Automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)Recall 18V-331 · Suzuki vehicles
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. recall 18V-331 covers 5,786 Suzuki vehicles for a automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) problem, reported to NHTSA on May 17, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q3) shows 50% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V331000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
A reduction in vehicle speed or reduced acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
50%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 416 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 19, 2012 to April 5, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.