Recalls (3)
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2009 Suzuki SX4. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor mat
- Summary
- Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 Grand Vitara and 2007-2011 SX4 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, over time, the OCS sensor mat installed in the front passenger seat may fail due to repeated flexing of the mat from use of the seat. As a result, during a crash necessitating deployment, the air bag will deploy regardless of whether the front seat occupant is an adult or a child.
- Consequence
- Air bag deployment with a child in the front passenger side seat increases the risk of injury to that child.
- Remedy
- Suzuki will notify owners and dealers will replace the front passenger seat cushion assembly (which includes the OCS sensor mat) free of charge. Sufficient quantities of parts are not currently available to fix all of the affected vehicles. Owners will be notified of the recall in October 2013 and will receive a second notification when parts are available to have their vehicle repaired. The recall began on May 23, 2014. Owners may contact Suzuki at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's recall campaign number is VD.
OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRRORS
- Summary
- SUZUKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 SX4 HATCHBACK AND MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 SX4 HATCHBACK AND SEDAN PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE THREE SCREWS THAT SECURE EACH OF THE OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRRORS TO THE MIRROR BASE CAN COME LOOSE DUE TO VIBRATION.
- Consequence
- IF A REAR VIEW MIRROR FALLS OFF THE VEHICLE THE DRIVER WILL HAVE REDUCED VISIBILITY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BASE SCREWS ON BOTH OUTER REAR VIEW MIRRORS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 5, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-887-697-8985 OR VISIT SUZUKI'S WEBSITE AT HTTP://WWW.SUZUKIAUTO.COM.
AUTOMOTIVE GPS PRODUCTS/OVERHEATS
- Summary
- SUZUKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 SX4, 2010 GRAND VITARA, AND 2009 THROUGH 2010 EQUATOR VEHICLES THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH A GARMIN NUVI MODEL 750, 760, AND 765 NAVIGATION SYSTEM. THE BATTERIES CONTAINED IN THE AFFECTED GPS UNITS CAN OVERHEAT.
- Consequence
- OVERHEATED BATTERIES COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
- Remedy
- SUZUKI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY GARMIN TECHNICIANS BY REPLACING THE BATTERY AND INSERTING A SPACER ON TOP OF THE BATTERY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GARMIN DIRECTLY AT 1-866-957-1981 OR SUZUKI AT 1-887-697-8985. OWNERS MAY ALSO VISIT GARMIN'S WEBSITE AT WWW.GARMIN.COM/NUVIBATTERYPCBRECALL.
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Owner complaints (48)
48 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The air bags is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 48 |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 29 | 60.4% |
| Steering | 5 | 10.4% |
| Electrical system | 4 | 8.3% |
| Engine | 4 | 8.3% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | 8.3% |
| Seats | 4 | 8.3% |
| Power train | 3 | 6.3% |
| Seat belts | 3 | 6.3% |
| Service brakes | 3 | 6.3% |
| Tires | 2 | 4.2% |
How 2009 compares with other SX4 years
Best and worst SX4 years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 73 | 2 |
| 2008 | 101 | 3 |
| 2009 | 48 | 3 |
| 2010 | 21 | 5 |
| 2011 | 13 | 3 |
| 2012 | 40 | 3 |
| 2013 | 15 | 5 |
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
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $2,600
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 342 g/mi
- EPA class
- Compact Cars
What it costs you to run
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
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 23 / 31 / 26 | $2,600 | 342 |
| 2 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 / 30 / 25 | $2,700 | 356 |
| 2 L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 / 30 / 25 | $2,700 | 356 |
| 2 L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 / 30 / 25 | $2,700 | 356 |
| 2 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 / 29 / 24 | $2,800 | 370 |
| 2 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 / 29 / 24 | $2,800 | 370 |
| 2 L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 21 / 28 / 24 | $2,800 | 370 |
| 2 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 21 / 28 / 23 | $2,900 | 386 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
Looking at a 2009 SX4 for sale?
Print a one-page buyer's checklist: each recall campaign with a box to tick when the seller shows proof of repair, the top complaint areas to inspect, crash stars, MPG, and a link back to this page.
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2009 Suzuki SX4 FAQ
How many recalls does the 2009 Suzuki SX4 have?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns: 13V405000 (air bag), 10V513000 (visibility), 10V392000 (electrical). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2009 Suzuki SX4 problems?
Owners filed 48 complaints with NHTSA. Air bags (29), Steering (5), Electrical system (4) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2009 Suzuki SX4 get?
EPA rates the 2 L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic version at 23 city, 31 highway and 26 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
How does the 2009 SX4 compare with other years?
Among the 2000–2013 Suzuki SX4 model years at least five years old, the 2000 drew the fewest complaints (1) and the 2008 the most (101). The 2009 drew 48. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
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.