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.
2012 Suzuki KizashiProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 23 owner complaints about the 2012 Suzuki Kizashi, most often about the power train. 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 May 30, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2012 Suzuki Kizashi has problems
23 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
8Power train
8Air bags
4Vehicle speed control1 crash/fire/injury
4Steering
4Fuel/propulsion system
3Engine
2Wheels
2Seats
2Suspension
55 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 8 | 0 |
| Air bags | 8 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 1 |
| Steering | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 0 |
| Seats | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 |
| 5 other systems | 5 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2012 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
2012 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
2012 Suzuki Kizashi safety ratings
2012 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 power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
This is my son's vehicle, purchased by me in January 2025. He attends a college 110 miles from home in PA. As the warmer/hot weather came along in 2025, he was experiencing random scary situations of the car just going into "limp mode" while driving 70 - 75 mph on [XXX]. No warning indicators, no…
Purchased car from family friend about two weeks ago. First day we got the car, it shifted extremely hard. The transmission is causing the RPMs to rise RAPIDLY when trying to shift gears. It also cut ALL movement to the vehicle, meaning could not move forward or reverse. Hard shifting or not…
I bought the vehicle in a dealer, the vehicle came with serious mechanical failures which, when purchasing it, asked the owner what problems the vehicle actually had, which responded that it could have a fault in the vehicle sensor, which is normal in vehicles of that brand.. The next day we took…
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