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Suzuki SX4Model year report

2012 Suzuki SX4 Problems

Compared with other Suzuki SX4 years

Fewer complaints than typical for this model

17/100 0.5× a typical year · 50 = typical

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
40filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
54,324miles, 22 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns 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
4 / 5stars overall, 3 rated versions
EPA fuel economy
26 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl FWD · 23 city / 32 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2012 Suzuki SX4 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 40 consumer complaints for the 2012 Suzuki SX4. The part named most often is steering, with 16 complaints (40% of the total), followed by air bags (14) and transmission and drivetrain (5). 22 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 54,324 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 4 technical service bulletins for this model year. Steering complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the pump filed under the same part. Compared with the other 2 Suzuki SX4 model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 17 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (fewer complaints than typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

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: Body and structure (1), Tires (1).

Example complaints

Steering: “Campaign number 18v804000, Suzuki has no plan to correct power steering issue. I had it fixed myself and sent Suzuki a copy of the bill requesting repayment, denied because of a used part installed. I spoke with Suzuki headquarters and the car dealership I bought the car from new, they were no help.”

NHTSA complaint #11210249, filed 2019-05, 75,000 miles

Air bags: “Takata recall I was in an accident where I rear ended a car that was stopped at a light on a city street, speed limit 25-35, going uphill. Upon impact airbags did not deploy. The front of my car was severely crushed having gone under the SUV. Spare tire on SUV saved my life. I believe that the airbags shoud have deployed.”

NHTSA complaint #10904649, filed 2016-09, 31,000 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “I had my car repaired in a recall in jan 2015 (its code is vl). After about one month I found sometimes it was difficult to move the stick out of park. It was a random issue so I didn't take it serious at that time. Recently the issue happens more frequently. I called Suzuki customer service on march 28, 2016 and they told me to have the car diagnosed at a local authorized dealer. I went to the dealer on the same day. The dealer told me the part that was replaced in the recall in jan 2015 needs to be replaced again, but it already passed the warranty which is one year. …”

NHTSA complaint #10852078, filed 2016-03

Seats: “The sun melted my seat and shifter area here in florida. I in form Suzuki corp. But they refuse to reply to the issue even after submitting photos and going to the dealership . I am also very concern about fire starting in the car as the sun melted the inside could as well start a fire. The car is under warranty and Suzuki refuse is to reply.”

NHTSA complaint #10533976, filed 2013-08, 33,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

50% of the 22 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 35,000 and 88,120 miles.

9%0–100%10–2541%25–505%50–7523%75–10014%100–1509%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (22 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 54,324 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 SX4. 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
SX4 · hatchback AWD★★★★☆4 / 3334 · 13.3% risk
SX4 · sedan FWD★★★★☆4 / 3334 · 13.3% risk
SX4 · hatchback FWD★★★★☆4 / 3334 · 13.3% risk

Neighbouring years: 2013: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

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

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2012 Suzuki SX4 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
SX4 FWD2.0L 4-cyl6-speed manual223025$2,700
SX4 FWD2.0L 4-cylCVT232925$2,700
SX4 AWD2.0L 4-cyl6-speed manual222925$2,700
SX4 AWD2.0L 4-cylCVT232925$2,700
SX4 Sedan FWD2.0L 4-cylCVT253128$2,400
SX4 Sedan FWD2.0L 4-cyl6-speed manual233226$2,600
SX4 Sport FWD2.0L 4-cyl6-speed manual233126$2,600
SX4 Sport FWD2.0L 4-cylCVT232925$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 SX4 → · 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. 4 on record; the latest 4 are shown.

Other model years of the Suzuki SX4

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20131536,0005426—Falling
20124054,324342617 · FewerFalling
20111345,7503—26—Not enough data
20102130,0005—26—Falling
20094839,1013—2553 · TypicalFalling
200810150,0003—2550 · TypicalFalling
20077354,0002—25Not compared (before 2008)Falling

All Suzuki SX4 model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2012 Suzuki SX4 have?

NHTSA recorded 40 consumer complaints for the 2012 Suzuki SX4 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2012 Suzuki SX4 is reported most often?

Steering is named most often, in 16 complaints (40% of the total), followed by air bags with 14.

Has the 2012 Suzuki SX4 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2012 Suzuki SX4 do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2012 Suzuki SX4 4 out of 5 stars overall, across 3 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2012 Suzuki SX4 get?

The EPA rates the 2012 Suzuki SX4 (SX4 Sedan, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 26 mpg combined, 23 city and 32 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,600 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2012 Suzuki SX4 reported?

Among the 22 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 54,324 miles and the middle half falls between 35,000 and 88,120 miles; 50% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 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.