Recall 10V287 affects 5,107 2010 Suzuki Kizashi vehicles for a dashboard box door defect. Repair is free at any franchised Suzuki dealer.
Suzuki is recalling 5,107 2010 Kizashi passenger vehicles because the hinged door on the center lower dashboard box does not meet interior impact protection requirements. In a crash, the door can open and increase injury risk for occupants; the Suzuki dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The center lower box on the 2010 Suzuki Kizashi is a small storage compartment in the front dashboard area. Its hinged door is supposed to close securely and form part of the interior surface that occupants contact during a crash or hard impact inside the cabin.
The problem is compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 201, which covers occupant protection in interior impact. Suzuki reported that the hinged door on affected Kizashi vehicles does not meet that requirement. In plain terms, the dashboard compartment door does not provide the interior-impact protection the rule requires when someone strikes that area.
There is no warning sign before failure. Owners will not hear a noise, see a warning light, or feel a driving change from this defect because it involves how the dashboard part performs during an impact.
Who's affected?
| 2010 Suzuki Kizashi | body structure |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 5,107 |
Not every 2010 Suzuki Kizashi is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific sedan is included.
What's the safety risk?
In a crash, the instrument panel center lower box door can open, increasing injury risk to occupants. If your VIN is included, schedule the recall repair soon and keep passengers clear of that area when possible. Repair will be free at any franchised Suzuki dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2010 Suzuki Kizashi is included in this recall.
- Look for the Suzuki owner notice mailed after July 13, 2010.
- Call Suzuki customer service at 1-714-996-7040 with questions and reference recall number 10V287.
- Ask a franchised Suzuki dealer about the free instrument panel center lower box replacement that keeps the dashboard box door from opening in a crash.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it when you contact the dealer.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Suzuki technician replaces the instrument panel center lower box in the front dashboard area with a new part. Suzuki's remedy says this work is free under the recall. Because the remedy status is not listed as available in the source data, treat the repair path as the known Suzuki remedy and confirm the current scheduling status with the dealer before arranging service.
Timeline
| June 28, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 13, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V287?
Recall 10V287 covers 5,107 2010 Suzuki Kizashi vehicles with a center lower dashboard box door that does not meet the federal interior impact standard. In a crash, the door can open and increase injury risk to occupants. Suzuki dealers replace the instrument panel center lower box for free.
What should I do if my 2010 Suzuki Kizashi is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Kizashi is included in recall 10V287. If it is, contact a franchised Suzuki dealer to schedule replacement of the instrument panel center lower box. Reference recall number 10V287 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the recall repair at no cost, and Suzuki's remedy says dealers will replace the affected instrument panel center lower box free of charge. Parts and labor are covered at a franchised Suzuki dealer.
What is the safety risk in recall 10V287?
The risk is occupant injury during a crash. The hinged door on the center lower dashboard box does not meet the federal interior impact standard, and it can open in a crash. Suzuki's free repair replaces that box with a new part.
When did Suzuki start the recall repair?
Suzuki began the safety recall on July 13, 2010. If your VIN is included and the repair has not been completed, contact a franchised Suzuki dealer and ask for the free instrument panel center lower box replacement under recall 10V287.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V287000 |
|---|---|
| Suzuki customer service | 1-714-996-7040 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V287 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V287000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →