How do I know if my Suzuki Forenza has a recall?

To know if your Suzuki Forenza has an open recall, start by entering your vehicle's VIN or license plate in our Safety Recall Checker. We will find recalls that affect your vehicle and need to be repaired.

How do I check my VIN for recalls for free?

Check your Suzuki Forenza VIN for free by entering it into our Safety Recall Checker.

What happens if my Suzuki Forenza has an open recall?

If your Suzuki Forenza is affected by a recall, it means that NHTSA and the manufacturer have identified an issue with your vehicle. After you check your vehicle, you can contact a dealership to schedule a repair.

How long does a recall take to fix?

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on the exact repairs needed. Something simple like a software update can be done in minutes, but complex mechanical repairs may take days or weeks. Ask the dealership when you schedule your appointment.

Do you need a warranty for a recall?

Your Suzuki Forenza does not need to be under warranty to get recalls fixed. Recalls for safety-related items on your Suzuki Forenza are taken care of by Suzuki at no cost to you even if your vehicle warranty has expired or if you are not the original owner of the vehicle.

How long does a recall last on a car?

A recall does not expire as long as the vehicle manufacturer remains in business or continues to make the replacement parts. Generally, recalls can be fixed for free up to 15 years after your car's date of manufacture.

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Suzuki Forenza

6 Recalls

NHTSA 14V-262 · OEM XA

Headlight Switch And Module May Melt

184,244 Potential Units Affected

If the heat generated within the headlamp switch or DRL module located on the left side of the steering column melts the headlamp switch or DRL module, there is an increased risk of a fire.

Vehicles Affected: 2004 Suzuki Forenza, 2005 Suzuki Forenza and 7 others

NHTSA 12V-397 · OEM NU

The High and/or Low Beam Headlights May Fail

101,688 Potential Units Affected

If the headlamps fail to function, this will lead to reduced driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2004 Suzuki Forenza, 2005 Suzuki Forenza and 3 others

NHTSA 07V-452 · OEM NB

Low Beam Headlights or Daytime Running Lights May Not Function

93,963 Potential Units Affected

INAPPROPRIATE LIGHTING COULD REDUCE VISIBILITY OF VEHICLES AND INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR A CRASH.

Vehicles Affected: 2004 Suzuki Forenza, 2005 Suzuki Forenza and 3 others

NHTSA 07V-315 · OEM KY

Front Seat Belt Buckle May Not Hold

75,697 Potential Units Affected

THESE BUCKLE MALFUNCTIONS, WHICH COULD PREVENT A PERSON FROM USING THE SEAT BELT OR COULD CAUSE THE SEAT BELT TO FAIL TO FUNCTION AS DESIGNED, CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY IN A CRASH.

Vehicles Affected: 2006 Suzuki Forenza, 2007 Suzuki Forenza and 2 others

NHTSA 05V-022 · OEM KF

Brake Lights May Stay Illuminated

37,796 Potential Units Affected

IF THE BRAKE LIGHTS REMAIN ON CONTINUOUSLY WHILE DRIVING,A FOLLOWING DRIVER MAY NOT KNOW WHEN YOUR BRAKES HAVE BEEN APPLIED, AND A REAR-END CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. THIS CONDITION MAY ALSO DISCHARGE THE VEHICLE'S BATTERY, AND, THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH, CRUISE CONTROL AND TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM, IF EQUIPPED, WILL BECOME DISABLED.

Vehicles Affected: 2004 Suzuki Forenza, 2004 Suzuki Verona

NHTSA 03V-426 · OEM KB

Driver's Air Bag May Not Deploy Properly

7,797 Potential Units Affected

IF THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYS IMPROPERLY DURING A FRONTAL VEHICLE CRASH, THE DRIVER COULD BE SEVERELY INJURED OR KILLED.

Vehicles Affected: 2004 Suzuki Forenza, 2004 Suzuki Verona

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Recall FAQs

If your Suzuki Forenza is affected by a new safety recall, Suzuki will attempt to contact you by sending you a notice in the mail. This notice will detail the defect, when parts for repair will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your unrepaired car is currently safe to drive or not.

If you aren't the original owner, have changed addresses, or have never visited your local dealership for service or maintenance, then you most likely will not receive a recall notice in the mail.

Another way to know whether your Suzuki Forenza has an open recall is to enter your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a 17-digit alphanumeric code that can be found on the bottom edge of your car's windshield, on the driver's side. It can also be found on your vehicle's registration card.

