2011 Suzuki Kizashi Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Kizashi years
- About as many complaints as other years 3rd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 5 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Suzuki Kizashi. That ranks 3rd out of 4 Kizashi model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (9 complaints, 41%), typically at around 35,754 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 22owner complaints
- 5safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 Suzuki Kizashi problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 9 | 41% | 35,754 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 5 | 23% | 72,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 14% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 14% | 53,234 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 9% | 6,300 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 5% | 76,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 5% | 93,557 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2011 Suzuki Kizashi recalls (5)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module; air bags:sensor:occupant classification
Problem: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling 2010-2013 Kizashi vehicles. The front passenger seat Occupant Classification System (OCS) may misclassify an adult occupant as child and deactivate the front air bag.
Risk: The deactivated front air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Suzuki will notify owners, and service providers will replace the front passenger seat cushion, which includes a new OCS mat assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed on October 29, 2021. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is C5.
Air bags:sensor:occupant classification; seats
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.
Fuel system, gasoline
Problem: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Suzuki Kizashi vehicles. Dust can enter the vent line that provides fresh air to the carbon canister, restricting its air flow and possibly creating excessive negative pressure in the fuel tank which may result in the fuel tank cracking.
Risk: A cracked tank may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Suzuki has sent owners an initial notification to inform them of the recall. When parts are available, a second notice will be mailed and dealers will install a cover over the opening near the suction pipe inlet, and relocate the suction filter. The fuel cap and fuel tank will also be replaced with improved parts. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934.
Power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl)
Problem: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 SX4 vehicles manufactured July 16, 2009, to November 1, 2012, and 2010-2013 Kizashi vehicles manufactured October 13, 2009, to October 31, 2012. The shift selector can be moved out of the "Park" position without depressing the brake pedal.
Risk: If the shift selector is moved out of the "Park" position while the brake pedal is not depressed, the vehicle may unexpectedly roll, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shift selector assembly and inspect, and if necessary, replace the shift knob, free of charge. The recall began January 16, 2015. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-714-996-7040. Suzuki's number for this recall is VL.
Fuel system, gasoline
Problem: Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Kizashi vehicles manufactured October 2009 through July 2012. In the affected vehicles, spiders may weave a web in the evaporative canister vent hose, blocking it and causing the fuel tank to have an excessive amount of negative pressure.
Risk: Negative pressure could cause the fuel tank to crack resulting in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Suzuki is in the process of notifying owners, and dealers will replace the evaporative canister vent line on the affected vehicles with a vent line that has a filter on the end. If the canister vent line is found to be obstructed by a spider web, the fuel tank will also be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 12, 2014. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is VG.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Been trying to get my repairs on my car since june of 2020 and was just recently told that i could not get my car repaired due to suzuki closing down i can not get my tags because of this issue the recalls has to be fixed
The airbag defect warning light stays on while driving or the car being on. Suzuki depot in sant ana ca replaced the right front passenger seat cushion due to a manufacturer recall. The airbag light for the right front seat soon activated. I took the car to a local shop. I was advised that the code…
I was driving and stop on a red light i heard a loud noise from under the vehicle so put my car on parking the light change so i shift to drive and the vehicle stay (neutral) no matter what gear it is the car stay neutral . So i stay on the car because the was lot of traffic thanks god a cop stop…
2011 suzuki kizashi sport sls. Consumer writes in regards to safety and emissions recall. *ld the consumer stated the manufacturer was unable to help locate a local dealer to complete the recall. *js
Undiagnoseable overheating. When running the air conditioner for long periods of time (i.e. Road trip, less than 90 minutes) the air conditioning stops working and the coolant blows out of the overflow tank. This has happened multiple times. We've replaced the radiator twice, 3 different…
Other Suzuki Kizashi years
← 2010 Kizashi · 2012 Kizashi →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Kizashi | 5 | 6 |
| 2012 Kizashi | 23 | 5 |
| 2011 | 22 | 5 |
| 2010 Kizashi | 23 | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Suzuki Kizashi?
Owners most often report exterior lighting, electrical system, air bags problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 9 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Suzuki Kizashi?
Yes, 5 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2011 Suzuki Kizashi a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Kizashi model years, the 2011 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.