Vehicle recall R/2020/042

Suzuki Grand Vitara recall: In the event of deployment the air bag may not inflate properly

DVSA recall R/2020/042 names the Suzuki Grand Vitara. It was launched 14 March 2020. It covers vehicles built 15 January 1998 to 31 May 1999.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2020/042
Launched: 14 March 2020
Issued by: SUZUKI
Manufacturer reference: R20/02
Vehicles: 4,340 across the whole recall

What can go wrong

The absorption of moisture into the driver’s airbag propellant could lead to slow deployment or inflator rupture.

The fix

Replace the airbag inflator or the airbag assembly. Suzuki is still preparing for the development and production of the remedy parts.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA gives one vehicle number for the whole recall: 4,340.
Model	Built
Suzuki Grand Vitara	15 January 1998 to 31 May 1999
Suzuki Grand Vitara	28 April 1998 to 31 May 1999
Suzuki Grand Vitara	9 July 1998 to 31 May 1999

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/2017/076 Driver may be unable to change / select gear 20 March 2017, Suzuki Grand Vitara
R/2011/010 Drive belt tensioner may break. 18 April 2011, Suzuki Grand Vitara
R/2010/067 Loss of steering assistance. 26 July 2010, Suzuki Grand Vitara, Suzuki Jimny
R/2009/049 Fire may occur 15 June 2009, Suzuki Grand Vitara
R/2008/120 Fire may occur 22 September 2008, Suzuki Grand Vitara
R/2007/180 Fuel may leak 4 February 2008, Suzuki Grand Vitara

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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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