2011 Suzuki Kizashi problems
The Suzuki Kizashi is a mid-size car manufactured by Japanese automaker Suzuki. It was unveiled in the United States on July 30, 2009. The Kizashi went on sale in Japan on October 21, 2009, in North America on December 1, 2009, and in Australia and New Zealand on May 11, 2010. It is the first mid-size Suzuki automobile sold in the Australian market. In February 2011, the Kizashi became available to the Indian market. The car was also available in European markets.
In December 2013, Suzuki announced that the Kizashi would be gradually discontinued in global markets, and would not get a successor. In December 2014, the production of the car ceased in the Sagara plant. Despite a good technical record, the car had suffered from poor sales because of the global financial crisis and Suzuki's withdrawal from the American and Canadian markets in 2013 and 2014, respectively.
Etymology
Kizashi (In kanji: 兆) is a Japanese word which means "something great is coming", "omen", "sign", or "warning".
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Common 2011 Suzuki Kizashi problems
The 2011 Suzuki Kizashi faced several common issues reported by owners. These problems included:
- Air Conditioning System: Owners reported problems with the AC system failing to blow cold air, especially during hot weather or when idling. Causes could range from leaks in the system to a faulty compressor.
- Steering Issues: Drivers noted steering problems such as vibrations or shaking at higher speeds, as well as unresponsiveness in the steering, affecting the car's handling.
- Paint Job: Certain drivers reported issues with the paint job, including fading or peeling paint, particularly on the hood or roof of the car.
These problems with the 2011 Suzuki Kizashi impacted the driving experience and required attention to ensure optimal performance and safety.
Is the 2011 Suzuki Kizashi a good car?
Edmunds says
The 2011 Suzuki Kizashi is one of the best midsize sedans on the market, but a limited dealer network has kept it out of the spotlight.
Why did Suzuki Kizashi fail?
Several important elements that contributed to the Maruti Suzuki Kizashi's failure in the Indian market can be summed up. The brand's strong association with little, inexpensive automobiles coupled with its premium pricing, which didn't align with the price-sensitive Indian consumers, provided a big obstacle.
What is the issue with Suzuki Kizashi 2012?
Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Kizashi vehicles manufactured October 2009 through July 2012. In the affected vehicles, spiders may weave a web in the evaporative canister vent hose, blocking it and causing the fuel tank to have an excessive amount of negative pressure.
What is the problem with the Suzuki Kizashi 2010?
(Suzuki) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Suzuki Kizashi vehicles. Dust can enter the vent line that provides fresh air to the carbon canister, restricting its air flow and possibly creating excessive negative pressure in the fuel tank which may result in the fuel tank cracking.
2011 Suzuki Kizashi car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Suzuki Kizashi problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Exterior lighting problems
- Electrical system problems
- Air bags problems
- Power train problems
- Fuel/propulsion system problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2011 Suzuki Kizashi vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
2011 Suzuki Kizashi complaints
The NHTSA has received 22 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2011 Suzuki Kizashi.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-06-09
- VIN: JS2RF9A81B6
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: BEEN TRYING TO GET MY REPAIRS ON MY CAR SINCE JUNE OF 2020 AND WAS JUST RECENTLY TOLD THAT I COULD NOT GET MY CAR REPAIRED DUE TO SUZUKI CLOSING DOWN I CAN NOT GET MY TAGS BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE THE RECALLS HAS TO BE FIXED
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-06-01
- VIN: JS2RE9A85B6
