Suzuki Forenza Recalls

The Suzuki Forenza has been recalled 6 times across the 2004–2008 model years. The most recent recall, from May 19, 2014, covers the headlights. Recall repairs are free at any authorized Suzuki dealer.

6recalls
0do not drive / park outside
5model years affected

What gets recalled

  • Lights
    467%
  • Seat belts
    117%
  • Air bags
    117%

2008 Suzuki Forenza recalls (1)

Exterior lighting › Headlights

NHTSA recall 14V-262 · May 19, 2014 · 184,244 vehicles

Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Forenza vehicles, and 2005-2008 Reno vehicles manufactured from September 1, 2003, through July 30, 2008.

Remedy: Suzuki will replace the signal switch and add a jumper relay kit and will replace the DRL Module in teh instrument panel harness. Suzuki distributed to owners an interim letter on July 30, 2014.

2007 Suzuki Forenza recalls (2)

Exterior lighting › Headlights

NHTSA recall 14V-262 · May 19, 2014 · 184,244 vehicles

Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Forenza vehicles, and 2005-2008 Reno vehicles manufactured from September 1, 2003, through July 30, 2008.

Remedy: Suzuki will replace the signal switch and add a jumper relay kit and will replace the DRL Module in teh instrument panel harness. Suzuki distributed to owners an interim letter on July 30, 2014.

Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly

NHTSA recall 07V-315 · Jul 24, 2007 · 75,697 vehicles

On certain passenger vehicles, the front seat belt tongue will not latch into the buckle and, in rare cases, even the locked tongue will pop out by low stretching force. If the buckle does not latch completely, the buckle could release without pressing the release button.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the front driver and passenger seat belt buckles with the improved part free of charge. The recall began on August 31, 2007. Owners May contact Suzuki at 1-800-934-0934.

2006 Suzuki Forenza recalls (4)

Exterior lighting › Headlights

NHTSA recall 14V-262 · May 19, 2014 · 184,244 vehicles

Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Forenza vehicles, and 2005-2008 Reno vehicles manufactured from September 1, 2003, through July 30, 2008.

Remedy: Suzuki will replace the signal switch and add a jumper relay kit and will replace the DRL Module in teh instrument panel harness. Suzuki distributed to owners an interim letter on July 30, 2014.

Exterior lighting › Headlights

NHTSA recall 12V-397 · Aug 14, 2012 · 101,688 vehicles

Suzuki is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 Forenza and model year 2005-2006 Reno vehicles manufactured from September 23, 2003, through March 7, 2006. Increased resistance due to poor contact between the terminals of certain wires can generate heat that can melt the splice pack used to connect the power circuit wires for…

Remedy: Suzuki will notify owners, and Suzuki dealers will reconnect the affected wires with two heat-shrink crimps, free of charge. The safety recall began on September 25, 2012. Owners may contact Suzuki at 1-877-697-8985.

Exterior lighting

NHTSA recall 07V-452 · Sep 25, 2007 · 93,963 vehicles

On certain passenger vehicles, headlamp low beam or daytime running light (drl) function May be inoperative due to a melted splice pack on the wiring harness.

Remedy: Dealers will splice the power circuit wires for the low-beam headlamps and drl free of charge. The recall will be mailed in three phases, starting at the end of October 2007 and concluding by the end of January 2008;.

Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly

NHTSA recall 07V-315 · Jul 24, 2007 · 75,697 vehicles

On certain passenger vehicles, the front seat belt tongue will not latch into the buckle and, in rare cases, even the locked tongue will pop out by low stretching force. If the buckle does not latch completely, the buckle could release without pressing the release button.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the front driver and passenger seat belt buckles with the improved part free of charge. The recall began on August 31, 2007. Owners May contact Suzuki at 1-800-934-0934.

2005 Suzuki Forenza recalls (3)

Exterior lighting › Headlights

NHTSA recall 14V-262 · May 19, 2014 · 184,244 vehicles

Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Forenza vehicles, and 2005-2008 Reno vehicles manufactured from September 1, 2003, through July 30, 2008.

