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2010 Suzuki SX4Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 21 owner complaints about the 2010 Suzuki SX4, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 13V-405 the manufacturer reports only 33% of affected cars repaired.

2010 Suzuki SX4
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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls5Lowest repair rate 33%Owner complaints2112 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage5kAir bags, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 3, 2020. Updated daily. Photo: Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2010 Suzuki SX4 has problems

21 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Air bags74
Vehicle speed control42
Electrical system41
Steering20
Structure20
Tires20
Wheels10
Engine11
Engine and engine cooling10
2 other systems20

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

5 recalls

2010 Suzuki SX4 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.

57%repaired · 2016 Q2

Automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl)

Recall 14V-811 · Dec 22, 2014 · 60,823 vehicles · 34,761 repaired

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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

33%repaired · 2015 Q3

Air bags

Recall 13V-405 · Sep 6, 2013 · 189,901 vehicles · 61,740 repaired

Risk. Air bag deployment with a child in the front passenger side seat increases the risk of injury to that child.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator

Recall 11V-055 · Jan 27, 2011 · 32,291 vehicles

Risk. IF THE DRIVE BELT COMES OFF, REQUIRING THE DRIVER TO USE INCREASED STEERING EFFORT, OR THE ENGINE STALLS, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Rearview mirrors/devices: exterior

Recall 10V-513 · Oct 19, 2010 · 69,587 vehicles

Risk. IF A REAR VIEW MIRROR FALLS OFF THE VEHICLE THE DRIVER WILL HAVE REDUCED VISIBILITY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 1 more recall

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 SX4 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 SX4 median. How we score

'07'08'09'10'11'12'13
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2010 Suzuki SX4 safety ratings

2010 Suzuki SX-4 4-DR w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

2010 Suzuki SX4 frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crashNot rated
2010 Suzuki SX4 side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrierNot rated
  • Stability control: Optional
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2010 Suzuki SX4, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Occupant Classification System FailurePE13021 · closed Sep 30, 2013
    Led to recall 13V-405
In owners' words

What SX4 owners report

Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 SUZUKI SX4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 13V405000 (AIR BAGS) AND 11V055000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR…
Complaint 10913972 · Oct 5, 2016
WHILE DRIVING AT APPOX 5MPH TURNING INTO A PARKING LOT THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT AIRBAG AND CURTAIN AIRBAG DEPLOYED. THERE WAS NO ONE SITTING IN THE PASSENGER SEAT NOR WAS THERE ANY WEIGHT ON THE SEAT. CAR HAS APPOX 33K MILES ON IT AND HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT. I AM WAITING ON WORD FROM SUZUKI…
Complaint 10778209 · Sep 28, 2015 · 33,400 miles
RECEIVED A VEHICLE RECALL NOTICE--13V405000. THAT HERE WAS A DEFECTIVE AIR BAG SEAT SWITCH. I CALLED THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD TO WAIT FOR A SECOND LETTER, CALLED SUZUKI AND WAS GIVEN THE SAME RUN AROUND. HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE. IF THIS SWITCH FAILS THE AIR BAG WILL NOT WORK AND SOMEONE COULD BE…
Complaint 10574673 · Mar 25, 2014

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