MYRModel Year Report

2011 Suzuki Kizashi

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2011 Suzuki Kizashi
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:20:04.412Z

Only 22 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 22 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Suzuki Kizashi Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2011 highlighted. 2010: 22 complaints 2010 2011: 22 complaints 2011 2012: 23 complaints 2012 2013: 5 complaints 2013
2011: 22 complaints
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YearComplaints
201022
201122
201223
20135

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 22 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

9 of 22 total reports mention: exterior lighting.

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SIX MONTHS AGO, I HAD TO REPLACE MY DRIVERS SIDE LOWBEAM HEADLIGHT BULB. IT APPEARS TO BE OUT AGAIN. THIS SEEMS TO BE AN UNUSUALLY SHORT AMOUNT OF TIME TO HAVE A HEADLIGHT GO OUT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190124

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

5 of 22 total reports mention: electrical system.

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SIX MONTHS AGO, I HAD TO REPLACE MY DRIVERS SIDE LOWBEAM HEADLIGHT BULB. IT APPEARS TO BE OUT AGAIN. THIS SEEMS TO BE AN UNUSUALLY SHORT AMOUNT OF TIME TO HAVE A HEADLIGHT GO OUT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190124

POWER TRAIN

3 of 22 total reports mention: power train.

AIR BAGS

3 of 22 total reports mention: air bags.

CRASH INJURY
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MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING ON A CITY STREET IN MY CAR AND WAS IN AN ACCIDENT. HE WAS T-BONED ON THE DRIVER SIDE AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. HE WAS IN THE INTERSECTION GOING AROUND 30 MPH, I AM NOT SURE HOW FAST THE OTHER VEHICLE WAS GOING.

NHTSA ODI report, 20160824

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

2 of 22 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20140813 — fuel system, gasoline

Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Kizashi vehicles manufactured October 2009 through July 2012.

Remedy: Suzuki is in the process of notifying owners, and dealers will replace the evaporative canister vent line on the affected vehicles with a vent line that has a filter on the end.

Campaign 14V464000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20150116 — power train

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.

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 14V811000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20190812 — fuel system, gasoline

Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Suzuki Kizashi vehicles.

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.

Campaign 18V769000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20200221 — air bags, 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.

Remedy: Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat bottom cushion, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on May 3, 2019. All second letters notifying owners of the remedy were mailed by April 10, 2020.

Campaign 19V187000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20211029 — air bags

Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling 2010-2013 Kizashi vehicles. The front passenger seat Occupant Classification System (OCS) may misclassify an adult occupant as child and deactivate the front air bag.

Remedy: Suzuki will notify owners, and service providers will replace the front passenger seat cushion, which includes a new OCS mat assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed on October 29, 2021.

Campaign 19V343000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2011 Suzuki Kizashi — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 14V464000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V811000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 18V769000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 19V187000 (air bags, seats) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 19V343000 (air bags) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2011 Suzuki Kizashi reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Suzuki Kizashi?

The most-reported component is exterior lighting, accounting for 41% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2011 Suzuki Kizashi have?

5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.