Sx4 (2012)
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Complaints by Engine Code
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Owner Complaints by System
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Suzuki Sx4, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.
Recalls (3)
Suzuki Motor America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Suzuki SX4 vehicles. The power steering pump may seize causing a loss of steering assist.
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2012-2103 Suzuki SX4 vehicles manufactured September 3, 2011, to April 5, 2013. In the affected vehicles, insufficient clearance between the power steering pump body and the power steering fluid control valve may cause improper movement of the valve, and as a result, the power steering pump may seize.
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 SX4 vehicles manufactured July 16, 2009, to November 1, 2012, and 2010-2013 Kizashi vehicles manufactured October 13, 2009, to October 31, 2012. The shift selector can be moved out of the "Park" position without depressing the brake pedal.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2012-2012 Suzuki Sx4 complaints?
Owners have filed 40 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012-2012 Suzuki Sx4. The systems they name most often are the steering, the safety systems and the transmission.
Is the 2012-2012 Suzuki Sx4 a good used car?
That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 40 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012-2012 Suzuki Sx4. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2012-2012 Suzuki Sx4 have?
NHTSA has 40 owner complaints on file for the 2012-2012 Suzuki Sx4 as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
What recalls affect the 2012-2012 Suzuki Sx4?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls covering some 2012-2012 Suzuki Sx4 vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.
What should I check before buying a used Suzuki Sx4?
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the steering, the safety systems and the transmission, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.
What are the NHTSA crash test ratings for the Sx4?
The 2012 Suzuki Sx4 received an overall 4-star safety rating from NHTSA. Frontal crash: 4 stars. Side crash: 3 stars. Rollover: 4 stars (13.3% rollover probability). Electronic Stability Control: Standard. Forward Collision Warning: No. Lane Departure Warning: No. These ratings are based on standardized crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 40 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: moderate. Last updated: 2026-10-12.