This page covers 5 recalls, 21 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2010 Suzuki Sx4.
25–28 mpg combined
8.4–9.4 L/100km
Small Station Wagons
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 6 tested variants for this model year.
For the 2010 Suzuki SX4, airbags generate the most complaints by a clear margin. Owners most commonly report airbags deploying unexpectedly, at low speeds, during minor maneuvers like turning into a parking lot, or without any apparent impact triggering them. Several of these reports involve side or curtain airbags firing when the passenger seat was unoccupied. Parts availability for the airbag system also comes up, with some owners reporting they were notified of a service campaign but couldn't get the repair completed because parts were on backorder. Vehicle speed control accounts for the next cluster of complaints, where owners describe the vehicle suddenly accelerating without driver input, in at least one case resulting in a collision. A handful of structural complaints round out the picture, including at least one report of a door latch failing to release, leaving occupants unable to open a door from inside.
21
Total Complaints
5
Crash-Related
1
Fire-Related
6
With Injuries
By System
The 2010 Suzuki SX4 has 5 recalls, the most serious being a GPS unit battery that can overheat and catch fire, and a shift lock defect that can allow the transmission to move out of Park without the brake pedal being pressed.
On the safety equipment side, the passenger seat sensor mat that determines whether a child or adult is sitting up front can fail over time from repeated use, which may cause the airbag to deploy toward a child seated there. The outside rearview mirrors on certain trims can also lose their mounting screws from normal road vibration, causing the mirror to fall off the vehicle and reducing the driver's field of view. There is also a label recall where the tire and loading placard on some vehicles shows an incorrect tire size.
At a glance
What can fail
The detent pin in the shift lock mechanism may be positioned incorrectly. In hot conditions, this allows the transmission selector to move out of PARK without pressing the brake pedal, potentially causing the vehicle to roll forward or backward.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the shift selector assembly with an improved version that has an extended detent pin.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The occupant classification sensor mat in the front passenger seat can fail from repeated flexing during normal use. When it fails, the passenger airbag will deploy in a crash regardless of whether an adult or child is seated.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the front passenger seat cushion assembly, which includes the sensor mat, at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The three screws securing each outside rear view mirror to its base can loosen due to vibration, potentially causing mirror movement or detachment.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the base screws on both outside rear view mirrors at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The tire and vehicle loading label on your vehicle may show an incorrect tire size.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a corrected label over the original one. You can install it yourself using included instructions or have your dealer install it.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The battery in certain Garmin Nuvi GPS navigation units can overheat.
What the fix does
Garmin technicians will replace the battery and install a spacer on top of it at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
