2013 Suzuki SX4: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2013 Suzuki SX4. The newest campaign is 18V804000. NHTSA received the report on 14 Nov 2018. The NHTSA record gives the component Steering / Hydraulic Power Assist / Pump. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

This page cannot show if a recall applies to one vehicle. The NHTSA VIN lookup shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle.

Remedy of the newest campaign, 18V804000, in the NHTSA record

Suzuki has notified owners, and dealers will replace the power steering pump with an improved one, free of charge. The recall began October 25, 2019. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is CZ.

NHTSA VIN lookup

Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.
NHTSA publishes these words. Source: NHTSA Datasets and APIs, section Complaints, read on 1 Oct 2026. Complaint file through 29 Mar 2018. Recall file through 30 Sep 2026.

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Recall campaigns

5 campaigns, newest first. 104,097 units in total.

18V80400014 Nov 2018Steering / Hydraulic Power Assist / Pump
18V33100017 May 2018Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)
15V58700022 Sep 2015Steering / Hydraulic Power Assist / Pump
14V81100022 Dec 2014Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Gear Position Indication (Prndl)
13V57200018 Nov 2013Power Train / Automatic Transmission

18V804000Received 14 Nov 2018. 18,673 units.
Steering / Hydraulic Power Assist / Pump
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Suzuki Motor America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Suzuki SX4 vehicles. The power steering pump may seize causing a loss of steering assist.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A seizure of the power steering pump would cause a loss of power steering assist, requiring extra steering effort at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Suzuki has notified owners, and dealers will replace the power steering pump with an improved one, free of charge. The recall began October 25, 2019. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is CZ.
Report filed by Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CZ. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 25 Oct 2019.
18V331000Received 17 May 2018. 5,786 units.
Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2013 Suzuki Kizashi and SX4 vehicles equipped with a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). The Transmission Control Module (TCM) may fail causing a reduction in speed or reduced vehicle acceleration.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A reduction in vehicle speed or reduced acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the TCM, free of charge. The recall began on June 11, 2018. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is 4005 to 4008.
Report filed by Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 4005 to 4008. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 11 Jun 2018.
15V587000Received 22 Sep 2015. 18,673 units.
Steering / Hydraulic Power Assist / Pump
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2012-2103 Suzuki SX4 vehicles manufactured September 3, 2011, to April 5, 2013. In the affected vehicles, insufficient clearance between the power steering pump body and the power steering fluid control valve may cause improper movement of the valve, and as a result, the power steering pump may seize.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A seizure of the power steering pump would cause a loss of power steering assist, requiring extra steering effort at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering pump, free of charge. The recall began on October 9, 2015. Owners may contact Suzuki's customer service number at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is VS.
Report filed by Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number VS. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 9 Oct 2015.
14V811000Received 22 Dec 2014. 60,823 units.
Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Gear Position Indication (Prndl)
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 SX4 vehicles manufactured July 16, 2009, to November 1, 2012, and 2010-2013 Kizashi vehicles manufactured October 13, 2009, to October 31, 2012. The shift selector can be moved out of the "Park" position without depressing the brake pedal.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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 vehicle crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shift selector assembly and inspect, and if necessary, replace the shift knob, free of charge. The recall began January 16, 2015. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-714-996-7040. Suzuki's number for this recall is VL.
Report filed by Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number VL. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 16 Jan 2015.
13V572000Received 18 Nov 2013. 142 units.
Power Train / Automatic Transmission
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Suzuki del Caribe (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2013 SX4 vehicles manufactured December 26, 2012, through February 4, 2013 and equipped with a continuously variable transmission. The bolts that fasten the drive plate to the torque converter may not have been installed with sufficient torque and may loosen and come out.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the bolts detach they can get caught between the drive plate and cylinder block, which may cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque converter bolts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 7, 2014. Owners may contact Suzuki at 1-800-572-1490. Suzuki's recall number is VE.
Report filed by Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number VE. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 7 Jan 2014.

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Complaints by component

The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.

Investigations

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.

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Other model years

The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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Official channels

NHTSA VIN lookupNHTSA shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle from its VIN or its license plate.
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NHTSA page of the 2013 Suzuki SX4The recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.

Cite this page

Recall Register. 2013 Suzuki SX4: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/suzuki/sx4/2013/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 30 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 30 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 29 Mar 2018
First complaint in the file: 1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2013 Suzuki SX4?: 104,097 units in 5 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Suzuki SX4 have for all model years?: NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for the Suzuki SX4, model years 2007 to 2013. 5 of them name the 2013 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2013 Suzuki SX4 open?: The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.