Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (front, side and curtain air bags, sensors and inflators).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2007 Suzuki SX4 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
OK where do I begin, I have had this car for 5 yrs., and it is a piece of crap. The air conditioner leaks water inside the car, I had it blown out and it didn't help, the power steering pump leaks, I don't have any power steering, the air bag light stays on. I paid 15,000 for this car, I feel its a lemon, but can't prove it, cause I don't have receipts from the last 12months. Does anybody else have these problems. I'm just sick of it, I know I got ripped off. What can I do about it, I will never buy another Suzuki.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Suzuki SX4. The contact stated that after crashing into a deer, the passenger air bag warning lamp illuminated and the air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the passenger seat air bag sensor was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 40,000 and current mileage was 60,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Suzuki SX4. When the vehicle was started, the air bag indicator illuminated and remained lit. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where a diagnostic test located failure code: dtcb1312. The mechanic stated that the front passenger seat needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not called. The failure mileage was approximately 76,000.
I bought a 2007 Suzuki SX4 new. At about 55000 miles, the driver's side airbag light came on. I did a quick, or so I thought, scan from a snap on obd2 scanner, just to find out, that the dealer is the only one who can scan these cars. So I looked on the internet for a solution, to find out that there are alot of people with the same problems. I called the dealer to ask about the situation, seeing as how virginia has state inspections, and the light can not flash or stay on, and was told that I could bring it in at a "starting cost of $80" for a scan to find out the problem. "it will only be a couple hundred dollars if anything slid under the seat and caused the wires to come out of the connector.", is the next thing I was told. After that, seeing as how I looked on line, I asked about the seat cushion issues that I have read so much about, and was told, " that would be expensive". …
I am the owner of Suzuki SX4, VIN number: [redacted], mileage 22713 miles. I got an airbag light (both, the driver and the passenger sides) on the instrument cluster two weeks ago. Because Suzuki closed most of its dealerships in north florida I drove 150 miles (each way) to the dealership in tampa (crown Suzuki). The dealer has looked at it and the code said that the airbag system was getting invalid input from the passenger seat sensor (b1312). The dealer stated that he couldn't reprogram the sensor instead they have to replace the entire seat airbag sensor mat, which cost 1584.92$ (not including labor). Also, dealer stated that almost every single one Suzuki SX4 sooner or later has this problem. After conducting an internet research (including multiple Suzuki forums and complains to NHTSA) I was shocked to find out how common this problem is. …
Upon start-up the air bag indicator light and the passenger seat belt light are on persistently. This is whether or not someone is seated in the passenger seat. According to an on-line query, we found multiple entries (complaints) of other customers experiencing the same problem for 2007, 2008 and 2009 models. The culprit is a faulty sensor in the seat cushion. Thus far Suzuki has not addressed this issue, nor do they feel it is a safety concern. From what the dealership service manager indicated (and as stated on complaints we found) with the car in the current condition, our air bags will not deploy in the event of an accident. The dealership stated the estimate for repair of the seat cushion and seat belt assembly is $1700.00. The dealership compared this repair to that of say an engine or transmission going out. They (both the dealership personnel and Suzuki corp. …
Vehicle purchased new on 10/30/2007, and serviced regularly at local dealer. Initial reports of "passenger air bag" light ignored repeatedly by dealer. On 3/23/2008 while vehicle was moving it was backed into by a Toyota camry. The camry had minimal damage, but the Suzuki sustained more than $4700 in damage. Numerous calls to police ensue and finally after 2 hours, a florida hwy. Patrol officer responds. He refused to make/take a report as his shift is about to end. He had a very demeaning attitude and was quite agitated. While injuries were sustained, no one knew the extent of them at the time of the incident. None of the 7 airbags deployed and the airbag light never came on. The car itself was severely damaged and almost tipped completely over onto its roof. …
Bought car brand new in 2007,had no problems with it except rear wheel bearing. At about 102,000 miles I had an air bag light come on for driver side,to costly to get repaired. Then at about 160,000 miles my front passenger air bag light came on. Recently I had received notification for recall for air bag problem. Called many dealerships tristate to my area,and they all told me there are no parts available.the state of west virginia is now enforcing inspection codes,and I cannot get my car inspected. I called number on recall card,and it seems that they are reading from a cue card and offered no help at all.I was forced to buy another car,which cannot really afford at this time,dealer offered me $500 for my Suzuki,which to me was an insult.he explained that it was due to airbag situation,and they would have to send car to auction,believing they would not get much for car. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Suzuki SX4. The contact stated that the air bag sensor illuminated on the instrument panel while driving 50 MPH. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the dealer stated that air bag control module sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 61,000 and the current mileage was 62,200. The consumer was informed the rear axle was leaking oil. The air bag and seat belt light illuminated while driving. The dealer informed the consumer the seat sensor failed and it would cost $1300 to replace the passenger side seat bottom unit. The rear differential was leaking. The catalytic converter had to be replaced for the second time, due to premature failure. Updated 05/23/12
I spoke with the Suzuki recall resolution team ([phone]) concerning their recall notice due to problems with the front passenger sensing system sensor mat built into the front passenger seat bottom cushion. The nearest approved location for this repair is 91 miles from my home in reno, at people's folsom lake Suzuki, folson ca 95630. I requested that the repair be made in the reno area or that I be reimbursed for mileage (irs rate $0.575/mile) and time (estimated at 6 hours at my billable rate.) I was told that I would have to pay for the work to have it done in reno and that they would not reimburse me for mileage and time. They said they would keep my information on file and notify me if they decided to have the repair done in a location closer to reno.
Related recalls
Air bags
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.
Remedy: Suzuki will notify owners and dealers will replace the front passenger seat cushion assembly (which includes the OCS sensor mat) free of charge.
NHTSA investigations
Occupant Classification System Failure
Suzuki Motor of America is conducting a safety recall to remedy the occupant classification system's (OCS) sensor mats in approximately 193,936 model year 2006-2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara and 2007-2011 Suzuki SX4 vehicles (see NHTSA recall 13V-405 for more details).The sensor mat installed in the front passenger seat can develop an electrical circuit disconnection as a result of repeated flexing of the seat from use of…
Airbag complaints in other SX4 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are airbag problems on the 2007 Suzuki SX4?
NHTSA has 56 complaints about the air bags of the 2007 Suzuki SX4, 77% of the model year's 73 complaints. The component named most often is frontal › sensor/control module (7 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2007 Suzuki SX4 airbag problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 13V-405 (air bags, Sep 6, 2013). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2007 Suzuki SX4 airbag problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 55,000 miles, and 23% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 2 crashes, 1 fire and 2 injuries to air bags problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
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.