You can check your Suzuki Forenza for recalls by entering your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker found above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a unique 17-digit alphanumeric identification code on the bottom edge of your car’s windshield, on the driver’s side. It can also be found on your vehicle’s registration card.

Checking your VIN is the best way to find out if your car is affected by any recalls. Identical vehicles of the same make, model, year, and trim may not be affected by the same recall. A VIN is unique to a specific vehicle.

Your Suzuki Forenza is affected by a recall if the manufacturer or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has decided that a problem with your car makes it a safety risk or fails to meet safety standards. When this happens, the vehicle manufacturer is obligated to fix your vehicle.

Normally, you will receive a letter in the mail that explains the recall and how to get the defect fixed promptly and at no charge to you. The letter will explain what the exact defect is, when the parts will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your car is safe to drive or not.

But in many cases, the manufacturer won't know you own an affected vehicle, which is why you should check your Suzuki Forenza for safety recalls frequently.

Use our Safety Recall Checker to check your Suzuki Forenza for open recalls.

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on many different factors:

How many vehicles are affected by the recall? How complex is the problem to fix? How many different parts are involved in the repair? Are the repair parts available? Has the dealership received the parts for the repair yet? Do dealership technicians have training to conduct the specific repair? How many recalled cars can the dealer repair each day (while also doing their daily service business)?

Recalls are unrelated to your warranty coverage. Any recalls that are issued for safety-related items on your Suzuki Forenza will be repaired by the vehicle manufacturer at no cost to you. Even if your vehicle's warranty has expired and you are not the original owner of the vehicle, you are still eligible to have any open safety recalls on your vehicle repaired.

You can check for any open recalls on your Suzuki Forenza by entering its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.

Safety recalls that address a defective part or system on your Suzuki Forenza that came from the factory do not expire and can generally be fixed up to 15 years after the date of manufacture. Even if you are not the original owner, you can have repairs done to resolve any open recalls. This is important, especially if the recalls are safety-related. The only exceptions are if the carmaker is no longer in business or if the dealership can no longer get the needed parts. Recall repairs are generally free up to 15 years after the date of manufacture.

To check whether there are any open recalls on your Suzuki Forenza, enter its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker here. Your Suzuki Forenza VIN can be found at the base of the windshield or on your registration card. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.

Suzuki Forenza Recalls

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There are 6 recalls that may affect your Suzuki Forenza.

Check your Suzuki Forenza for safety recalls and get them fixed for free at a Suzuki dealership near you.

Suzuki Forenza

6 Recalls

NHTSA 14V-262 · OEM XA

Headlight Switch And Module May Melt

184,244 Potential Units Affected

If the heat generated within the headlamp switch or DRL module located on the left side of the steering column melts the headlamp switch or DRL module, there is an increased risk of a fire.

Vehicles Affected: 2004 Suzuki Forenza, 2005 Suzuki Forenza and 7 others

NHTSA 12V-397 · OEM NU

The High and/or Low Beam Headlights May Fail

101,688 Potential Units Affected

If the headlamps fail to function, this will lead to reduced driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2004 Suzuki Forenza, 2005 Suzuki Forenza and 3 others

NHTSA 07V-452 · OEM NB

Low Beam Headlights or Daytime Running Lights May Not Function

93,963 Potential Units Affected

INAPPROPRIATE LIGHTING COULD REDUCE VISIBILITY OF VEHICLES AND INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR A CRASH.

Vehicles Affected: 2004 Suzuki Forenza, 2005 Suzuki Forenza and 3 others

NHTSA 07V-315 · OEM KY

Front Seat Belt Buckle May Not Hold

75,697 Potential Units Affected

THESE BUCKLE MALFUNCTIONS, WHICH COULD PREVENT A PERSON FROM USING THE SEAT BELT OR COULD CAUSE THE SEAT BELT TO FAIL TO FUNCTION AS DESIGNED, CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY IN A CRASH.

Vehicles Affected: 2006 Suzuki Forenza, 2007 Suzuki Forenza and 2 others

NHTSA 05V-022 · OEM KF

Brake Lights May Stay Illuminated

37,796 Potential Units Affected

Vehicles Affected: 2004 Suzuki Forenza, 2004 Suzuki Verona

NHTSA 03V-426 · OEM KB

Driver's Air Bag May Not Deploy Properly

7,797 Potential Units Affected

IF THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYS IMPROPERLY DURING A FRONTAL VEHICLE CRASH, THE DRIVER COULD BE SEVERELY INJURED OR KILLED.

Vehicles Affected: 2004 Suzuki Forenza, 2004 Suzuki Verona