The problem
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 Grand Vitara and 2007-2011 SX4 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, over time, the OCS sensor mat installed in the front passenger seat may fail due to repeated flexing of the mat from use of the seat. As a result, during a crash necessitating deployment, the air bag will deploy regardless of whether the front seat occupant is an adult or a child.
The risk
Air bag deployment with a child in the front passenger side seat increases the risk of injury to that child.
The fix
Suzuki will notify owners and dealers will replace the front passenger seat cushion assembly (which includes the OCS sensor mat) free of charge. Sufficient quantities of parts are not currently available to fix all of the affected vehicles. Owners will be notified of the recall in October 2013 and will receive a second notification when parts are available to have their vehicle repaired. The recall began on May 23, 2014. Owners may contact Suzuki at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's recall campaign number is VD.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 13V-405 (13V405000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | VD |
| Manufacturer | Suzuki Motor USA, LLC |
| Component | Air bags |
| Report date | September 6, 2013 |
| Owners notified | May 23, 2014 |
| Vehicles affected | 189,901 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA investigation |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the air bags
- 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara airbag problems 50
- 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara airbag problems 19
- 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara airbag problems 12
- 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara airbag problems 3
- 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara airbag problems 10
- 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara airbag problems 4
- 2007 Suzuki SX4 airbag problems 56
- 2008 Suzuki SX4 airbag problems 74
- 2009 Suzuki SX4 airbag problems 29
- 2010 Suzuki SX4 airbag problems 7
- 2011 Suzuki SX4 airbag problems 3
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 13V-405 repair free?
Yes. Suzuki dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Suzuki will notify owners and dealers will replace the front passenger seat cushion assembly (which includes the OCS sensor mat) free of charge. Sufficient quantities of parts are not currently available to fix all of the affected vehicles.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 189,901 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.