Vehicle recall R/2016/106

Suzuki Swift recall: Braking efficiency may be reduced

DVSA recall R/2016/106 names the Suzuki Swift. It was launched 20 June 2016. It covers vehicles built 1 September 2014 to 22 December 2015.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2016/106
Launched: 20 June 2016
Issued by: SUZUKI
Manufacturer reference: 4W-TS-0516-034
Vehicles: 8,045 across the lines below

What can go wrong

The rear calipers may not have been manufacturer to design specifications. as a result the seals may allow brake fluid to leak. This may affect brake efficiency but the brake fluid level warning light will illuminate before the reservoir is depleted.

The fix

On affected vehicles replace rear calipers

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Suzuki Swift	1 September 2014 to 22 December 2015	8,045

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Other recalls for these models

R/2016/041 Rear axle may fail 8 March 2016, Suzuki SX4, Suzuki Swift, Suzuki Vitara
R/2014/105 Engine failure may occur 30 October 2014, Suzuki Splash, Suzuki Swift
R/2018/071 Battery may fail to charge which could cause engine to stall and lights to fade 13 March 2018, Suzuki Swift, Suzuki Baleno, Suzuki Ignis
R/2018/078 Integrated starter generator belt belt may fail 26 March 2018, Suzuki Ignis, Suzuki Baleno, Suzuki Swift
R/2014/045 Brake fluid may leak 24 April 2014, Suzuki Swift
R/2019/186 Unintended activation of the side air bag curtain air bag and seat pre tensioner may occur when rear door is slammed shut. 12 June 2019, Suzuki Swift

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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.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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