Suzuki Grand Vitara Air Bags Problems
Owners have filed 134 complaints with NHTSA about air bags problems on the Suzuki Grand Vitara across 14 model years. The 2006 model year has the most (50). The words owners use most often: “air bag” (45% of reports).
- 134air bags complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 33mention a crash
- 19mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- $2,950typical repair cost reported by owners
- 22%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Air bag: mentioned in 60 of 134 complaints (45%)
- Passenger seat: mentioned in 32 of 134 complaints (24%)
- Bags deploy: mentioned in 12 of 134 complaints (9%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical air bags repair on the Suzuki Grand Vitara at $2,950, and half of them between $2,950 and $3,050.
Based on 9 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2010–2013), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do air bags problems happen?
Based on 86 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 134 complaints, 33 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 19 an injury.
Suzuki Grand Vitara air bags complaints by model year
| Model year | Air Bags complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Grand Vitara | 2 | 50% | 56,707 |
| 2012 Grand Vitara | 7 | 54% | 46,000 |
| 2011 Grand Vitara | 4 | 36% | 38,826 |
| 2010 Grand Vitara | 10 | 50% | 44,143 |
| 2009 Grand Vitara | 3 | 21% | 21,500 |
| 2008 Grand Vitara | 12 | 29% | 40,000 |
| 2007 Grand Vitara | 19 | 33% | 40,000 |
| 2006 Grand Vitara | 50 | 31% | 59,500 |
| 2004 Grand Vitara | 1 | 13% | — |
| 2003 Grand Vitara | 1 | 3% | 15,100 |
| 2002 Grand Vitara | 1 | 2% | 82,000 |
| 2001 Grand Vitara | 6 | 16% | 85,000 |
| 2000 Grand Vitara | 6 | 7% | 62,000 |
| 1999 Grand Vitara | 12 | 11% | 78,881 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Air bags:sensor:occupant classification; seats
Model years: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Problem: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Kizashi and 2006-2013 Grand Vitara vehicles. The front passenger leather seat may shrink due to high humidity and high temperature. As a result, the occupant classification system (OCS) sensor mat may not accurately detect if an adult or child is occupying the seat.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment, an incorrect classification may result in the passenger frontal air bag deploying even if there is a child in the front passenger seat, increasing their risk of injury.
Fix: Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat bottom cushion, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on May 3, 2019. All second letters notifying owners of the remedy were mailed by April 10, 2020. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's numbers for this recall are 4011 and 4012.
Air bags
Model years: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Problem: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 Grand Vitara and 2007-2011 SX4 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, over time, the OCS sensor mat installed in the front passenger seat may fail due to repeated flexing of the mat from use of the seat. As a result, during a crash necessitating deployment, the air bag will deploy regardless of whether the front seat occupant is an adult or a child.
Risk: Air bag deployment with a child in the front passenger side seat increases the risk of injury to that child.
Fix: Suzuki will notify owners and dealers will replace the front passenger seat cushion assembly (which includes the OCS sensor mat) free of charge. Sufficient quantities of parts are not currently available to fix all of the affected vehicles. Owners will be notified of the recall in October 2013 and will receive a second notification when parts are available to have their vehicle repaired. The recall began on May 23, 2014. Owners may contact Suzuki at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's recall campaign number is VD.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara. The contact stated that the door ajar warning light was constantly illuminated while the doors were securely closed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the front passengerâs side occupant…
The airbag system defect light went on and stayed on. The diagnosis from an authorized former Suzuki dealer (Lincoln of Wayne, Wayne, New Jersey), charging approximately $270 for the diagnosis, was that the occupant sensing pad including the bottom seat on the passenger side had failed. This…
The Air Bag Light remain on . The vehicle was checked in a scanner and the codes B1312 and B1319 where found..I want to know if are recalls for this car. If yes What dealer in Puerto Rico can repair it.
Seat belt light on for passager side
I received 3 urgent letters telling me my2008 suzuki grand vitara has an airbag recall passenger side and needed to be repaired right away. But SUZUKI only has a few dealers left and none close to me so I have to drive my children in this unsafe car. So I called the dealer and they said I have to…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Suzuki Grand Vitaras have air bags problems?
No. NHTSA has 134 owner complaints about air bags for the Suzuki Grand Vitara. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Suzuki Grand Vitara air bags?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list air bags. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix air bags problems on the Suzuki Grand Vitara?
Owners report a typical cost of $2,950 (half paid between $2,950 and $3,050), from 9 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about air bags problems on the Suzuki Grand Vitara?
The most frequent phrase is “air bag”, in 60 of 134 complaints, followed by “passenger seat” (32).
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