Model year
2012 Suzuki SX4
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 40 complaints for the 2012 Suzuki SX4 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are STEERING (15), AIR BAGS (14), POWER TRAIN (5). NHTSA rated 3 variants 4 stars overall. EPA rates it 25–28 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,400–$2,700, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2007 73 complaints
- 2008 101 complaints
- 2009 48 complaints
- 2010 21 complaints
- 2011 13 complaints
- 2012 40 complaints
- 2013 15 complaints
Recalls
18V804000 · Nov 14, 2018
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
Suzuki Motor America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Suzuki SX4 vehicles. The power steering pump may seize causing a loss of steering assist.
15V587000 · Sep 22, 2015
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2012-2103 Suzuki SX4 vehicles manufactured September 3, 2011, to April 5, 2013. In the affected vehicles, insufficient clearance between the power steering pump body and the power steering fluid control…
14V811000 · Dec 22, 2014
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 SX4 vehicles manufactured July 16, 2009, to November 1, 2012, and 2010-2013 Kizashi vehicles manufactured October 13, 2009, to October 31, 2012. The shift selector can be moved out of the "Park"…
Complaints
40 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 2, fire flag on 1, injury field 2, 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.
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR FWD | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 · possibility 0.133 | NHTSA photo |
| 5 HB AWD | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 · possibility 0.133 | — |
| 5 HB FWD | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 · possibility 0.133 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SX4 Sedan · 2L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 32 | 26 | — | — | $2,600 |
| SX4 Sedan · 2L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 25 | 31 | 28 | — | — | $2,400 |
| SX4 Sport · 2L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 31 | 26 | — | — | $2,600 |
| SX4 Sport · 2L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 29 | 25 | — | — | $2,700 |
| SX4 AWD · 2L · Manual 6-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 29 | 25 | — | — | $2,700 |
| SX4 AWD · 2L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 29 | 25 | — | — | $2,700 |
| SX4 · 2L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 30 | 25 | — | — | $2,700 |
| SX4 · 2L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 29 | 25 | — | — | $2,700 |
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