2011 Suzuki SX4 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 23%of 13 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 38,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the air bags of the 2011 Suzuki SX4, 23% of the 13 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2011 Suzuki SX4. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag warning light remained illuminated although the passenger seat was occupied. The vehicle was repaired according to NHTSA campaign number: 13v405000 (air bags); however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 16,000. Updated 12/2/14 the consumer stated the failure was passed its warranty therefore the cost for repair would not be covered. Updated 05/7/2015”
NHTSA complaint #10650864, filed 2014-10, 16,000 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Suzuki SX4. While proceeding through traffic at approximately 15 MPH, the contact had to make a sudden stop to avoid entering the intersection on the red light. A driver entering the intersection failed to stop and crashed into the front passenger side of the contact's vehicle. The passenger and driver side frontal air bags failed to deploy. The passenger and contact suffered back injuries, which required medical attention. A police report was filed. In addition, the contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 13v405000 (air bags) in may of 2014. …”
NHTSA complaint #10661176, filed 2014-11, 60,000 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Suzuki SX4. While operating the vehicle, the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 13v405000 (air bags); however, upon inspection by the dealer, the vehicle was diagnosed with a failure on the driver side air bag that caused the warning light to illuminate. The contact was informed that the air bag was previously repaired on the passenger side. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #10681597, filed 2015-02Related recalls
- 13V405000Sep 6, 2013Suzuki 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…Covers: Suzuki SX4 2007–2011, Grand Vitara 2006–2011
Related service bulletins
- 10044041Jul 25, 2012Suzuki: see document search button for owner letter. Warranty extension for 'air bag' warning light illumination. *js updated 7/25/12.
- 10044321Jun 12, 2012Suzuki: due to repeated flexing, the front passenger sensing system circuit located within seat bottom cushion assembly, have an electric disconnection. *pe updated 04/10/2013
- 10044319May 13, 2012Suzuki: on certain vehicles, within the front passenger seat bottom cushion, the sensing sensor mat, an electric circuit disconnection may have developed, due to repeated flexing.
Air bags: other model years
Other parts of the 2011 Suzuki SX4
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Suzuki SX4
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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