2011 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA Complaints and Recall Information
The 2011 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA has 0 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report concerns related to engine components, airbag systems, and transmission issues according to the recall data.
Five recalls exist that affect electrical systems, airbags, seats, and the manual transmission. These recalls address defects that could impact vehicle safety and operation, including alternator drive belt tensioners and airbag occupant classification systems.
Recalls- Alternator system recall. NHTSA campaign 11V055000 affects 32,291 vehicles with tension adjuster pulleys that have an improperly manufactured spring which can break causing drive belt slippage or detachment. This risks increased steering effort, engine overheating, battery discharge, or engine stall. Dealers will replace the pulley free of charge.
- Airbag sensor mat defect. Recall 13V405000 involves 189,901 vehicles where the occupant classification system (OCS) sensor mat in the front passenger seat may fail from use, causing the airbag to deploy incorrectly and increase injury risk to a child occupant. Repair involves replacing the seat cushion assembly, but parts availability delayed completion.
- Passenger seat cushion shrinkage. Campaign 19V187000 covering 31,302 vehicles reveals that seat cushion shrinkage from humidity and heat may cause the OCS sensor mat to misclassify occupants. This can trigger airbag deployment with a child occupant present. Dealers will replace the seat bottom cushion free of charge.
- Manual transmission gear shift shaft. Recall 17V085000 affects 791 vehicles where the rear shaft of the gear shift may break, preventing gear changes and increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the shaft at no cost to owners.
Owners facing repeated repairs or unresolved recall repairs related to safety defects may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting with a legal expert is advisable for those with ongoing issues stemming from these recalls.
2011 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA Summary
2011
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
4
Total Recalls
254285
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2011 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA
31302 vehicles affected
SEATS
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Kizashi and 2006-2013 Grand Vitara vehicles. The front passenger leather seat may shrink due to high humidity and high temperature. As a result, the occupant classification system (OCS) sensor mat may not accurately detect if an adult or child is occupying the seat.
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 child in the front passenger seat, increasing their risk of injury.
2011 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA
791 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Grand Vitara vehicles equipped with a manual transmission. The gear shift rear shaft on these vehicles may break, preventing the gears from being able to be changed.
Risk: If the transmission cannot be shifted, it can increase the risk of a crash.
2011 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA
189901 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 Grand Vitara and 2007-2011 SX4 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, over time, the OCS sensor mat installed in the front passenger seat may fail due to repeated flexing of the mat from use of the seat. As a result, during a crash necessitating deployment, the air bag will deploy regardless of whether the front seat occupant is an adult or a child.
Risk: Air bag deployment with a child in the front passenger side seat increases the risk of injury to that child.
2011 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA
32291 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
SUZUKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4-CYLINDER ENGINES; MODEL YEAR 2011 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES PRODUCED PRIOR TO OCTOBER 17, 2010; MODEL YEAR 2010 SUZUKI SX4 PASSENGER VEHICLES; AND 2011 SUZUKI SX4 PASSENGER VEHICLES PRODUCED PRIOR TO OCTOBER 14, 2010. THE TENSION ADJUSTER PULLEY FOR THE DRIVE BELT THAT OPERATES THE ALTERNATOR, WATER PUMP, AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR AND POWER STEERING PUMP, HAS AN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED INTERNAL SPRING THAT CAN BREAK DUE TO REPEATED STRESS. IF THE SPRING BREAKS, THE DRIVE BELT WILL NOT BE ADJUSTED PROPERLY AND CAN SLIP, CAUSING A SQUEAKING NOISE. OR THE DRIVE BELT COULD COME OFF CAUSING THE DRIVER TO INCREASE TO STEER THE VEHICLE. THIS CAN ALSO CAUSE THE COOLANT TEMPERATURE INDICATION TO RISE, WHICH CAN LEAD TO THE ENGINE OVERHEATING, OR CAN CAUSE THE CHARGING LIGHT TO COME ON, WHICH CAN LEAD TO BATTERY DISCHARGE AND ENGINE STALL.
Risk: IF THE DRIVE BELT COMES OFF, REQUIRING THE DRIVER TO USE INCREASED STEERING EFFORT, OR THE ENGINE STALLS, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR
Complaints
No complaints found.