2007 Suzuki SX4 Air Bags Problems

Source: NHTSA · Updated Nov 3, 2021 · 56 complaints analyzed

Owners have filed 56 complaints with NHTSA about air bags problems on the 2007 Suzuki SX4, 77% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 55,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “air bag” (61% of reports).

What owners describe

Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.

  • Air bag: mentioned in 34 of 56 complaints (61%)
  • Passenger seat: mentioned in 18 of 56 complaints (32%)
  • Instrument panel: mentioned in 5 of 56 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 2007 Suzuki SX4 at $2,200, and half of them between $1,450 and $2,650.

Based on 11 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2009–2012), 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 47 complaints that reported the odometer reading.

Under 10k miles7 · 15%
10k–25k miles4 · 9%
25k–50k miles6 · 13%
50k–75k miles22 · 47%
75k–100k miles4 · 9%
100k–150k miles1 · 2%
150k+ miles3 · 6%

How serious are the reports?

Of 56 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury.

Suzuki SX4 air bags complaints by model year

Peak: 2008, with 74 complaints
2000: 1200012007: 562007562008: 742008742009: 292009292010: 7201072011: 3201132012: 142012142013: 320133

n = 187 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Model yearAir Bags complaintsShare of that yearMedian miles
2013 SX4320%35,775
2012 SX41435%41,824
2011 SX4323%38,000
2010 SX4733%19,225
2009 SX42960%45,264
2008 SX47473%51,558
2007 SX45677%55,000
2000 SX41100%32,000

When owners reported it

Peak: 2011, with 16 complaints
2007: 4200742008: 1200812009: 3200932010: 5201052011: 162011162012: 122012122013: 5201352014: 7201472015: 1201512017: 1201712018: 120181

n = 56 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Related recalls (1)

Air bagsSep 6, 2013 · NHTSA campaign 13V405000 · 189,901 vehicles

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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki sx4. When the vehicle was started, the air bag indicator illuminated and remained lit. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where a diagnostic test located failure code: dtcb1312. The mechanic stated that the front passenger seat needed to be replaced…

Received Apr 20, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11089061

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki sx4. The contact stated that the air bag indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times, but they could not provide a solution. The contact called the manufacturer to notify them of the failure and was waiting for a response to determine…

Received May 4, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 10983529

I SPOKE WITH THE SUZUKI RECALL RESOLUTION TEAM (1-[redacted]) CONCERNING THEIR RECALL NOTICE DUE TO PROBLEMS WITH THE FRONT PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM SENSOR MAT BUILT INTO THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BOTTOM CUSHION. THE NEAREST APPROVED LOCATION FOR THIS REPAIR IS 91 MILES FROM MY HOME IN RENO, AT…

Received Mar 24, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10701410
Suzuki SX4
Suzuki SX4. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Thomas doerfer, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Frequently asked questions

Do all 2007 Suzuki SX4s have air bags problems?

No. NHTSA has 56 owner complaints about air bags for the 2007 Suzuki SX4 (77% of the 73 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.

Was there a recall on the 2007 Suzuki SX4 air bags?

Yes: 1 safety recall list air bags. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.

At what mileage do air bags problems start?

The median reported mileage is 55,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.

How much does it cost to fix air bags problems on the 2007 Suzuki SX4?

Owners report a typical cost of $2,200 (half paid between $1,450 and $2,650), from 11 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.

What do owners say about air bags problems on the 2007 Suzuki SX4?

The most frequent phrase is “air bag”, in 34 of 56 complaints, followed by “passenger seat” (18).

See all 2007 Suzuki SX4 problems or air bags problems across all SX4 years.