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Suzuki KizashiModel year report

2011 Suzuki Kizashi Problems

Complaints
22filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
68,500miles, 16 complaints with mileage
Recalls
5campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
25 mpgcombined, 2.4L 4-cyl FWD · 23 city / 30 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2011 Suzuki Kizashi (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 22 consumer complaints for the 2011 Suzuki Kizashi. The part named most often is exterior lighting, with 9 complaints (41% of the total), followed by electrical system (5) and air bags (3). 16 of the complaints include a mileage, and 44% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 68,500 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns and 3 technical service bulletins for this model year.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Tires (1).

Example complaints

Exterior lighting: “My headlights have gone out either one or sometimes both. Either low beam or day lights. All dealership does is replace the bulb but not fix the problem. This has happened more than a handful of times since 2012. This is frustrating and I hate this car. It sounds to me like an electrical issue but they can't find anything wrong with it.”

NHTSA complaint #10577737, filed 2014-04, 30,000 miles

Electrical system: “Six months ago, I had to replace my drivers side lowbeam headlight bulb. It appears to be out again. This seems to be an unusually short amount of time to have a headlight go out.”

NHTSA complaint #11171785, filed 2019-01, 74,500 miles

Air bags: “My husband was driving on a city street in my car and was in an accident. He was t-boned on the driver side and the air bags did not deploy. He was in the intersection going around 30 MPH, I am not sure how fast the other vehicle was going. This accident happened august 12, 2016 at 9:30 pm.”

NHTSA complaint #10898117, filed 2016-08, 76,000 miles

Fuel system: “My Kizashi went into dealership for recall notice NHTSA campaign number: 14v464000 , the evap canister air vent line was clogged, so they replaced. As per recall notice the gas tank was also supposed to be replaced, and dealership decided it was not necessary !!!!”

NHTSA complaint #10638203, filed 2014-09, 93,557 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

44% of the 16 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 30,000 and 76,000 miles.

6%0–106%10–2531%25–5025%50–7525%75–1006%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (16 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 68,500 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

201220132014201520165201920202021
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2011 Suzuki Kizashi. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Kizashi · sedan AWDnot rated———4 · 10.9% risk
Kizashi · sedan FWDnot rated———4 · 10.9% risk

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2011 Suzuki Kizashi version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Kizashi FWD2.4L 4-cylCVT233025$2,700
Kizashi FWD2.4L 4-cyl6-speed manual202924$2,800
Kizashi AWD2.4L 4-cylCVT222925$2,700
Kizashi S FWD2.4L 4-cylCVT233126$2,600
Kizashi S FWD2.4L 4-cyl6-speed manual213024$2,800
Kizashi S AWD2.4L 4-cylCVT222925$2,700

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2011 Suzuki Kizashi → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 3 on record; the latest 3 are shown.

Other model years of the Suzuki Kizashi

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2013580,0006—24—Not enough data
20122380,0005—25—Falling
20112268,5005—25—Falling
20102360,0006—26—Falling

All Suzuki Kizashi model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2011 Suzuki Kizashi have?

NHTSA recorded 22 consumer complaints for the 2011 Suzuki Kizashi as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2011 Suzuki Kizashi is reported most often?

Exterior lighting is named most often, in 9 complaints (41% of the total), followed by electrical system with 5.

Has the 2011 Suzuki Kizashi been recalled?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2011 Suzuki Kizashi get?

The EPA rates the 2011 Suzuki Kizashi (Kizashi, 2.4L 4-cyl) at 25 mpg combined, 23 city and 30 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,700 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2011 Suzuki Kizashi reported?

Among the 16 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 68,500 miles and the middle half falls between 30,000 and 76,000 miles; 44% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.