Safety Recall NHTSA · 19V343000 Reported May 2, 2019

Occupant detection system may misclassify

Q: What is recall 19V343000?

NHTSA recall 19V343000 was issued by Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc on May 2, 2019. It addresses: Occupant detection system may misclassify. The recall affects approximately 21,052 vehicles , with the defect involving the Air Bags component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc · Air Bags · 21,052 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

19V343000

Manufacturer Campaign

Manufacturer

Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc

Component

Air Bags

Vehicles Affected

21,052

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

May 2, 2019

Completion Rate

25.52

Defect Summary

Suzuki motor of america, inc. (suzuki) is recalling 2010-2013 kizashi vehicles. the front passenger seat occupant classification system (ocs) may misclassify an adult occupant as child and deactivate the front air bag.

Safety Consequence

The deactivated front air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Suzuki will notify owners, and service providers will replace the front passenger seat cushion, which includes a new ocs mat assembly, free of charge. owner letters were mailed on october 29, 2021. owners may contact suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. suzuki's number for this recall is c5.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 19V343000 or campaign C5.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 19V343000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 19V343000?

NHTSA recall 19V343000 was issued by Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc on May 2, 2019. It addresses: Occupant detection system may misclassify. The recall affects approximately 21,052 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 19V343000 or the manufacturer campaign number C5. 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.