Hydraulic power assist: pumpRecall 18V-804 · 2012–2013 Suzuki SX4
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. recall 18V-804 covers 18,673 2012–2013 Suzuki SX4 for a hydraulic power assist: pump problem, reported to NHTSA on November 14, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2021 Q1) shows 34% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V804000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
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.
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
34%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 1,161 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 3, 2011 to April 5, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.