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: THE AIRBAG DEFECT WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON WHILE DRIVING OR THE CAR BEING ON. SUZUKI DEPOT IN SANT ANA CA REPLACED THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER SEAT CUSHION DUE TO A MANUFACTURER RECALL. THE AIRBAG LIGHT FOR THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT SOON ACTIVATED. I TOOK THE CAR TO A LOCAL SHOP. I WAS ADVISED THAT THE CODE C1312 WAS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT RECALL CODE BY SUZUKI CORP. THEY DIDN'T TOUGH THE SEAT. I CALLED SUZUKI DEPOT WHO CALLED SUZUKI TO DETERMINE THE NEXT STEP. SUZUKI HAS NOT FIXED THE AIRBAG LIGHT OR WHAT'S CAUSING IT TO REMAIN LIT. THIS IS AN IMMEDIATE PASSENGER SAFETY ISSUE AND IN MY OPINION SHOULD BE RESOLVED AND FIXED RIGHT AWAY.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-09-18
- VIN: JS2RF9A3XB6
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: I WAS DRIVING AND STOP ON A RED LIGHT I HEARD A LOUD NOISE FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE SO PUT MY CAR ON PARKING THE LIGHT CHANGE SO I SHIFT TO DRIVE AND THE VEHICLE STAY (NEUTRAL) NO MATTER WHAT GEAR IT IS THE CAR STAY NEUTRAL . SO I STAY ON THE CAR BECAUSE THE WAS LOT OF TRAFFIC THANKS GOD A COP STOP TO HELP ME TO PUSH THE VEHICLE . I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A SHOP NO ONE KNOW WHAT IS WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-08-01
- VIN: JS2RE9A89B6
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: 2011 SUZUKI KIZASHI SPORT SLS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SAFETY AND EMISSIONS RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER WAS UNABLE TO HELP LOCATE A LOCAL DEALER TO COMPLETE THE RECALL. *JS
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-02-09
- VIN: JS2RE9A38B6
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: UNDIAGNOSEABLE OVERHEATING. WHEN RUNNING THE AIR CONDITIONER FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME (I.E. ROAD TRIP, LESS THAN 90 MINUTES) THE AIR CONDITIONING STOPS WORKING AND THE COOLANT BLOWS OUT OF THE OVERFLOW TANK. THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES. WE'VE REPLACED THE RADIATOR TWICE, 3 DIFFERENT THERMOSTATS AND I'VE HAD THE HEAD MACHINED AND CHECKED FOR LEAKS, THE HEAD GASKET AND ALL ASSOCIATED GASKETS WITH THAT JOB REPLACED AND STILL CANNOT DRIVE WITHOUT COOLANT SPEWING FROM THE OVERFLOW AND EVENTUALLY CAUSING A RISE IN TEMP ON THE DASH GAUGE. DATE OF OCCURANCE BELOW IS AN ESTIMATE, I'VE BEEN FIGHTING THIS CAR FOR SO LONG I HAVE NO IDEA THE FIRST TIME THE ISSUE AROSE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-01-21
- VIN: JS2RF9A8XB6
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: 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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-10-10
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: I GOT MY KIZASHI IN 2012 AND HAVE ALREADY HAD TO REPLACE THE BATTERY TWICE. I TOOK IT TO A SHOP TO HAVE LOOKED AT AND THEY CAN'T FIND ANY REASON IT KEEPS BEING DRAINED THE WAY IT HAS BEEN. I DON'T KNOW HOW TO FIX THIS.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-08-12
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: JS2RE9A31B6
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: 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. THIS ACCIDENT HAPPENED AUGUST 12, 2016 AT 9:30 PM.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-12-01
- VIN: JS2RE9A6XB6
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: I BOUGHT MY SUZUKI DURING SEPTEMBER 2015. FOUR MONTHS AFTER MY PURCHASE THE HEADLIGHTS SUDDENLY TURNED OFF. THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS WORK AS WELL AS MY HIGH BEAMS. IN ORDER FOR ME TO DRIVE AT NIGHT, THE HIGH BEAMS ARE ON. MY HIGH BEAMS ARE ALSO NOT BRIGHT ENOUGH TO BE CONSIDERED HIGH BEAMS. THE LICENSE PLATE LIGHTS ALSO TURNED OFF (THE SAME TIME). I AND A COUPLE OTHERS HAVE READ THE MANUAL AND HAVE CHECKED AND RECHECKED FUSES. I EVEN REPLACED THE FUSES JUST IN CASE. O'REILLY, ADVANCE AUTO, AND AUTO ZONE HAVE ALL STATED THAT THEY WOULD BE HAPPY TO SELL ME MORE HEADLIGHTS, BUT IT WOULD NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM BECAUSE IT SOUNDED MORE LIKE AND ELECTRICAL ISSUE AND UNTIL THAT IS ADDRESSED I WOULD MORE THAN LIKELY HAVE TO REPLACE THE HEADLIGHTS MORE THAN ONCE WITHIN 6 MONTHS. I HAVE CHECKED FORUMS AND HAVE READ THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED TO SEVERAL SUZUKI KIZASHI OWNERS AND WITHOUT RESOLUTIONS THAT PERMANENTLY FIX THIS COMMON PROBLEM.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-05-01
