Passenger seat occupant detection system may fail
Defect Summary
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 accurately detect if an adult or child is occupying the seat.
Safety Consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment, an incorrect classification may result in the passenger frontal air bag deploying even if there is a child in the front passenger seat, increasing their risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat bottom cushion, free of charge. interim owner notification letters were mailed on may 3, 2019. all second letters notifying owners of the remedy were mailed by april 10, 2020. owners may contact suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. suzuki's numbers for this recall are 4011 and 4012.
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FAQ: Recall 19V187000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 19V187000?
NHTSA recall 19V187000 was issued by Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc on March 7, 2019. It addresses: Passenger seat occupant detection system may fail. The recall affects approximately 31,302 vehicles, with the defect involving the Air Bags component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 19V187000 or the manufacturer campaign number 4011, 4012. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.