Vehicle recall R/2018/071

Suzuki Swift and others recall: Battery may fail to charge which could cause engine to stall and lights to fade

DVSA recall R/2018/071 names the Suzuki Swift, Suzuki Baleno and Suzuki Ignis. It was launched 13 March 2018. It covers vehicles built 2 February 2016 to 22 November 2017.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2018/071
Launched: 13 March 2018
Issued by: SUZUKI
Manufacturer reference: R18/02
Vehicles: 6,313 across the whole recall

What can go wrong

Due to incorrect software in the Engine Control Module (ECM) the ENG A-STOP (Engine Auto Stop Start System) OFF light may blink & the ENG A-STOP system may become inoperative. If the car is driven continuously in this condition the lead-acid battery will not be charged. In the most serious case there is a possibility that the lights will dim and the engine may stall and not restart due to low battery voltage.

The fix

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and reprogramme the ECM with corrected software.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA gives one vehicle number for the whole recall: 6,313.
Model	Built
Suzuki Baleno	2 February 2016 to 22 November 2017
Suzuki Ignis	3 August 2016 to 31 August 2017
Suzuki Swift	7 January 2017 to 1 November 2017
Suzuki Swift	24 February 2017 to 1 November 2017

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/2018/078 Integrated starter generator belt belt may fail 26 March 2018, Suzuki Ignis, Suzuki Baleno, 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
R/2016/106 Braking efficiency may be reduced 20 June 2016, Suzuki Swift
R/2016/041 Rear axle may fail 8 March 2016, Suzuki SX4, Suzuki Swift, Suzuki Vitara
R/2015/094 Fire may occur 19 June 2015, Suzuki Ignis
R/2021/135 The breather pipe may not be properly welded to the fuel tank 13 May 2021, Suzuki Ignis

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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. On this page we also replaced a word that reads as a rating or an endorsement with a plain one. 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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