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Suzuki Swift safety recalls

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

Last updated
Records analysed
19 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 19 launched 2000 to 2025
  • Most recent 17 February 2025 DVSA recall R/2025/050
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 7 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2007 2 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your Suzuki Swift?

Not every Suzuki Swift 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 Swift recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 2000 to 2026

2007 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 Swift safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’00 1
’01 1
’02 0
’03 0
’04 0
’05 0
’06 0
’07 2
’08 1
’09 2
’10 0
’11 2
’12 1
’13 0
’14 2
’15 0
’16 2
’17 0
’18 2
’19 1
’20 0
’21 0
’22 1
’23 0
’24 0
’25 1
’26 0

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

Every Suzuki Swift recall, newest first

2025 1 recall

Measures Against Loosening of Steering Shaft Nut

Launched 17 February 2025 DVSA recall R/2025/050 Manufacturer ref. R25/01

Defect
Steering wheel fastening insufficient the mounting nut may loosen resulting in an abnormal sound or rattling if the use is continued the fitting may become disengaged in the worst case the steering wheel operation may not be possible.
Remedy
Check and clean the installation condition of the steering wheel in all vehicles install the steering wheel correctly and tighten the nut to the revised specified torque of 43Nm (before: 33Nm).
Vehicles affected
3,570 Swift vehicles
Built
1 Jun 2022 to 6 Jan 2023
Also covers

2022 1 recall

Some vehicles have an inappropriate design and material on check valve of vacuum pump

Launched 1 December 2022 DVSA recall R/2022/267 Manufacturer ref. R22/01

Defect
Some vehicles have an inappropriate design and material on the check valve of brake vacuum pump.
Remedy
Replace the vacuum pump check valve.
Vehicles affected
71,508 across everything the recall covers
Built
7 Oct 2017 to 29 Dec 2020
DVSA lists it as
“SWIFT”, “SWIFT SPORT”

2019 1 recall

Unintended activation of the side air bag curtain air bag and seat pre tensioner may occur when rear door is slammed shut.

Launched 12 June 2019 DVSA recall R/2019/186

Defect
Unintended activation of side and curtain air bags and seat belt pre-tensioner.
Remedy
Software update to Airbag Controle Module.
Vehicles affected
22,437 Swift vehicles
Built
3 Feb 2017 to 13 Feb 2019

2018 2 recalls

Integrated starter generator belt belt may fail

Launched 26 March 2018 DVSA recall R/2018/078 Manufacturer ref. R18/03

Defect
Due to a lack of strength in the Integrated Starter Generator (ISG) Belt may break during usage. If this happens the water pump will become inoperative and the charging light will illuminate. The coolant temperature warning light will also light due to an increase in coolant temperature. In the worst case scenario the engine may stall and not restart.
Remedy
On affected vehicles replace the ISG belt.
Vehicles affected
2,247 across everything the recall covers
Built
3 Feb 2017 to 13 Mar 2017

Battery may fail to charge which could cause engine to stall and lights to fade

Launched 13 March 2018 DVSA recall R/2018/071 Manufacturer ref. R18/02

Defect
Due to incorrect software in the Engine Control Module (ECM) the ENG A-STOP (Engine Auto Stop Start System) OFF light may blink & the ENG A-STOP system may become inoperative. If the car is driven continuously in this condition the lead-acid battery will not be charged. In the worst case there is a possibility that the lights will dim and the engine may stall and not restart due to low battery voltage.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and reprogramme the ECM with corrected software.
Vehicles affected
6,313 across everything the recall covers
Built
7 Jan 2017 to 1 Nov 2017

2016 2 recalls

Braking efficiency may be reduced

Launched 20 June 2016 DVSA recall R/2016/106 Manufacturer ref. 4W-TS-0516-034

Defect
The rear calipers may not have been manufacturer to design specifications. as a result the seals may allow brake fluid to leak. This may affect brake efficiency but the brake fluid level warning light will illuminate before the reservoir is depleted.
Remedy
On affected vehicles replace rear calipers
Vehicles affected
8,045 Swift vehicles
Built
1 Sept 2014 to 22 Dec 2015

Rear axle may fail

Launched 8 March 2016 DVSA recall R/2016/041 Manufacturer ref. R106A to C

Defect
The fixing bolts for the rear axle were mixed with bolts that have no anti friction coating. It is possible that a bolt/s may loosen come off or break and the vehicle could become impossible to drive.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace rear axle bolts.
Vehicles affected
2,760 across everything the recall covers
Built
29 Oct 2015 to 17 Dec 2015

2014 2 recalls

Engine failure may occur

Launched 30 October 2014 DVSA recall R/2014/105 Manufacturer ref. R14/0

Defect
The bolts fixing the pulley to the water pump may work loose and drop out. If they drop out the water pump will not function and the engine will overheat leading to possible engine damage.
Remedy
Check bolts for tightness. If existing bolts are to correct torque replace with new bolts. If existing bolts are not to correct torque replace bolts water pump and drive belt.
Vehicles affected
1,568 across everything the recall covers
Built
11 Sept 2013 to 11 Nov 2013
Also covers

