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Suzuki Vitara safety recalls

Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the Suzuki 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 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 1998 to 2025
  • Most recent 16 April 2025 DVSA recall R/2025/127
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 5 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 1998 1 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your Suzuki Vitara?

Not every Suzuki 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 Vitara recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 1998 to 2026

1998 had the most, with 1. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.

Suzuki Vitara safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’98 1
’99 1
’00 1
’01 0
’02 0
’03 0
’04 0
’05 1
’06 1
’07 0
’08 0
’09 0
’10 0
’11 0
’12 0
’13 0
’14 0
’15 1
’16 1
’17 0
’18 0
’19 0
’20 0
’21 1
’22 1
’23 0
’24 1
’25 1
’26 0

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

Every Suzuki Vitara recall, newest first

2025 1 recall

Canister Replacement

Launched 16 April 2025 DVSA recall R/2025/127 Manufacturer ref. R2502A & R2502B

Defect
On affected vehicles the EVAP Carbon canister should be filled with activated carbon however an air gap may develop on the inside during use which may degrade its performance. There is a risk that fuel evaporation gas will leak into the atmosphere resulting in non-compliance with regulations.
Remedy
Replace the EVAP Carbon cannister.
Vehicles affected
29,573 Vitara vehicles
Built
13 Sept 2019 to 21 Mar 2024
Also covers

2024 1 recall

Left Rear Brake Pipe Inspection

Launched 14 February 2024 DVSA recall R/2024/032 Manufacturer ref. R24/02

Defect
On affected vehicles there is a possibility that the left rear brake pipe was damaged during the tightening process.
Remedy
Check the left rear brake pipe and replace if damaged.
Vehicles affected
121 across everything the recall covers
Built
20 Sept 2023 to 12 Oct 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
21 Sept 2018 to 27 May 2019

2021 1 recall

Vehicle emission outputs may not be correct

Launched 26 February 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/059 Manufacturer ref. R21/01

Defect
Vehicle emission outputs may not be correct.
Remedy
Software upgrade to be carried out
Vehicles affected
7,001 across everything the recall covers
Built
7 Feb 2015 to 23 Sept 2016
Also covers

2016 1 recall

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

2015 1 recall

Unintended vehicle braking

Launched 7 August 2015 DVSA recall R/2015/165 Manufacturer ref. R15/12

Defect
Due to an error in production the Radar Brake Support System may not have been correctly programmed. In certain instances the system may not recalibrate and could cause unnecessary braking.
Remedy
Reprogram the Radar Brake Support Control unit.
Vehicles affected
1,316 Vitara vehicles
Built
7 Jan 2015 to 6 May 2015

2006 1 recall

Risk of fire

Launched 9 January 2006 DVSA recall R/2005/149 Manufacturer ref. 0601

Defect
There is a risk of damage (shorting) between the cable connections and glow plugs due to insufficient torque on the connector securing nuts on the relay end posts.
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles check the security of the glow plug relay cables and if required replace the glow plug relay.
Vehicles affected
5,884 Vitara vehicles
Built
22 Sept 2000 to 25 Feb 2004

2005 1 recall

Under low temperatures the pressure regulator may freeze and cause leakage

Launched 17 January 2005 DVSA recall R/2004/175

Defect
Under extremely low ambient temperatures the fuel pressure regulator may become frozen and cause leakage from the junction point of the fuel hose due to an increase in pressure.
Remedy
Recall likely to be affected vehicles and subject them to the following rework action. 1 Replace the fuel pressure regulator.2 Change the vacuum system routing utilising new parts.3 Replace the fuel delivery hose with new improved parts and a new clip. On Grand Vitara XL-7 models items 1 and 2 only will be carried out.
Vehicles affected
5,724 across everything the recall covers
Built
6 Oct 1998 to 5 Oct 2003
Also covers
  • XL-7

2000 1 recall

Front suspension strut mounting studs may shear

Launched 8 May 2000 DVSA recall R/2000/014

Defect
Due to flexing of the suspension strut mounting turret it is possible that the suspension strut mounting studs may shear. Should all 3 mounting studs shear the suspension strut may detach from the mounting turret.
Remedy
Recall all affected vehicles for the fitment of upper and lower reinforcement plates to the suspension turret and the fitment of new strut mountings.
Vehicles affected
3,115 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Jun 1995 to 28 Sept 1999
Also covers

1999 1 recall

Possibility that the drivers side airbag when activated may deploy with a force greater than originally designed

Launched 25 June 1999 DVSA recall R/1999/045

Defect
During manufacture of the airbag propellant module the propellant crystals were exposed to a high humidity environment which increased the moisture content to 1.2% with the result that during activation the airbag might deploy with a greater force than originally designed.
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles and replace the drivers airbag with a quality assured unit.
Vehicles affected
137 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Dec 1997 to 31 Jan 1998
Also covers

1998 1 recall

Seat belt stalk

Launched 27 July 1998 DVSA recall R/1998/021

Defect
The front seat belt stalk(s) may fracture as a result of inappropriate stressing.
Remedy
The affected vehicles are being recalled for replacement of the front seat belts.
Vehicles affected
1,333 vehicles
Built
1 Oct 1991 to 31 Oct 1993

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 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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