CarRecallWatchThe 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (7 reports).
2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara recalls
Passenger Airbag May Fail to Turn Off for a Child
The front passenger seat leather can shrink in high heat and humidity, which can disrupt the occupant classification sensor mat.
Manual Transmission Shift Shaft May Break, Preventing Gear Changes
The gear shift rear shaft on certain manual-transmission vehicles may break.
Most common 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara problems
Problem areas named in the 13 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 7 |
| Seats | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
What owners report
The airbag system defect light went on and stayed on. The diagnosis from an authorized former Suzuki dealer (Lincoln of Wayne, Wayne, New Jersey), charging approximately $270 for the diagnosis, was that the occupant sensing pad including the bottom seat on the passenger side had failed. This particular part had already been replaced under an NHTSA-related safety recall campaign approximately three years ago. The replaced part had not previously actually failed, but now the replacement part has failed. Contacting Suzuki headquarters in California, I found that they were saying the replacement part needed is not in stock and if it were in stock, they would be charging approximately $2700 f
TAKATA RECALL. MY SUZUKI GRAND VITARA 2012 HAS THE AIRBAG LIGHT ON FOR ABOUT 3 MONTHS. I CALL FOR TWO TIMES TO THE DEALER THAT SUZUKI FACTORY DELEGATE THE SERVICES, BUT THEY TELL ME THAT MY VEHICLE VIN NUMBER IS NOT IN THE LIST. I USE THAT CAR TO TAKE MY WIFE TO HER QUIMIOS AND I AND AFRAID THAT SHE IS HURT WITH THE MALFUNCTION OF THE AIRBAG.
SEATBELT LIGHT STAYS ON ALL THE TIME.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOOSE WHEN TURNED IN EITHER DIRECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC OR DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED LATER AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. *TT THE CONSUMER STATED CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER ABOUT 02/02/2018 & 02/03/2018 IN REFERENCE TO THE DEFECT. *TR
TROUBLE CODE B1312 OCM SENSOR MAT FAULT. AIR BAG AND PASSENGER SEAT BELT INDICATOR LIGHT ARE ON ALL THE TIME.
2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara questions
Does the 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara: Passenger Airbag May Fail to Turn Off for a Child; Manual Transmission Shift Shaft May Break, Preventing Gear Changes. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara?
Based on 13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (7), Seats (2), Fuel System, Gasoline (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.