Remedy: Suzuki will replace the signal switch and add a jumper relay kit and will replace the DRL Module in teh instrument panel harness. Suzuki distributed to owners an interim letter on July 30, 2014.

Exterior lighting › Headlights

NHTSA recall 12V-397 · Aug 14, 2012 · 101,688 vehicles

Suzuki is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 Forenza and model year 2005-2006 Reno vehicles manufactured from September 23, 2003, through March 7, 2006. Increased resistance due to poor contact between the terminals of certain wires can generate heat that can melt the splice pack used to connect the power circuit wires for…

Remedy: Suzuki will notify owners, and Suzuki dealers will reconnect the affected wires with two heat-shrink crimps, free of charge. The safety recall began on September 25, 2012. Owners may contact Suzuki at 1-877-697-8985.

Exterior lighting

NHTSA recall 07V-452 · Sep 25, 2007 · 93,963 vehicles

On certain passenger vehicles, headlamp low beam or daytime running light (drl) function May be inoperative due to a melted splice pack on the wiring harness.

Remedy: Dealers will splice the power circuit wires for the low-beam headlamps and drl free of charge. The recall will be mailed in three phases, starting at the end of October 2007 and concluding by the end of January 2008;.

2004 Suzuki Forenza recalls (5)

Exterior lighting › Headlights

NHTSA recall 14V-262 · May 19, 2014 · 184,244 vehicles

Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Forenza vehicles, and 2005-2008 Reno vehicles manufactured from September 1, 2003, through July 30, 2008.

Remedy: Suzuki will replace the signal switch and add a jumper relay kit and will replace the DRL Module in teh instrument panel harness. Suzuki distributed to owners an interim letter on July 30, 2014.

Exterior lighting › Headlights

NHTSA recall 12V-397 · Aug 14, 2012 · 101,688 vehicles

Suzuki is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 Forenza and model year 2005-2006 Reno vehicles manufactured from September 23, 2003, through March 7, 2006. Increased resistance due to poor contact between the terminals of certain wires can generate heat that can melt the splice pack used to connect the power circuit wires for…

Remedy: Suzuki will notify owners, and Suzuki dealers will reconnect the affected wires with two heat-shrink crimps, free of charge. The safety recall began on September 25, 2012. Owners may contact Suzuki at 1-877-697-8985.

Exterior lighting

NHTSA recall 07V-452 · Sep 25, 2007 · 93,963 vehicles

On certain passenger vehicles, headlamp low beam or daytime running light (drl) function May be inoperative due to a melted splice pack on the wiring harness.

Remedy: Dealers will splice the power circuit wires for the low-beam headlamps and drl free of charge. The recall will be mailed in three phases, starting at the end of October 2007 and concluding by the end of January 2008;.

Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch

NHTSA recall 05V-022 · Jan 28, 2005 · 37,796 vehicles

On certain passenger vehicles, the brake light switch May become misadjusted if an upward/rearward force is applied to the brake pedal. If this should occur, the brake light switch will not function properly, causing the brake lights, including the high mounted stop lamp, to remain illuminated continuously without brake pedal…

Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake light switch free of charge. The recall began on March 16, 2005. Owners May contact Suzuki at 1-800-934-0934.

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Air bags › Frontal

NHTSA recall 03V-426 · Oct 29, 2003 · 7,797 vehicles

On certain passenger cars, the dual stage driver's air bag deploys in an improper sequence.

Remedy: Dealers will install an adapting wiring harness. Owner notification began on October 30, 2003, to verona vehicle owners. All forenza vehicles were repaired at the port of entry.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the Suzuki Forenza have?

NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the Suzuki Forenza across 5 model years.

How do I know if my Suzuki Forenza has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN decoder & recall check or on nhtsa.gov/recalls. Dealers fix recalls for free, even if you are not the original owner.

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.