repaired · 2023 Q4
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. The deactivated front air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
2010 Suzuki KizashiProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 23 owner complaints about the 2010 Suzuki Kizashi, most often about the power train. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-187 the manufacturer reports only 13% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 4, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2010 Suzuki Kizashi has problems
23 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
6Power train1 crash/fire/injury
5Electrical system
4Air bags
3Engine1 crash/fire/injury
3Vehicle speed control
3Fuel/propulsion system
3Steering
2Tires
2Suspension
43 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 6 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 0 |
| Air bags | 4 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 |
| 3 other systems | 4 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2010 Suzuki Kizashi recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2022 Q1
Sensor: occupant classification
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…
repaired · 2020 Q4
Fuel system, gasoline
Risk. A cracked tank may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2016 Q2
Automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl)
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…
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repaired · 2015 Q4
Fuel system, gasoline
Risk. Negative pressure could cause the fuel tank to crack resulting in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
no report yet
Door: hinge and attachments
Risk. THE DOOR MAY OPEN IN A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE VEHICLE'S OCCUPANTS.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Suzuki.
Best & worst years
2010 vs. every other Kizashi year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Kizashi median. How we score
'10'11'12'13
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2010 Suzuki Kizashi safety ratings
2010 Suzuki Kizashi 4-DR w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
Side barrierNot rated
- Rollover: 4 stars (10.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Kizashi owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The vehicle goes in the limp mode while accelerating uphill. At one occasion it went into the limp mode and stalled, very unsafe for highway. Turing it off and restarting needed. The transmission has issues that hasn't been addressed by the manufacturer.
TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) FOR THE CVT, THE TCM MAY DETECT AN ABNORMALITY IN THE CVT PULLEY RATIO UNDER AS A RESULT OF THE UNUSUAL MOVEMENT OF THE STEPPER MOTOR. THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL) MAY ILLUMINATE AND THE CVT COULD GO INTO A FAIL SAFE MODE RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE LOSING…
CAR HAS BEGUN LURCHING AND RPM GAUGE FLUCTUATING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS (ABOVE 60 MPH). TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS REPLACED AT 80K MILES BY SUZUKI DEALER, NOW AT 88K MILES AND HAVING ISSUE. THIS IS NOT SAFE ON THE HIGHWAY!
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