Suzuki Vitara Recalls

The Suzuki Vitara has been recalled 4 times across the 1999 model years. The most recent recall, from October 15, 1999, covers the switch. Recall repairs are free at any authorized Suzuki dealer.

4recalls
0do not drive / park outside
1model years affected

What gets recalled

  • Lights
    125%
  • Equipment & accessories
    125%
  • Seat belts
    125%
  • Steering
    125%

1999 Suzuki Vitara recalls (4)

Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch

NHTSA recall 99V273002 · Oct 15, 1999 · 8,408 vehicles

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles have an inoperative brake lamp-actuating switch. If the brake lamp-actuating switch does not function properly when the brake pedal is depressed, the brake lights May be inoperative.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the stop lamp switch assembly.

Equipment › Electrical › Radio/tape deck/cd etc.

NHTSA recall 99V-154 · Jun 28, 1999 · 1,273 vehicles

Vehicle description: 2-door passenger vehicles. During port installation of rear stereo speakers, the vehicles wiring harness could have been pinched between the rear stereo speaker and speaker retaining plate.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the position/condition of the rear wiring harness and repair the wiring harness, if necessary.

Seat belts › Front › Anchorage

NHTSA recall 99V-155 · Jun 28, 1999 · 1,273 vehicles

Vehicle description: 2-door passenger vehicles. During port installation of rear stereo speakers, the front seat belt lower anchor bolts were removed to facilitate the rear speaker installation and May not have been torqued to specification after installation of the speakers.

Remedy: Dealers will retorque both of the front seat belt lower anchor bolts to specification.

Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar

NHTSA recall 98V324002 · Feb 9, 1999 · 38 vehicles

Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The coupling that connects the steering column shaft to the intermediate steering shaft is cracked. This could allow the steering shafts to separate.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the steering shaft coupling.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the Suzuki Vitara have?

NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the Suzuki Vitara across 1 model years.

How do I know if my Suzuki Vitara 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.