Brake fluid may leak

Launched 24 April 2014 DVSA recall R/2014/045 Manufacturer ref. R14/03

Defect
Brake pipe can vibrate and rub against the engine mounting. Prolonged rubbing can cause damage to the brake pipe and allow brake fluid leakage. Resulting in a reduction in braking performance.
Remedy
Replace pipe on affected vehicles with a modified (longer and rerouted) brake pipe.
Vehicles affected
6,376 Swift vehicles
Built
22 Mar 2013 to 10 Feb 2014

2012 1 recall

ESP may not function correctly

Launched 12 January 2012 DVSA recall R/2011/155

Defect
Possibility of improper ABS/ESP/TCS function during extreme driving conditions due to production failure of certain ESP units.Normal braking is not affected.
Remedy
Check ESP unit and if affected replace the ESP unit.
Vehicles affected
215 Swift vehicles
Built
1 Jun 2011 to 31 Jul 2011

2011 2 recalls

Tyre may foul body

Launched 5 May 2011 DVSA recall R/2011/033

Defect
It is possible that the standard 15 inch steel wheel may have been replaced with 16 or 17 inch alloy wheels by dealers. This can result if driven on full lock and up or down high objects in the tyre contacting the inside of the inner wheel arch/housing.
Remedy
Recall all potentially affected vehicles to have the steering rack replaced with a rack that is used with 16/17 inch alloy wheels as standard.
Vehicles affected
2 Swift vehicles
Built
Build dates not given

Steering control could be lost

Launched 10 January 2011 DVSA recall R/2010/160

Defect
Corrosion of the front suspension struts may cause the steering knuckle to become detached from the front suspension strut leading to loss of directional control.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary replace the front suspension struts.
Vehicles affected
26,765 Swift vehicles
Built
1 Oct 1997 to 1 Oct 2002

2009 2 recalls

Rear seatbelt anchorages may fail

Launched 26 October 2009 DVSA recall R/2009/087

Defect
It has been identified that due to corrosion build up it is possible that the rear seatbelt anchorages may become structurally weak and may fail under heavy braking.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the rear luggage compartment inspected for corrosion. In all cases the carpet will be changed and the area cleaned. In cases where corrosion is found the area will be cleaned and treated as necessary.
Vehicles affected
29,987 Swift vehicles
Built
Build dates not given

Boot light may catch fire

Launched 12 January 2009 DVSA recall R/2008/178

Defect
It has been identified that due to a build up of corrosion on the boot light terminals a short circuit may possibly occur. This can result in melting of the terminals which may result in a fire.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the boot light and side quarter trims replaced. Additionally the wiring harness to the boot light will be repaired as necessary.
Vehicles affected
31,872 Swift vehicles
Built
Build dates not given

2008 1 recall

Airbag may deploy inadvertently

Launched 15 September 2008 DVSA recall R/2008/099 Manufacturer ref. R08/03

Defect
It has been identified that due to an incorrect routing of the passenger side airbag wiring harness the potential exists that the passenger side airbag might deploy when the ignition is switched on.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the wiring harness re-routed and fitted with a harness protector.
Vehicles affected
15,078 Swift vehicles
Built
Build dates not given

2007 2 recalls

Handbrake may fail

Launched 10 September 2007 DVSA recall R/2007/086

Defect
It is possible that the parking brake cable end could detach from the trailing brake shoe lever rendering the parking brake ineffective.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to refit or replace the cables.
Vehicles affected
18,352 Swift vehicles
Built
Build dates not given

Brakes may fail

Launched 22 January 2007 DVSA recall R/2007/009 Manufacturer ref. R07/02

Defect
Under certain conditions there is a possibility that one of the two brake circuits may fail.
Remedy
Recall the vehicle that are likely to be affected to replace the brake master cylinder.
Vehicles affected
2 across everything the recall covers
Built
19 Sept 2005 to 23 Sept 2005
Also covers

2001 1 recall

Chafing electrical wiring concern

Launched 2 March 2001 DVSA recall R/2001/007 Manufacturer ref. R01/04 &r01/05

Defect
The crankshaft position sensor lead may be abraded by the offside drive shaft. Prolonged contact could result in the shaft severing the wire. In this instance the engine would stall.
Remedy
Recall vehicles and fit an additional clip to the wiring harness to hold the harness away from the drive shaft.
Vehicles affected
521 Swift vehicles
Built
11 Aug 2000 to 30 Nov 2000

2000 1 recall

Possible slackening of the steering rack and inboard engine mounting fasteners

Launched 15 December 2000 DVSA recall R/2000/144 Manufacturer ref. R01/01

Defect
Fasteners on the steering rack and the inboard engine mounting may not have been tightened correctly. In the event that any fasteners come completely undone while the car is being driven the driver could lose control of the vehicle.
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles check the fasteners for correct torque and tighten where necessary.
Vehicles affected
369 vehicles
Built
2 Aug 2000 to 15 Aug 2000

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