Vehicle recall R/2018/078

Suzuki Ignis and others recall: Integrated starter generator belt belt may fail

DVSA recall R/2018/078 names the Suzuki Ignis, Suzuki Baleno and Suzuki Swift. It was launched 26 March 2018. It covers vehicles built 10 February 2016 to 13 March 2017.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2018/078
Launched: 26 March 2018
Issued by: SUZUKI
Manufacturer reference: R18/03
Vehicles: 2,247 across the whole recall

What can go wrong

Due to a lack of strength in the Integrated Starter Generator (ISG) Belt may break during usage. If this happens the water pump will become inoperative and the charging light will illuminate. The coolant temperature warning light will also light due to an increase in coolant temperature. In the most serious case the engine may stall and not restart.

The fix

On affected vehicles replace the ISG belt.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA gives one vehicle number for the whole recall: 2,247.
Model	Built
Suzuki Baleno	10 February 2016 to 12 January 2017
Suzuki Ignis	17 September 2016 to 9 February 2017
Suzuki Swift	3 February 2017 to 13 March 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/2018/071 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/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.

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