- VIN: JS2RE9A33B6
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 SUZUKI KIZASHI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN ATTEMPTED TO START, THE VEHICLE WOULD FAIL TO START. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE GEAR SHIFTER IN PARK, THE VEHICLE WOULD ROLL BACKWARDS. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 79,468.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-06-15
- VIN: JS2RF9A68B6
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: THE CHIEF COMPLAINT IS THIS CAR IS GOING THRU HIGH AND LOW BEAM BULBS LIKE NO TOMORROW, WE BOUGHT THIS CAR BRAND NEW FROM A AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THEY ARE THE ONES INSTALLING THE BULBS NOT ME, WE DID NOT HAVE ANY ISSUES WITH THE BULBS UP UNTIL 2 YEARS AGO PLUS AND IT'S LIKE THE FLOODGATES HAVE LET LOOSE, RIGHT AT THIS MOMENT THE CAR HAS BLOWN 2 LOW BEAMS IN THE LAST WEEK AND WE'RE SICK OF IT. IT WOULDN'T BE SO BAD IF I COULD CHANGE THEM MYSELF BUT YOU HAVE TO LOOSEN THE BUMPERS ON A LIFT TO CHANGE THE [XXX] BULBS, HOW CRAZY IS THAT!!!!!! I JUST WISH THE DEALERS WOULD GROW A PAIR AND GO AFTER SUZUKI TO MAKE THEM SOLVE THE PROBLEM OR PAY FOR THE CHANGES EACH TIME (WE) THE CAR OWNERS HAD TO GO IN THE GARAGE. THE AIR BAG ISSUES ARE BAD BUT WHAT ABOUT THE SAFETY ON VISIBILITY ON NIGHTTIME DRIVING WHEN BULBS BLOW OUT . INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-06-15
- VIN: JS2RF9A63B6
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 SUZUKI KIZASHI. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE MADE AN ABNORMAL NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 27,000. UPDATED 09/18/15*LJ
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-01-07
- VIN: JS2RE9A39B6
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: REPLACED DRIVER SIDE HEADLIGHT JAN OF 2014, AUG OF 2014, DEC OF 2014 AND JULY OF 2015. IT IS ALWAYS THE DRIVER SIDE THAT GOES OUT EVERY 6 OR 7 MONTHS. BECAUSE THE BULB BURNS OUT SO OFTEN, ITS BECOMING A HAZARD TO DRIVING AT NIGHT TIME. I HAVE MADE SURE TO ALWAYS HAVE AN EXTRA BULB WHEN 6 MONTHS IS APPROACHING JUST IN CASE. THIS IS NOT SOMETHING WE SHOULD HAVE TO REPLACE EVERY 6 MONTHS ON A NEWER CAR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-01-08
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE ABOUT A YEAR AGO. DECEMBER OF 2014 ONE OF MY LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS BURNT OUT. FOLLOWED BY THE SECOND BURNING OUT A COUPLE OF DAYS LATER. NOW I WENT TO A TRADE SCHOOL FOR AUTO MECHANICS AND KNOW HOW TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULBS AS I HAVE DONE IT PLENTY OF TIMES ON OTHER VEHICLES. AFTER REPLACING BOTH BULBS WITH OEM REPLACEMENTS THEY WORKED FINE, NO ISSUES, JUST IT WAS A PAIN IN THIS VEHICLE TO CHANGE. AFTER ABOUT 2 MONTHS ONE WENT OUT AGAIN. THEY WERE REPLACED AGAIN WITH HIGHER QUALITY/RATED BULBS. AGAIN AFTER ABOUT 2 MONTHS SAME ISSUE. I HAVE GONE ON SUZUKI FORUMS AND DONE MY RESEARCH ON THIS ISSUE AND HAVE SEEN MANY CONSUMERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. WONDERING WHY THIS IS NOT A RECALL SINCE ITS A SEVER SAFETY ISSUE WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT TIME. MAKING IT EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO SEE PEDESTRIANS, ANIMALS ECT. PLEASE HELP RESOLVE THIS ISSUE. *TR
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-02-10
- VIN: JS2RE9A63B6
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: WHILE AT IDLE THE SERVICE ENGINE LITE CAME ON. THE FOLLOWING CODE WAS PULLED VIA DIAGNOSTIC TOOL.CODE #456. GAS EVAPORATOR LEAK. THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD THE REQUIRED RECALL PERFORMED. OBVIOUSLY NOT THE FIX FOR THE RECALL PROBLEM. *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-09-22
- VIN: JS2RF9A37B6
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: MY KIZASHI WENT INTO DEALERSHIP FOR RECALL NOTICE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V464000 , THE EVAP CANISTER AIR VENT LINE WAS CLOGGED, SO THEY REPLACED. AS PER RECALL NOTICE THE GAS TANK WAS ALSO SUPPOSED TO BE REPLACED, AND DEALERSHIP DECIDED IT WAS NOT NECESSARY !!!! *TR
