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.
2011 Suzuki KizashiProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 22 owner complaints about the 2011 Suzuki Kizashi, most often about the exterior lighting. It is covered by 5 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 January 28, 2021. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2011 Suzuki Kizashi has problems
22 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
9Exterior lighting
5Electrical system
3Power train
3Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
2Fuel/propulsion system
1Equipment
1Engine and engine cooling
1Fuel system, gasoline
1Engine
22 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 9 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 0 |
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
| Air bags | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| 2 other systems | 2 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2011 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.
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
2011 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
2011 Suzuki Kizashi safety ratings
2011 Suzuki Kizashi 4 DR AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- 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 exterior lighting complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
SIX MONTHS AGO, I HAD TO REPLACE MY DRIVERS SIDE LOWBEAM HEADLIGHT BULB. IT APPEARS TO BE OUT AGAIN. THIS SEEMS TO BE AN UNUSUALLY SHORT AMOUNT OF TIME TO HAVE A HEADLIGHT GO OUT.
I BOUGHT MY SUZUKI DURING SEPTEMBER 2015. FOUR MONTHS AFTER MY PURCHASE THE HEADLIGHTS SUDDENLY TURNED OFF. THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS WORK AS WELL AS MY HIGH BEAMS. IN ORDER FOR ME TO DRIVE AT NIGHT, THE HIGH BEAMS ARE ON. MY HIGH BEAMS ARE ALSO NOT BRIGHT ENOUGH TO BE CONSIDERED HIGH BEAMS. THE…
THE CHIEF COMPLAINT IS THIS CAR IS GOING THRU HIGH AND LOW BEAM BULBS LIKE NO TOMORROW, WE BOUGHT THIS CAR BRAND NEW FROM A AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THEY ARE THE ONES INSTALLING THE BULBS NOT ME, WE DID NOT HAVE ANY ISSUES WITH THE BULBS UP UNTIL 2 YEARS AGO PLUS AND IT'S LIKE THE FLOODGATES HAVE LET…
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