Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.: Fuel System, Gasoline
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. reported this defect to federal regulators on Oct 31, 2018 and put the number of vehicles at risk at 21,063. The repair is free for as long as the recall stands.
The defect
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Suzuki Kizashi vehicles. Dust can enter the vent line that provides fresh air to the carbon canister, restricting its air flow and possibly creating excessive negative pressure in the fuel tank which may result in the fuel tank cracking.
The risk
A cracked tank may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
The remedy
Suzuki has sent owners an initial notification to inform them of the recall. When parts are available, a second notice will be mailed and dealers will install a cover over the opening near the suction pipe inlet, and relocate the suction filter. The fuel cap and fuel tank will also be replaced with improved parts. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934.
4 model years covered
Newest first| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Fires | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Suzuki Kizashi | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 Suzuki Kizashi | 23 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 Suzuki Kizashi | 22 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 Suzuki Kizashi | 23 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
What this page is, and what to do next
A recall is not an opinion. It is a Part 573 report a manufacturer is required by federal law to file once it decides a defect poses an unreasonable risk to safety, and it commits them to repairing the vehicle at no cost to the owner. The three passages above are the manufacturer’s own wording as published by NHTSA.
This page describes the campaign. It cannot tell you whether one particular car has already been through the shop — that is tracked by VIN, and only the manufacturer knows it. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with a franchised dealer, quoting campaign number 18V769000.
Full record for the 2013 Suzuki Kizashi → · Recalls carrying a do-not-drive advisory → · Where this data comes from →