2012 Suzuki Kizashi
Only 23 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 23 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 23
- Recalls
- 5
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2012
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2012: 23 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 23 |
| 2011 | 22 |
| 2012 | 23 |
| 2013 | 5 |
Known problem areas
Only 23 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Air bags
8 of 23 total reports mention: air bags.
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The contact owns a 2012 Suzuki Kizashi. The contact had received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V187000 (Seats, Air Bags); however, the contact was informed that the dealer could not repair the vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-09-16
Also filed under Seats
Passenger air bag off. This statement lights up on my dash board when a passenger places them selves on the passenger seat, and stays light up until the passenger removes them selves from the seat.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-01-17
Power train
8 of 23 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.
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I bought the vehicle in a dealer, the vehicle came with serious mechanical failures which, when purchasing it, asked the owner what problems the vehicle actually had, which responded that it could have a fault in the vehicle sensor, which is normal...
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-09-13
When accelerating onto the on-ramp of the highway, the car began to reduce in speed, and make a high pitched whining noise while the rpms increased, but the speed of the car continued to slow until it stopped.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-10-17
Vehicle speed control
4 of 23 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.
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I was driving home from work, and the service esp system came on, right after that the rear car started swaying back and forth.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-09-25
Also filed under Electronic stability control (esc)
Steering
4 of 23 total reports mention: steering.
Fuel/propulsion system
4 of 23 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.
Safety timeline
5 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2014-08-13Fuel system, gasoline14V464000 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.
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2015-01-16Power train14V811000 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.
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2019-08-12Fuel system, gasoline18V769000 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.
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2020-02-21Air bags, seats19V187000 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.
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2021-10-29Air bags19V343000 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2012 Suzuki Kizashi — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 4 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 14V464000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 14V811000 · Power train
- Recall 18V769000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 19V187000 · Air bags, seats
- Recall 19V343000 · Air bags
FAQ
- Is the 2012 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 2012 Suzuki Kizashi?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 35% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2012 Suzuki Kizashi have?
- 5 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-20 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.