2013 Suzuki Kizashi
Only 5 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 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 6
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2013
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2013: 5 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 23 |
| 2011 | 22 |
| 2012 | 23 |
| 2013 | 5 |
Known problem areas
Only 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Steering
1 of 5 total reports mentions: steering.
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I took my car to get a alignment n come to find out that they couldn't align the back wheels to to seize bolt and also my steering rack n pinionand it's also reading code…
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-05-29
Power train
1 of 5 total reports mentions: power train.
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The contact owns a 2013 Suzuki Kizashi. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-09-17
Engine
1 of 5 total reports mentions: engine.
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Driving on the highway to school the vehicle began to slow down and come to a stop even as I stepped on the accelerator. I parked on the side of the road and restarted and the same thing happened so I had my insurance company tow it.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-03-28
Electrical system
1 of 5 total reports mentions: electrical system.
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The radio unit provides the view of the rear camera. When the radio fails there is no back up camera. Apparently there is a power defect in the radio system so it will not function and therefore no rear camera function.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-01-14
Safety timeline
6 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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2018-06-11Power train18V331000 Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2013 Suzuki Kizashi and SX4 vehicles equipped with a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT).
Remedy: 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.
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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
2013 Suzuki Kizashi — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Steering: 1 report on file for this year.
- Power train: 1 report on file for this year.
- Engine: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 14V464000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 14V811000 · Power train
- Recall 18V331000 · Power train
- Recall 18V769000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 19V187000 · Air bags, seats
- Recall 19V343000 · Air bags
FAQ
- Is the 2013 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 2013 Suzuki Kizashi?
- The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2013 Suzuki Kizashi have?
- 6 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.