manufacturer ref. R02/01

Defect
The front seat belt anchorage points bolt threads may have been damaged during installation. This could result in failure of the seat belt anchorages in an accident.
Remedy
Remove all front seat belt anchorage bolts and examine the bolt and captive nut threads for damage. Renew or repair any damaged parts.
Vehicles affected
127 Alto vehicles
Built
1 Sept 1999 to 30 Sept 1999

Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Safety recalls Vehicle safety recalls Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Derived statistics UK Motoring 		January 1992 to September 2026 6 recalls matched to this model 15 September 2026
  • Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the Suzuki Alto. DVSA records some recalls under a range or chassis name we cannot match, so this list may be incomplete.
  • Vehicles affected is the number the manufacturer reported to DVSA. When one recall covers several models, DVSA often gives only the total.
  • Build dates are the periods the manufacturer gave. Some recalls have none. VINs are not shown.
  • Concerns written in capitals have been put in sentence case, and apostrophes lost in DVSA’s file have been put back. The text is otherwise DVSA’s.
How we calculate these figures All data sources

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