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Suzuki KizashiModel year report

2012 Suzuki Kizashi Problems

Complaints
23filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
80,000miles, 12 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 2012 Suzuki Kizashi (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 23 consumer complaints for the 2012 Suzuki Kizashi. The part named most often is air bags, with 8 complaints (35% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (8) and fuel system (4). 12 of the complaints include a mileage, and 33% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 80,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns and 3 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the inflator module filed under the same part. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the gear position indication (prndl) and 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.

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: Electronic stability control (1), Exterior lighting (1), Other or unknown (1), Seat belts (1), Body and structure (1).

Example complaints

Air bags: “I was driving my 2012 when suddenly the airbag light came on. The codes that came up are b1084, b1312, and b1015. The codes were cleared but the b1312 stayed on. The problem is that the passenger seat belt light is staying on with or without a passenger, and buckled or not. The air bag b1312 says that the issue is something in the passenger seat sensor mat performance. This car is clean and has never had any accidents whatsoever. The light just suddenly came on one day. I read that there were other airbag recalls to the 2012 Suzuki Kizashi, but mine supposedly is not included. …”

NHTSA complaint #11388952, filed 2021-01, 82,000 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “When accelerating onto the on-ramp of the highway, the car began to reduce in speed, and make a high pitched whining noise while the rpms increased, but the speed of the car continued to slow until it stopped. The check engine light came on, and I took it to my mechanic, who told me that the the transmission control module had failed. The mechanic was unable to fix it, and when trying to drive it home, the car continued to reduce in speed, and had to be towed back to my home.”

NHTSA complaint #11140846, filed 2018-10, 120,000 miles

Fuel system: “There is/are recalls on this vehicle regarding the fuel tank and vacuum lines on the fuel filler neck assembly, which causes check engine warnings that indicate evap emissions readouts, leaks during refills, interior gas fumes, and potential explosions. This car is currently leaking fuel during refills (and only during refills), has frequent interior gas fumes, and is also having check engine light evap emissions readouts. On 09/12/22 I contacted Suzuki Motor USA regarding the issue because I had learned of the recalls specific to these issues. …”

NHTSA complaint #11486392, filed 2022-09

Steering: “My car has a defect in the suspension with is causing unresolved issues with the alignment. I purchased my car in 01/2012 two months later I discovered my alignment was off. The dealer did not have an alignment machine so I was told by Suzuki corp USA I could take it to a professional and have it aligned. The pulling went from one side to the other. Finally I decided to take to a dealer over and hour away who also did not have a front end machine. I dropped it off because they had to use a sister dealer who had a front end machine. …”

NHTSA complaint #10499341, filed 2013-02, 5,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

33% of the 12 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 30,241 and 83,000 miles.

25%0–100%10–258%25–508%50–7542%75–10017%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (12 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 80,000 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.

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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 2012 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 2012 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 2012 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 2012 Suzuki Kizashi have?

NHTSA recorded 23 consumer complaints for the 2012 Suzuki Kizashi as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2012 Suzuki Kizashi is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 8 complaints (35% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 8.

Has the 2012 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 2012 Suzuki Kizashi get?

The EPA rates the 2012 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 2012 Suzuki Kizashi reported?

Among the 12 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 80,000 miles and the middle half falls between 30,241 and 83,000 miles; 33% 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.