Recall 12V597 covers 2,830 2007 Suzuki XL7 vehicles for fuel pump cracks and fuel leaks. Free repair at Suzuki dealers once available.
Suzuki is recalling 2,830 2007 XL7 SUVs sold or registered in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Texas because plastic fuel pump module ports can crack and leak fuel. Fuel leaking near an ignition source can lead to a fire, and the dealer repair will be free once Suzuki makes it available.
Does this recall apply to your specific vehicle?
The official, free per-VIN recall check is run by NHTSA. Enter your VIN and we'll forward you directly — and add you to a free watchlist so you hear about new recalls for your vehicle.
Check my VIN at NHTSARecallNotify doesn't check your VIN — NHTSA's official tool does. We use your email only to alert you to new recalls.
Watch this vehicle for recalls
Add it to your free watchlist and we will alert you as new federal recalls are posted for your year, make and model. New-recall alerts are rolling out now.
You are on the watchlist.
We will email you as new federal recalls are posted for your vehicle.
What's wrong?
The fuel pump module in the 2007 Suzuki XL7 sits in the fuel tank and moves gasoline from the tank to the engine. It also routes fuel through plastic supply and return ports, which are small molded openings where fuel lines connect to the module. Those ports have to stay sealed so fuel stays inside the system.
On affected XL7 vehicles, the plastic supply or return port can crack. Once a crack opens, gasoline can leak from the fuel pump module instead of staying inside the line. The recall covers XL7 vehicles originally sold or currently registered in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Texas, where heat and operating conditions put extra stress on this plastic connection.
There is no warning sign before failure. A fuel smell or visible fuel near the tank area means the vehicle needs dealer attention before more driving.
Who's affected?
| 2007 Suzuki XL7 | fuel system |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 2,830 |
Not every 2007 Suzuki XL7 is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
NHTSA campaign 12V597 describes fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source, which can result in a fire. There is no listed warning sign before failure, so confirm your VIN and schedule the repair when Suzuki has it open. Repair will be free at any franchised Suzuki dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2007 Suzuki XL7 is included in this recall.
- Watch for Suzuki's owner notice, or call Suzuki Customer Relations at 1-800-934-0934 if you bought the vehicle used or never received a letter.
- Reference recall number 12V597 when you contact Suzuki or a franchised Suzuki dealer.
- Schedule the free fuel-pump-module replacement once Suzuki confirms the repair path for your VIN; the replacement addresses cracked fuel-pump ports that can leak fuel.
- Avoid ignition sources and have the vehicle checked promptly if you smell fuel or see fuel under the vehicle.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Suzuki technician replaces the fuel pump module, the part that contains the plastic fuel supply and return ports. Suzuki's remedy says the replacement is free of charge. Because final repair timing is not confirmed in the supplied campaign details, treat the dealer repair as free once available and call a Suzuki service desk before driving in. The repair path is the fuel pump module replacement, with parts and labor covered under the recall.
Timeline
| December 20, 2012 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 19, 2013 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 12V597?
Recall 12V597 covers 2,830 2007 Suzuki XL7 vehicles with a fuel pump module defect. The plastic supply or return port can crack and leak fuel. A fuel leak near an ignition source can result in a fire. Suzuki dealers will replace the fuel pump module for free.
What should I do if my 2007 Suzuki XL7 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific XL7 is included in recall 12V597. If it is, contact a franchised Suzuki dealer or Suzuki Customer Relations at 1-800-934-0934 to arrange the fuel pump module replacement. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Suzuki will replace the fuel pump module free of charge. Parts and labor are covered at a franchised Suzuki dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is fire from leaking fuel. Suzuki reported that the plastic supply or return port on the fuel pump module can crack, allowing fuel to leak. If that fuel reaches an ignition source, a fire can result.
What if I bought my Suzuki XL7 used?
The free repair still applies. Recalls follow the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN because this recall is limited to certain 2007 Suzuki XL7 vehicles originally sold or currently registered in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Texas.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/12V597000 |
|---|---|
| Suzuki customer service | 1-800-934-0934 |
| NHTSA recall # | 12V597 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 12V597000 |
Source documents
-
Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (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 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →