This page covers 2 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
20–22 mpg combined
10.7–11.8 L/100km
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 3 tested variants for this model year.
The 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara has two recalls, the most serious affecting manual transmission models where a broken gear shift shaft can leave the driver unable to change gears, raising the risk of a crash.
The second recall involves the front passenger seat's occupant classification sensor, which reads whether the seat holds an adult or a child and adjusts airbag deployment accordingly. High heat and humidity can cause the leather seat cover to shrink, pressing on the sensor mat and causing it to misread the occupant. In a crash, this can result in the front passenger airbag deploying at full force even when a child is sitting there.
At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger leather seat may shrink in high heat and humidity, causing the occupant sensor to fail to detect whether an adult or child is sitting there.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the seat bottom cushion at no charge.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The gear shift rear shaft may break, which prevents you from changing gears.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the gear shift rear shaft at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