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-04-16
- VIN: JS2RF9A6XB6
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: I BOUGHT MY 2011 SUZUKI KAZASHI PRE-OWNED WITH A LITTLE OVER 22,000 MILES ON IT IN FEBRUARY OF 2013. A LITTLE LESS THAN 2 MONTHS LATER, MY DRIVER'S SIDE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT WAS OUT. I REPLACED BOTH LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS MYSELF AS I ALWAYS REPLACE THE PAIR IF ONE GOES OUT. IT WENT OUT AGAIN IN MARCH 2014. THIS TIME, I HAD MY MECHANIC REPLACE IT BECAUSE REPLACING THE BULBS WERE A PAIN, AND I HAD TO GET AN OIL CHANGE AND HAVE MY TIRES BALANCED AND ROTATED AND MY WHEELS ALIGNED ANYWAY. ON MAY 19TH, ON A RAINY, FOGGY MORNING, I NOTICED THAT THE HEADLIGHT WAS OUT AGAIN... LESS THAN 2 MONTHS AND LESS THAN 5,000 MILES LATER. I HAVE NOT REPORTED THE INCIDENT BECAUSE SUZUKI DEALERSHIPS IN MY AREA PRETTY MUCH ALL CLOSED THEIR DOORS THE MONTH AFTER I BOUGHT THE CAR. I'M SURPRISED THAT THERE ISN'T A RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE AS IT DEALS WITH SAFETY (SEEING AT NIGHT). *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-05-01
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: MY HEADLIGHTS HAVE GONE OUT EITHER ONE OR SOMETIMES BOTH. EITHER LOW BEAM OR DAY LIGHTS. ALL DEALERSHIP DOES IS REPLACE THE BULB BUT NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. THIS HAS HAPPENED MORE THAN A HANDFUL OF TIMES SINCE 2012. THIS IS FRUSTRATING AND I HATE THIS CAR. IT SOUNDS TO ME LIKE AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE BUT THEY CAN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT. *TR
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-07-05
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF SIGN ON IN THE DASH BOARD EVEN WITH A 130LB ADULT SITTING IN THE FRONT SEAT. CAR REQUIRED A SHUTDOWN AND A RESTART FOR THE WARNING TO GO OFF. *TR
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-05-21
- VIN: JS2RF9A18B6
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: VEHICLE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS HAVE GONE OUT ON 5 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. SOMETIMES AT THE SAME TIME & OTHERS JUST A FEW DAYS APART. HEADLAMPS HAVE ALWAYS BEEN FIXED AT DEALER SITE. THEY HAVE RUN CHECKS ON ELECTRICAL SYSTEM & HAVE FOUND NOTHING. THEY HAVE OPENED TICKET WITH SUZUKI & THEY APPEAR TO BE IGNORING THE PROBLEM. FILED COMPLAINT WITH SUZUKI DISPUTE SETTLEMENT PROGRAM & BECAUSE IT WAS OUT OF THE WARRANTY PERIOD WHEN COMPLAINT WAS FILED THEY WOULD NOT COVER IT. I HAVE SENT A LETTER TO SUZUKI ASKING THEM TO EITHER FIX PROBLEM CORRECTLY OR PURCHASE VEHICLE BACK FROM ME. HAVE NOT HEARD A WORK FROM THEM REGARDING THIS. WILL BE SPEAKING WITH ATTORNEY REGARDING THIS. THERE IS NO WARNING WHEN HEADLIGHTS GO OUT, SO THEY ARE CHECKED ON A DAILY BASIS. VEHICLE IS DRIVEN ALOT & IN VARIOUS WEATHER & LIGHTING CONDITIONS. I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY DEALERSHIP THAT THEY HAVE TWO OTHER 2011 KIZASHI'S THAT ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-06-08
- VIN: JS2RE9A65B6
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: VEHICLE'S LOW BEAM LIGHT BULBS KEEP BURNING OUT EVERY 2-3 MONTH.. SOMETIMES BOTH AT A TIME, MAKING DRIVING DANGEROUS. LIGHT BULBS WERE CHANGED BY DEALER AND MYSELF ALREADY 6 TIMES. USED OEM AS WELL AS OTHER BRANDS - MAKES NO DIFFERENCE. ALWAYS USED RUBBER GLOVES DURING REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE AND NEVER TOUCHED THE GLASS PORTION OF THE BULB. THERE IS AN ELECTRICAL FAULT WITH THE VEHICLE AND SUZUKI DOES NOT WANT TO ADMIT OR FIX. THIS WAS BROUGHT TO SUZUKI'S DEALER ATTENTION SEVERAL TIMES DURING BUMPER-TO-BUMPER WARRANTY PERIOD. DEALER SAYS THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING, BUT HEADLIGHTS KEEP BURNING OUT EVERY 2-3 MONTHS. NOW THE VEHICLE HAS 45,000 MILES AND SUZUKI SAYS THEY WILL DO NOTHING ABOUT IT. *TR
SUSPENSION,TIRES,EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-11-28
- VIN: JS2RF9A80B6
- Components: SUSPENSION,TIRES,EQUIPMENT
