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Suzuki Grand Vitara safety recalls

Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 Grand Vitara. Also see car recalls by year and make.

Last updated
Records analysed
11 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 11 launched 2006 to 2020
  • Most recent 14 March 2020 DVSA recall R/2020/042
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 2 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2007 3 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your Suzuki Grand Vitara?

Not every Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 Grand Vitara recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 2006 to 2026

2007 had the most, with 3. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.

Suzuki Grand Vitara safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’06 1
’07 3
’08 2
’09 1
’10 1
’11 1
’12 0
’13 0
’14 0
’15 0
’16 0
’17 1
’18 0
’19 0
’20 1
’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 Grand Vitara recall, newest first

2020 1 recall

In the event of deployment the air bag may not inflate properly

Launched 14 March 2020 DVSA recall R/2020/042 Manufacturer ref. R20/02

Defect
The absorption of moisture into the driver’s airbag propellant could lead to slow deployment or inflator rupture.
Remedy
Replace the airbag inflator or the airbag assembly. Suzuki is still preparing for the development and production of the remedy parts.
Vehicles affected
4,340 Grand Vitara vehicles
Built
15 Jan 1998 to 31 May 1999

2017 1 recall

Driver may be unable to change / select gear

Launched 20 March 2017 DVSA recall R/2017/076 Manufacturer ref. TBA

Defect
Due to insufficient strength of the gear shift rear shaft it could break off during use.
Remedy
On affected vehicles replace the gear shift rear shaft
Vehicles affected
4,272 Grand Vitara vehicles
Built
1 Jun 2008 to 30 Jun 2013

2011 1 recall

Drive belt tensioner may break.

Launched 18 April 2011 DVSA recall R/2011/010

Defect
The internal spring within the drive belt tensioner may break causing the drive belt to loose tension. This will prevent the alternator water pump and air-conditioning compressor pulleys from operating. Warning lamps associated with battery charging and engine coolant temperature will illuminate. In the worst case the drive belt may come off preventing the power steering pulley from operating increased driver effort will be required to steer the vehicle.
Remedy
Replacement of the drive belt tensioner assembly.
Vehicles affected
2,690 Grand Vitara vehicles
Built
2 Jun 2008 to 20 Oct 2010

2010 1 recall

Loss of steering assistance.

Launched 26 July 2010 DVSA recall R/2010/067

Defect
Steering assistance may be lost because the power steering tensioner pulley material is not to specification. The pulley may fail and cause a loss of drive to the hydraulic pump.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to inspect and where necessary replace the power steering tensioner pulley.
Vehicles affected
5,425 across everything the recall covers
Built
Build dates not given
Also covers

2009 1 recall

Fire may occur

Launched 15 June 2009 DVSA recall R/2009/049

Defect
It has been identified that due to improper insulation of a branch of the engine wiring harness the possibility exists that the harness will chafe on either a cam cover securing bolt or on the cam cover itself. Damage to the harness may lead to a sudden loss of engine power or in the worst case a fire.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the subject wiring harness fitted with a protector.
Vehicles affected
3,751 Grand Vitara vehicles
Built
1 Jun 2005 to 28 Feb 2007

2008 2 recalls

Fire may occur

Launched 22 September 2008 DVSA recall R/2008/120 Manufacturer ref. R08/04

Defect
It has been identified that due to the use of an inappropriate material for the intercooler outlet pipe insulator it is possible for the intercooler outlet pipe insulation to detach from the throttle body. This may cause excessive deposition of carbon within the diesel particulate filter that may burn up and result in overheating or melting of the filter. In the worst case the filter may catch fire.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the intercooler outlet pipe insulator replaced with a quality assured component and bracket.
Vehicles affected
6,591 Grand Vitara vehicles
Built
28 Jun 2005 to 31 May 2008

Fuel may leak

Launched 4 February 2008 DVSA recall R/2007/180 Manufacturer ref. R07/15

Defect
Due to improper shaping of the fuel pipes and engine vibration it is possible that the pipes may crack and allow fuel to escape.
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles and replace fuel pipe assembly with modified version.
Vehicles affected
2,197 Grand Vitara vehicles
Built
1 Jun 2006 to 31 Jul 2007

2007 3 recalls

Wiring harness may chafe resulting in possible loss of engine power

Launched 10 September 2007 DVSA recall R/2007/102 Manufacturer ref. r07/011

Defect
It has been identified that due to improper insulation of a branch of the engine wiring harness. The possibility exists that the harness can chafe on the cam cover securing bolt and sustain damage. Should this occur a possible sudden loss of engine power might ensue.
Remedy
Subject vehicles will have the engine wiring harness inspected and repaired as necessary before being fitted with a protective cover.
Vehicles affected
3,579 Grand Vitara vehicles
Built
17 Jun 2005 to 29 Dec 2006

Risk of fire

Launched 10 September 2007 DVSA recall R/2007/085 Manufacturer ref. R07/08

Defect
It has been identified that the intercooler has been improperly designed. This may allow the intercooler to come apart in use causing an improper mixture ratio of air/fuel in the diesel particulate filter. In the worst case the particulate filter may ignite.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will be fitted with an engine intercooler attachment assembly.
Vehicles affected
3,775 Grand Vitara vehicles
Built
28 Jun 2005 to 2 Apr 2007

Risk of fire

Launched 10 September 2007 DVSA recall R/2007/084 Manufacturer ref. R07/09

Defect
It has been identified that due to an improper design of the intercooler inlet hose there is a possibility that the air/fuel mixture ratio may be incorrect within the diesel particulate filter assembly. This in the worst case may cause the diesel particulate filter to ignite.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will be fitted with a modified intercooler hose.
Vehicles affected
3,421 Grand Vitara vehicles
Built
28 Jun 2005 to 2 Apr 2007

2006 1 recall

Intercooler pipe clamp may fail

Launched 20 November 2006 DVSA recall R/2006/172

Defect
There is a possibility that the outlet pipe of the intercooler may fail. In the worst case this could lead to the diesel particulate filter catching fire.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the intercooler pipe with a countermeasure part.
Vehicles affected
2,931 Grand Vitara vehicles
Built
28 Jun 2005 to 1 Aug 2006

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 11 recalls matched to this model 15 September 2026
  • Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the Suzuki Grand Vitara. 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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