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2012 Suzuki Kizashi: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2012 Suzuki Kizashi, most recently filed May 2019. Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Caution Fewer than 50 complaints filed. With this few reports, patterns may not be meaningful.
Recalls 5campaigns 2 air bag · 2 fuel system · 1 power train Source: NHTSA Complaints 23filed Owner reports, 2010–2013 shown Source: NHTSA ODI Fuel economy 26mpg combined $2,512/yr at this week's prices Source: EPA · EIA Specs 2.4 L 4-cyl· CVT 6 engine and transmission configurations Source: NHTSA vPIC
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Recalls (5)

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2012 Suzuki Kizashi. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Listed for 2012 Suzuki Kizashi. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 19V343000 Filed May 2, 2019

Occupant Detection System may Misclassify

Air bags · frontal · passenger side · inflator module
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling 2010-2013 Kizashi vehicles. The front passenger seat Occupant Classification System (OCS) may misclassify an adult occupant as child and deactivate the front air bag.
Consequence
The deactivated front air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Suzuki will notify owners, and service providers will replace the front passenger seat cushion, which includes a new OCS mat assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed on October 29, 2021. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is C5.
25.5% repairedof 21,052 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2012 Suzuki Kizashi. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 19V187000 Filed Mar 7, 2019

Passenger Seat Occupant Detection System may Fail

Air bags · sensor · occupant classification
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Kizashi and 2006-2013 Grand Vitara vehicles. The front passenger leather seat may shrink due to high humidity and high temperature. As a result, the occupant classification system (OCS) sensor mat may not accurately detect if an adult or child is occupying the seat.
Consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment, an incorrect classification may result in the passenger frontal air bag deploying even if there is a child in the front passenger seat, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy
Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat bottom cushion, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on May 3, 2019. All second letters notifying owners of the remedy were mailed by April 10, 2020. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's numbers for this recall are 4011 and 4012.
18.3% repairedof 31,302 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Recall 18V769000 Filed Oct 31, 2018

Fuel Tank may Crack due to Vent Line Restriction

Fuel system, gasoline
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Suzuki Kizashi vehicles. Dust can enter the vent line that provides fresh air to the carbon canister, restricting its air flow and possibly creating excessive negative pressure in the fuel tank which may result in the fuel tank cracking.
Consequence
A cracked tank may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Suzuki has sent owners an initial notification to inform them of the recall. When parts are available, a second notice will be mailed and dealers will install a cover over the opening near the suction pipe inlet, and relocate the suction filter. The fuel cap and fuel tank will also be replaced with improved parts. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934.
26.6% repairedof 21,063 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Recall 14V811000 Filed Dec 22, 2014

Shift Selector Moved From Park

Power train · automatic transmission · gear position indication (prndl)
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 SX4 vehicles manufactured July 16, 2009, to November 1, 2012, and 2010-2013 Kizashi vehicles manufactured October 13, 2009, to October 31, 2012. The shift selector can be moved out of the "Park" position without depressing the brake pedal.
Consequence
If the shift selector is moved out of the "Park" position while the brake pedal is not depressed, the vehicle may unexpectedly roll, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shift selector assembly and inspect, and if necessary, replace the shift knob, free of charge. The recall began January 16, 2015. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-714-996-7040. Suzuki's number for this recall is VL.
57.2% repairedof 60,823 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2012 Suzuki Kizashi. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 14V464000 Filed Jul 30, 2014

Spider Webs Restricting Air Flow In Vent Line

Fuel system, gasoline
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Kizashi vehicles manufactured October 2009 through July 2012. In the affected vehicles, spiders may weave a web in the evaporative canister vent hose, blocking it and causing the fuel tank to have an excessive amount of negative pressure.
Consequence
Negative pressure could cause the fuel tank to crack resulting in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Suzuki is in the process of notifying owners, and dealers will replace the evaporative canister vent line on the affected vehicles with a vent line that has a filter on the end. If the canister vent line is found to be obstructed by a spider web, the fuel tank will also be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 12, 2014. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is VG.
60.5% repairedof 19,249 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (23)

23 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The air bags is mentioned most often.

1involved a crash
1involved a fire
1injuries reported
0deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2012 Suzuki Kizashi, by component (top 10). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 23.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2012 compares with other Kizashi years

Best and worst Kizashi years →
23 22 23 5
2010201120122013
This year (2012)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy: up to 26 mpg combined

26
mpg combined
23
city
31
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$2,600
CO₂ tailpipe
342 g/mi
EPA class
Compact Cars

What it costs you to run

$2,512per year
$209per month
577gallons a year

Miles ÷ 26 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.

EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.

Specs by configuration

2012 Suzuki Kizashi configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
2.4 L 4-cyl · CVTFront-Wheel Drive23 / 31 / 26$2,600342
2.4 L 4-cyl · CVTFront-Wheel Drive23 / 30 / 25$2,700356
2.4 L 4-cyl · CVTAll-Wheel Drive22 / 29 / 25$2,700356
2.4 L 4-cyl · CVTAll-Wheel Drive22 / 29 / 25$2,700356
2.4 L 4-cyl · 6-speed manualFront-Wheel Drive21 / 30 / 24$2,800370
2.4 L 4-cyl · 6-speed manualFront-Wheel Drive20 / 29 / 24$2,800370

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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Where to next

Which Kizashi years drew the fewest complaints?Best & worst years →2013 Suzuki Kizashi report5 complaints · 6 campaigns →2011 Suzuki Kizashi report22 complaints · 5 campaigns →Have a VIN? Decode itVIN decoder →

2012 Suzuki Kizashi FAQ

How many recalls does the 2012 Suzuki Kizashi have?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns: 19V343000 (air bag), 19V187000 (air bag), 18V769000 (fuel system), 14V811000 (power train), 14V464000 (fuel system). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 2012 Suzuki Kizashi problems?

Owners filed 23 complaints with NHTSA. Air bags (8), Power train (8), Fuel/propulsion system (4) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 2012 Suzuki Kizashi get?

EPA rates the 2.4 L 4-cyl · CVT version at 23 city, 31 highway and 26 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.

How does the 2012 Kizashi compare with other years?

Among the 2010–2013 Suzuki Kizashi model years at least five years old, the 2013 drew the fewest complaints (5) and the 2012 the most (23). The 2012 drew 23. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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