Vehicle recall R/2014/016

Suzuki SX4 recall: Engine may seize

DVSA recall R/2014/016 names the Suzuki SX4. It was launched 12 February 2014. It covers vehicles built 26 March 2013 to 14 January 2014.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2014/016
Launched: 12 February 2014
Issued by: SUZUKI
Manufacturer reference: R14/01
Vehicles: DVSA lists 471 on each model line

What can go wrong

Rear differential oild level may not be correct due to issue with filling procedure during production. This shortfall in filling could be approx 50% of the required amount. If oil level in rear differential is low the differential could become noisey and eventually seize.

The fix

Recall affected vehicles and check oil level. If the level is low the advice is for the dealer to contact head office. This is a new model and a large percentage are still in manufacturer/dealer control.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA lists the same vehicle number on each line: 471. It may be a figure per line or for the whole recall.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Suzuki SX4	26 March 2013 to 14 May 2013	471
Suzuki SX4	1 August 2013 to 14 January 2014	471

Is a specific car affected? A recall lists models and build dates, not individual vehicles, so these pages cannot tell you whether one car is included. Enter the registration on the DVSA vehicle recall checker on GOV.UK, or give the vehicle identification number (VIN) to the manufacturer or one of its dealers. Buying used? Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done.

Other recalls for these models

R/2014/185 Fuel tank may become loose 16 February 2015, Suzuki SX4
R/2016/041 Rear axle may fail 8 March 2016, Suzuki SX4, Suzuki Swift, Suzuki Vitara
R/2016/095 Front airbags may not deploy correctly 9 May 2016, Suzuki SX4
R/2007/048 Parking brake cable may detach 20 April 2007, Suzuki SX4
R/2021/059 Vehicle emission outputs may not be correct 26 February 2021, Suzuki Vitara, Suzuki SX4
R/2022/267 Some vehicles have an inappropriate design and material on check valve of vacuum pump 1 December 2022, Suzuki SX4, Suzuki Swift, Suzuki Baleno and others

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

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