Suzuki Vitara reliability
The Suzuki Vitara fails its MOT less often than most cars 6 to 10 years old: 16.7% of 28,260 tests failed in 2023, against 24.4% on average.
11 DVSA recalls for the Suzuki Vitara
Most cover a batch of cars built in a set period, and dealers fix them free. Sweep’s check shows the recalls for a car’s age and whether the DVSA has one outstanding.
Canister Replacement
On affected vehicles the EVAP Carbon canister should be filled with activated carbon however an air gap may develop on the inside during use which may degrade its performance. There is a risk that fuel evaporation gas will leak into the atmosphere resulting in non-compliance with regulations.
Fix: Replace the EVAP Carbon cannister.
Recalled models: VITARA · 4,165 vehicles
Left Rear Brake Pipe Inspection
On affected vehicles there is a possibility that the left rear brake pipe was damaged during the tightening process.
Fix: Check the left rear brake pipe and replace if damaged.
Recalled models: VITARA
Some vehicles have an inappropriate design and material on check valve of vacuum pump
Some vehicles have an inappropriate design and material on the check valve of brake vacuum pump.
Fix: Replace the vacuum pump check valve.
Recalled models: VITARA · 71,508 vehicles
Vehicle emission outputs may not be correct
Vehicle emission outputs may not be correct.
Fix: Software upgrade to be carried out
Recalled models: VITARA · 7,001 vehicles
Rear axle may fail
The fixing bolts for the rear axle were mixed with bolts that have no anti friction coating. It is possible that a bolt/s may loosen come off or break and the vehicle could become impossible to drive.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace rear axle bolts.
Recalled models: VITARA · 2,760 vehicles
Unintended vehicle braking
Due to an error in production the Radar Brake Support System may not have been correctly programmed. In certain instances the system may not recalibrate and could cause unnecessary braking.
Fix: Reprogram the Radar Brake Support Control unit.
Recalled models: VITARA · 1,316 vehicles
Risk of fire
There is a risk of damage (shorting) between the cable connections and glow plugs due to insufficient torque on the connector securing nuts on the relay end posts.
Fix: Recall affected vehicles check the security of the glow plug relay cables and if required replace the glow plug relay.
Recalled models: VITARA · 5,884 vehicles
Under low temperatures the pressure regulator may freeze and cause leakage
Under extremely low ambient temperatures the fuel pressure regulator may become frozen and cause leakage from the junction point of the fuel hose due to an increase in pressure.
Fix: Recall likely to be affected vehicles and subject them to the following rework action. 1 Replace the fuel pressure regulator.2 Change the vacuum system routing utilising new parts.3 Replace the fuel delivery hose with new improved parts and a new clip. On Grand Vitara XL-7 models items 1 and 2 only will be carried out.
Recalled models: VITARA · 5,724 vehicles
Front suspension strut mounting studs may shear
Due to flexing of the suspension strut mounting turret it is possible that the suspension strut mounting studs may shear. Should all 3 mounting studs shear the suspension strut may detach from the mounting turret.
Fix: Recall all affected vehicles for the fitment of upper and lower reinforcement plates to the suspension turret and the fitment of new strut mountings.
Recalled models: VITARA · 3,115 vehicles
Possibility that the drivers side airbag when activated may deploy with a force greater than originally designed
During manufacture of the airbag propellant module the propellant crystals were exposed to a high humidity environment which increased the moisture content to 1.2% with the result that during activation the airbag might deploy with a greater force than originally designed.
Fix: Recall affected vehicles and replace the drivers airbag with a quality assured unit.
Recalled models: VITARA · 137 vehicles
Seat belt stalk
The front seat belt stalk(s) may fracture as a result of inappropriate stressing.
Fix: The affected vehicles are being recalled for replacement of the front seat belts.
Recalled models: VITARA · 1,333 vehicles
Checking a Suzuki Vitara before you buy
Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.