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Suzuki SX4Model year report

2013 Suzuki SX4 Problems

Complaints
15filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
36,000miles, 13 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
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 2013 Suzuki SX4 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 2013 Suzuki SX4. The part named most often is steering, with 4 complaints (27% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (4) and air bags (3). 13 of the complaints include a mileage, and 77% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 36,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 5 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. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 3 recall campaigns covering the control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) and 2 technical service bulletins 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.

Example complaints

Steering: “The manufacturer refuse to repair the recall on my vehicle unless I sign a waiver. I feel like my rights are being violated. This is the second recall on my car for the same issues.. If the manufacturer does not repair my car , I will speak with an attorney and file a lawsuit.”

NHTSA complaint #11289379, filed 2019-12, 44,000 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “Transmition-on 4/3/2017 monday - the vehicle would jump from 1500rpms to 4000rpms at 40 MPH. Also was losing gas mileage. I brought to dealer that I bought from and they said would have to charge me for a diagnostic test and changed my transmission fluid for a cost of $252.13. By wednesday it could barely run. I stopped at local auto repair shop, mechanic took it for a test drive- said it was the transmission and checked the fluid it was quart low. I brought it back to dealer the next day. They did all the tests Suzuki tech told them and have not found the problem. …”

NHTSA complaint #10978837, filed 2017-04, 55,111 miles

Air bags: “Dashboard airbag warning light comes on and stays on. Dealer reset it twice, still on, meaning airbag is not functional. Dealer wants to start repair by replacing wiring harness in seat, then the airbag module, if that doesn't work. Claims vehicle is out of warranty for this work. I believe it is a safety issue that shoudl be addressed by manufacturer. Please advise. Thanks,”

NHTSA complaint #10861992, filed 2016-04, 38,549 miles

Engine: “The contact owns a 2013 Suzuki SX4. The contact stated that while driving up a hill, the vehicle hesitated and stalled without warning. The contact mentioned that smoke started to emit from the engine compartment and the tail pipe. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10622372, filed 2014-08, 35,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

77% of the 13 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 33,000 and 44,000 miles.

0%0–1015%10–2562%25–508%50–7515%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (13 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 36,000 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.

20142015420162017201820192020
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 2013 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 · hatchback FWD★★★★☆4 / 3334 · 13.3% risk
SX4 · sedan FWD★★★★☆4 / 3334 · 13.3% risk

Neighbouring years: 2012: 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 2013 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 2013 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 2013 Suzuki SX4 have?

NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 2013 Suzuki SX4 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2013 Suzuki SX4 is reported most often?

Steering is named most often, in 4 complaints (27% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 4.

Has the 2013 Suzuki SX4 been recalled?

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

How did the 2013 Suzuki SX4 do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2013 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 2013 Suzuki SX4 get?

The EPA rates the 2013 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 2013 Suzuki SX4 reported?

Among the 13 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 36,000 miles and the middle half falls between 33,000 and 44,000 miles; 77% 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.