- Summary: 2011 SUZUKI KIZASHI. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO PROBLEMS WITH TIRES AND ALIGNMENT. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED AS HE WAS PREPARING FOR A TRIP, HE DECIDED TO CHECK THE TIRES AND DISCOVERED THE FRONT TIRES WERE BALD AND THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF ALIGNMENT. ALSO, THE BACK-UP CAMERA AND GPS HAD TO BE REPLACED.
2011 Suzuki Kizashi recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 5 recalls for different components of the 2011 Suzuki Kizashi.
- Manufacturer: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: The deactivated front air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- 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. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is C5.
- Manufacturer: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: 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. As a result, the occupant classification system (OCS) sensor mat may not accurately detect if an adult or child is occupying the seat.
- Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment, an incorrect classification may result in the passenger frontal air bag deploying even if there is a child in the front passenger seat, increasing their risk of injury.
- 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. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's numbers for this recall are 4011 and 4012.
- Manufacturer: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Suzuki Kizashi vehicles. Dust can enter the vent line that provides fresh air to the carbon canister, restricting its air flow and possibly creating excessive negative pressure in the fuel tank which may result in the fuel tank cracking.
- Consequence: A cracked tank may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
- 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. The fuel cap and fuel tank will also be replaced with improved parts. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934.
- Manufacturer: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
- Components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
- Summary: 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: 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: 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.
- Manufacturer: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Kizashi vehicles manufactured October 2009 through July 2012. In the affected vehicles, spiders may weave a web in the evaporative canister vent hose, blocking it and causing the fuel tank to have an excessive amount of negative pressure.
- Consequence: Negative pressure could cause the fuel tank to crack resulting in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
- 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. If the canister vent line is found to be obstructed by a spider web, the fuel tank will also be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 12, 2014. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is VG.
Negative 2011 Suzuki Kizashi car reviews
Positive 2011 Suzuki Kizashi car reviews
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Hello! I just wanted to share my experience with this amazing car. I've owned several nice cars in my day, but I always love to try out new and different models, especially if they have great curb appeal. This one caught my eye as soon as I saw it on the road and I had to find out what it was and where to test drive one at. At the time, I was driving a Mustang GT, which is an awesome car in itself. Although this one didn't quite have the GT pep, it was perfect for me. I also owned a Lexus IS 250, and this car reminded me of it almost to a tee. It's very well made, with excellent interior quality and accessories, and the exterior is just awesome (I own a Black metallic one). I've had this car for 2 years now and I absolutely love it!
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We bought this car for our very responsible 17 year old son. It looks great, gets good gas mileage, and is fun to drive. Unfortunately, he got into a head-on collision, and the car was totaled, as was the other truck. Thankfully, my son walked out of that car with only minor burns where the airbag hit his arms. We had heard that the safety ratings were good, but we didn't realize just how good! Thank you, Suzuki, for building such a safe car.
