Model year
2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 4 complaints for the 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are AIR BAGS (2), POWER TRAIN (2), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (1). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 20–22 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,050–$3,350, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 85 complaints
- 2001 38 complaints
- 2002 47 complaints
- 2003 29 complaints
- 2004 8 complaints
- 2005 1 complaints
- 2006 161 complaints
- 2007 58 complaints
- 2008 42 complaints
- 2009 14 complaints
- 2010 20 complaints
- 2011 11 complaints
- 2012 13 complaints
- 2013 4 complaints
Recalls
19V187000 · Mar 7, 2019
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION; SEATS
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Kizashi and 2006-2013 Grand Vitara vehicles. The front passenger leather seat may shrink due to high humidity and high temperature. As a result, the occupant classification system (OCS) sensor mat may not…
17V085000 · Feb 9, 2017
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Grand Vitara vehicles equipped with a manual transmission. The gear shift rear shaft on these vehicles may break, preventing the gears from being able to be changed.
Complaints
4 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 4 · possibility 0.185 | — |
| SUV RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 4 · possibility 0.191 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Vitara · 2.4L · Manual 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 25 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
| Grand Vitara · 2.4L · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 24 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| Grand Vitara 4WD · 2.4L · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 23 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.