AutoDefect IQ

2010 Suzuki Kazashi problems, complaints & recalls

Most-reported problem areas: Structure:body (1) · Fuel/Propulsion System (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline (1)

7
Complaints
0
Recalls
2
Service bulletins
0
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Deaths

Safety recalls (0)

No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).

Service bulletins (2)

Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.

Engine And Engine Cooling 2022-05-18 · SI-26R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

service update of cylinder block warranty extension (revision of original notice). note that actual model name is "suzuki kizashi", nhtsa model name reference is misspelled "suzuki kazashi".

Suspension 2018-11-20 · N-Q-G-045 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

this service bulletin was sent by suzuki motor corporation to its authorized suzuki automobile distributors in the u.s., explaining the importance of proper inspection and maintenance of suspension lower arm ball joints to prevent the ball stud from becoming separated from the suspension lower arm.

What owners report

2019-12-26 · Fuel/Propulsion System

“hello, this is regarding recall vg/14v-464 for my 2010 suzuki kizashi that i received in a letter dated august 9, 2019 the nearest suzuki dealership is out of state and requires roundtrip traveling of approx 50 miles plus toll charges. i would like my mechanic at bd automotive to perform this service. they are located at: 24 middle rd, …”

2017-09-17 · Structure:body

“looking to buy this car here in arizona, and this vin seems to match the vehicle...but doesn't come back with results when i plug vin # in to databases. could you please chk vin [xxx] and tell me if this car is affected and if so, whether recalls were completed? thank you. -[xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act …”

2017-04-25 · Electrical System · 115,000 mi · 🔥 fire

“tl* the contact owned a 2010 suzuki kazashi. while driving approximately 15 mph, the contact noticed a smoke odor from the radio speakers near the back seats of the vehicle. the contact pulled over and stopped the vehicle. the radio speaker in the backseat caught on fire, which spread to the entire vehicle. the vehicle was towed and deemed totaled.…”

2016-08-03 · Air Bags · 53,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2012 (na) suzuki kazashi. while driving approximately 40 mph, the air bags deployed without warning or impact when the brake pedal was depressed. the vehicle was taken to a local dealer who stated that the vehicle must have crashed into something. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 53,…”

2015-08-04 · Engine · 75,000 mi

“i have three of these cars and it does not happen just on mine. the beginning of last year i took a road trip and on the hwy my car went form 78 to less then 40 on the freeway. i had to pull over. througout the course of having our cars the dealership called it vapor lock. you have to pull over and let you car rest? on 08/01/2015 i was driving home…”

2014-08-19 · Fuel System, Gasoline

“car was recalled for an exaporator line repair on the fuel tank and the closest authorized repair center is in wilmingron.nc a 3 hour drive for me and return and i am disabled and cannot go that far need another solution suzuki will not send me the parts to have neineke do the work local. *tr…”

2012-11-07 · Exterior Lighting · 45,550 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2010 suzuki kazashi gts. the contact stated that while driving the headlights failed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the front bumper needed to come off the vehicle in order for the light bulb to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure …”

Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.