Recall 13V572 affects 142 2013 Suzuki SX4 vehicles for loose torque converter bolts. Repair is free at any franchised Suzuki dealer.
Suzuki is recalling 142 2013 SX4 vehicles under recall 13V572 because the drive plate bolts for the torque converter can loosen and come out. If the bolts detach, they can get caught between the drive plate and cylinder block, stall the engine, and increase crash risk; the Suzuki dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The 2013 Suzuki SX4 covered by this recall uses a continuously variable transmission, or CVT, to send engine power to the wheels without fixed gear steps. Inside that powertrain, the torque converter transfers power from the engine into the transmission, and the drive plate is the bolted connection that ties the engine side to the converter.
On affected SX4 vehicles, the bolts that fasten the drive plate to the torque converter were not tightened enough during assembly. A loose bolt can back out of place instead of holding the parts together under normal engine vibration and load. If the bolts come out, that engine-to-transmission connection no longer holds as designed.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner should not count on a noise, light, or shift change to appear before the fasteners have already loosened.
Who's affected?
| 2013 Suzuki SX4 | automatic transmission |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 142 |
Not every 2013 Suzuki SX4 is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
Detached torque converter bolts can get caught between the drive plate and cylinder block. If the engine stalls, the driver can lose power while moving, which increases crash risk. Keep driving limited and arrange the dealer inspection and tightening soon. Repair will be free at any franchised Suzuki dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2013 Suzuki SX4 is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Suzuki dealer and ask whether the free torque-converter bolt inspection and tightening is open for your VIN.
- Reference recall number 13V572 when you call Suzuki or the dealer.
- Bring the recall notice if Suzuki mailed one, or ask the dealer to look up the recall by VIN.
- Drive cautiously until the inspection is complete. If the engine stalls, move out of traffic when safe and arrange service.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Suzuki technician inspects the torque converter bolts that fasten the drive plate to the torque converter. If any bolts are loose or below the required torque, the technician tightens them to specification. The known dealer remedy is this inspection and bolt tightening, with parts and labor covered under the recall once the repair is available. This work addresses bolts that can loosen and come out on affected SX4 vehicles equipped with a continuously variable transmission.
Timeline
| November 18, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| January 7, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V572?
Recall 13V572 covers 142 2013 Suzuki SX4 vehicles with continuously variable transmissions. The torque converter bolts were not tightened enough, so they can loosen and detach. Suzuki dealers inspect the bolts and tighten them as needed for free.
What should I do if my 2013 Suzuki SX4 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific SX4 is included in recall 13V572. If it is, contact a franchised Suzuki dealer and ask for the torque converter bolt inspection. Reference recall number 13V572 and Suzuki recall number VE when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 13V572, Suzuki dealers inspect the torque converter bolts and tighten them as necessary free of charge.
What is the safety risk in recall 13V572?
The safety risk is engine stall from loose torque converter bolts. If the bolts detach, they can get caught between the drive plate and cylinder block, which raises crash risk. The dealer fix is to inspect and tighten the bolts for free.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V572000 |
|---|---|
| Suzuki customer service | 1-800-572-1490 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V572 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V572000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (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 →