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We recently purchased our second new car, after having owned many second-hand cars over the years. Unfortunately, we had to sell our 12-year-old Nissan Pulsar SLX due to a car accident that left me with a broken back. The seating position of the Pulsar was no longer suitable for me, and I needed a vehicle with a higher, more ergonomically correct seat. Although we were sad to see the Pulsar go, we were excited to explore newer models. My requirements centered around my physical needs, but I also wanted the latest technology, fuel economy that was at least as good as the 1600cc Nissan Pulsar auto we'd just sold, and value for money. We were specifically looking for an automatic car, which ruled out some otherwise excellent options like the Ford Fiesta Econetic and the Toyota Rav4 diesel. After considering several options, we found that the small cars of today are excellent vehicles, with the Honda City being the best overall and the Swift being the best value for money. It's no wonder the Swift is New Zealand's best-selling small car!In the early running, I also considered the Honda Insight hybrid. Although I liked it, my wife found the passenger seat uncomfortable and the split window disconcerting. Despite having the lowest running costs, even when Road User Charges (RUCs) were taken into account, the Insight dropped off the list. I briefly looked at SUVs, but they were going to cost the same as medium-sized petrol cars to run, so I decided to look at the medium car market instead. The Suzuki SX4i AWD is a unique and great wee SUV with comfort, features, and power, but it let itself down on wind and engine noise. It's a shame because otherwise, I would have bought it! It was amazing to realize that the new cars with 2.4lt engines could equal the Pulsar for fuel economy while being a lot bigger and more powerful! I compared the Ford Mondeo Titanium Hatch diesel, the Toyota Camry, Honda Accord Euro, Hyundai i45, VW Passat, and the Suzuki Kizashi Ltd. and Sport. The Camry was the first to go as it was dearer and less economical, and while the ride and seating were comfortable, it was very plain-Jane. It was also a run-out model, due to be replaced with an all-new one. The VW was too dear, as was the Honda Accord. The Hyundai was my early favorite for technology, style, economy, features, and seemed good value. It was perfect in driving position and nearly took the prize. Until I tried the Kizashi... What can I say? I run out of superlatives to describe this car!All our friends love it, especially the colour, and my wife doesn't want to get out of it. The heated seats and dual-zone climate air were the clincher for her, as was the colour and tints which set the car off beautifully! We look forward to many years of service from what has to be the best mid-sized car on the road today!
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The Kizashi was one of the cars on my short list to test drive, along with the new Optima. After driving the Optima first, I got in the Kizashi and was immediately impressed. This car is so much fun to drive, and the design and quality of the interior are top-notch. Everywhere I go, people compliment its looks. The power is more than adequate for my needs, and it's actually larger than it appears in pictures. While the rear seat room is a bit less than most competitors, four adults can still fit comfortably. The seats are well-shaped and supportive, even in the back, which is a big improvement over the Optima's rear seat that felt low, flat, and dark.
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I recently traded my '09 Mazda6 for the Kizashi, and I must say, I am thoroughly impressed! The Kizashi outperforms my previous car in every aspect. The car feels incredibly sturdy and well-built, with excellent ergonomics. The interior design and materials are top-notch, giving the impression of a much more expensive car. The gauges are beautiful, especially at night, and the engine is impressively quiet at both idle and cruise, while still providing plenty of power. Although the CVT took some getting used to, it works well, especially at highway speeds. I've been averaging 27 mpg mixed and about 32 mpg highway, which is fantastic. For me, the Kizashi is the perfect size, as many other mid-sized cars have grown too large. I've had a blast driving it, and it's even turned a few heads! Overall, I couldn't be happier with my purchase.
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Braeden Dietrich 2025-08-19
Hi there! I hope you're doing well. I wanted to share my experience with my car. I really love it, but I did run into an issue when it hit 120K. I called the dealer and was told that it has a timing chain instead of a belt, and that I didn't need to worry about changing it. Unfortunately, three weeks later, my chain slipped and now I need a new motor. It's going to cost me either 2700.00 to replace the motor or 2500.00 to fix it. I think it's important for people to know that these cars have chains, but the tension part that keeps it in place can go out, causing some serious issues. Thanks for listening!
Dorian Hill 2024-11-19
On our way to a day trip 160 miles from home, our 10-day-old car with only 700 miles on it started experiencing issues with gear shifting and high RPMs at low speeds. Despite trying manual mode, the car continued to malfunction and eventually the gas pedal stopped working altogether. We quickly contacted Roadside Assistance and remained confident that the issue would be resolved. Although the closest tow truck was 45 miles away, we remained calm and collected throughout the situation.
Cyril Simonis 2024-02-13
This car is great, but Suzuki needs to stand behind all of its work in its warranty. Despite having owned the vehicle for less than two months and not having driven it on a dirt road, it already has numerous paint chips and scratches from rocks. The paint quality is unacceptable. I took it to the dealership where I purchased it, which was 2 1/2 hours away, and the service manager took pictures of every chip. However, even after showing the evidence, Suzuki refused to consider it a paint issue and denied coverage under the warranty. While I still love the car, it is disappointing that the outside appearance is not up to par.