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2012 Suzuki SX4 Air bags Problems

Complaints
14about this part
Share
35%of 40 total for the year
Median mileage
41,824miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the air bags of the 2012 Suzuki SX4, 35% of the 40 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 41,824 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

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.

“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

“At 48648 miles the driver side and passenger side airbag light came on indicating an issue. I contacted Suzuki in california and they in turn informed me that I would need to pay to get this fixed. The cost can be up to $3000 being there is no recall and no warranty after 36000 miles. I have a issue with that issue seeing the fact that there was a recall for years 2007 - 2011 for the exact same issue. I would like to ask that we include all years from 2007 - 2014 because it is the same issue as the year 2007 - 2011.”

NHTSA complaint #10689842, filed 2015-02, 48,648 miles

“I was driving from pa to md for vacation. Suddenly the airbag light came on in my dash panel. The light has stayed on to this day. I have contacted Suzuki and because it is past warranty on that part of the car, they will not even look at why. I would have to pay someone almost $100 to have it looked at, not repaired! I don't think that I should have to do this since they have a history of having issues with their airbags! I want them to look at it - no charge - and repair the issue! It has to be fixed before january 2016 or my car will not pass annual inspection.”

NHTSA complaint #10776624, filed 2015-09, 35,000 miles

“The mat that you sit on that turn on the safety air bags failed contacted Suzuki there is a recall but refuse to fix mine.. Four of my friends own same car and they received there recall from Suzuki on there SX4 this is a major safety issue which could cause injury or death”

NHTSA complaint #10927171, filed 2016-11, 120,000 miles

“Tl-the contact owns a 2012 Suzuki SX4. The contact stated that air bag warning light remained illuminated. The dealer diagnosed that the cushion in the front passenger's seat. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000. Ne”

NHTSA complaint #10651796, filed 2014-11, 35,000 miles

Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2013320%
20121435%
2011323%
2010733%
20092960%
20087473%
20075677%

Other parts of the 2012 Suzuki SX4

Steering
16 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
5 complaints
Seats
3 complaints
Engine
2 complaints
Vehicle speed control
2 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2012 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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