NHTSA lists 15 complaints for the 2013 Suzuki SX4, 1 of them mention a crash and 1 mention a fire. 0 complaints mention an injury, with 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as SUZUKI SX4.
Model-generated complaint tags
These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.
Failure modes| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| mechanical failure | 4 | 26.7% | 0.96 |
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| loss of control | 3 | 20.0% | 0.86 |
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| restraint or airbag | 3 | 20.0% | 0.99 |
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| unclear | 3 | 20.0% | 0.90 |
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| fire or overheating | 1 | 6.7% | 0.53 |
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| noise or comfort | 1 | 6.7% | 0.60 |
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Severities| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| moderate | 8 | 53.3% | 0.68 |
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| low | 6 | 40.0% | 0.71 |
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| high | 1 | 6.7% | 1.00 |
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Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 15 tagged complaints of 15 complaints (100.0%).
Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.
Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.
Recalls
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5 recalls.
Date: 2018-11-14. Systems: STEERING.
Defect: Suzuki Motor America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Suzuki SX4 vehicles. The power steering pump may seize causing a loss of steering assist.
Consequence: A seizure of the power steering pump would cause a loss of power steering assist, requiring extra steering effort at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Suzuki has notified owners, and dealers will replace the power steering pump with an improved one, free of charge. The recall began October 25, 2019. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is CZ.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2018-05-17. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Defect: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2013 Suzuki Kizashi and SX4 vehicles equipped with a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). The Transmission Control Module (TCM) may fail causing a reduction in speed or reduced vehicle acceleration.
Consequence: A reduction in vehicle speed or reduced acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the TCM, free of charge. The recall began on June 11, 2018. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is 4005 to 4008.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2015-09-22. Systems: STEERING.
Defect: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2012-2103 Suzuki SX4 vehicles manufactured September 3, 2011, to April 5, 2013. In the affected vehicles, insufficient clearance between the power steering pump body and the power steering fluid control valve may cause improper movement of the valve, and as a result, the power steering pump may seize.
Consequence: A seizure of the power steering pump would cause a loss of power steering assist, requiring extra steering effort at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering pump, free of charge. The recall began on October 9, 2015. Owners may contact Suzuki's customer service number at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is VS.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2014-12-22. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2013-11-18. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Defect: Suzuki del Caribe (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2013 SX4 vehicles manufactured December 26, 2012, through February 4, 2013 and equipped with a continuously variable transmission. The bolts that fasten the drive plate to the torque converter may not have been installed with sufficient torque and may loosen and come out.
Consequence: If the bolts detach they can get caught between the drive plate and cylinder block, which may cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque converter bolts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 7, 2014. Owners may contact Suzuki at 1-800-572-1490. Suzuki's recall number is VE.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
4 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| POWER TRAIN | 2 |
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| SUSPENSION | 2 |
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| ENGINE | 1 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 1 |
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| STRUCTURE | 1 |
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10216558
Date: 2022-07-08. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE, SUSPENSION.
Reminder of the importance to conduct safety inspections for rust damage to suspension and related parts that could be caused by road salt or other chemicals applied to the roadway.
10152052
Date: 2018-11-20. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT, SUSPENSION.
This Service Bulletin was sent by Suzuki Motor Corporation to its authorized Suzuki automobile distributors in the U.S., explaining the importance of proper inspection and maintenance of suspension lower arm ball joints to prevent the ball stud from becoming separated from the suspension lower arm.
10115290
Date: 2017-07-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE, POWER TRAIN.
This bulletin describes corrective action needed to address complaints of reduction in engine power output due to activation of the continuously variable transmission (CVT) temperature protection control system due to deterioration of the CVT fluid or malfunction of the transmission control module.
10087001
Date: 2016-10-14. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES THE AVAILABILITY OF AN IMPROVED DRIVESHAFT FLANGE AND DIFFERENTIAL SIDE OIL SEAL FOR 4WD SX4 VEHICLES. THE IMPROVED PARTS HAVE BEEN DESIGNED TO IMPROVE PREVENTION OF CORROSION ON VEHICLES DRIVEN IN SEVERE WEATHER CONDITIONS.