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Campaign 13V405 Posted September 6, 2013 189,901 units

2006-2011 Suzuki SX4/Grand Vitara Recall 13V405: Air Bags

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Published June 2, 2026

Recall 13V405 affects 189,901 2006-2011 Suzuki SX4 and Grand Vitara vehicles for a passenger-seat air bag sensor defect. Free repair at any franchised Suzuki dealer.

Suzuki is recalling 189,901 2006-2011 SX4 and Grand Vitara vehicles because the front passenger occupant classification sensor mat can fail after repeated seat use. In a crash, the passenger air bag can deploy even with a child in that seat, increasing injury risk; the Suzuki dealer repair will be free once available.

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What's wrong?

The occupant classification system sensor mat sits inside the front passenger seat on 2006-2011 Suzuki SX4 and Grand Vitara vehicles. Its job is to read weight and seating load so the air bag control system knows whether the passenger seat is occupied by an adult or a child. That information helps the system choose the correct passenger air bag response during a crash.

On affected vehicles, normal seat use bends the sensor mat over and over. Over time, that repeated flexing can damage the mat and make the occupant classification signal unreliable. If the vehicle is in a crash that calls for passenger air bag deployment, the air bag deploys without correctly distinguishing between an adult and a child in the front passenger seat.

There is no warning sign before failure. An owner should not count on a light, message, or change in seat feel to show that the sensor mat has stopped classifying the passenger correctly.

Who's affected?

Spans the SX4 and Grand Vitara across the 2006-2011 model years, all tied to the air bag system.

2011 Suzuki SX4 air bag system
2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara air bag system
2010 Suzuki SX4 air bag system
2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara air bag system
2009 Suzuki SX4 air bag system
Units affected189,901

A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle.

What's the safety risk?

If the front passenger air bag deploys while a child is sitting there, the child faces a higher risk of injury. Keep children out of the front passenger seat until the seat cushion assembly and occupant sensor are repaired. Repair will be free at any franchised Suzuki dealer once available.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2006-2011 Suzuki SX4 or Grand Vitara is included in this recall.
  2. Watch for Suzuki's repair notice if your VIN is included, because the source filing says parts were not ready for every affected vehicle at first.
  3. Contact a franchised Suzuki dealer to ask whether the free front passenger seat cushion assembly replacement is ready for your VIN.
  4. Reference recall number 13V405 when you call, and bring the recall notice if Suzuki sent one.
  5. Keep children out of the front passenger seat until the OCS sensor mat repair is complete.

What happens at the repair

At the dealer, a Suzuki technician replaces the front passenger seat cushion assembly. That assembly includes the OCS sensor mat, which tells the air bag system how to treat the front passenger seat. Suzuki first reported that parts were not available for all affected vehicles, then said the recall began on May 23, 2014. Because the remedy status is not listed as available here, confirm parts availability with the dealer. The dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under recall 13V405.

Timeline

September 6, 2013 NHTSA published the recall
May 23, 2014 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 13V405?

Recall 13V405 covers 189,901 2006-2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara and 2007-2011 Suzuki SX4 vehicles with a front passenger seat OCS sensor mat that fails after repeated seat use. Suzuki dealers replace the front passenger seat cushion assembly for free.

What should I do if my 2006-2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara or 2007-2011 Suzuki SX4 is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 13V405. If it is, contact a franchised Suzuki dealer to schedule replacement of the front passenger seat cushion assembly. Reference recall number 13V405 when you call. The repair is free.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Suzuki dealers replace the front passenger seat cushion assembly, including the OCS sensor mat, free of charge for vehicles included in recall 13V405.

What is the safety risk?

The safety risk is injury to a child in the front passenger seat during a crash. If the OCS sensor mat fails, the air bag will deploy regardless of whether the front passenger is an adult or a child. Keep children out of the front passenger seat until the repair is complete.

When did Suzuki notify owners about this recall?

Suzuki notified owners of the recall in October 2013 and sent a second notice when parts were available. The recall repair began on May 23, 2014. If you never received a notice, check your VIN and call a Suzuki dealer with recall number 13V405.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V405000
Suzuki customer service1-800-934-0934
NHTSA recall #13V405
NHTSA recall # (full)13V405000

Source documents

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 →