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2011 Suzuki SX4

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

3

3 current

Combined

9.1L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,292

16,249 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs are almost always free. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number. Transport Canada’s own wording is that a manufacturer “will almost always make these repairs free of charge”, so being asked to pay for recall work is unusual and worth questioning. Since 2018 the Minister of Transport can order a company to pay for repairs so owners do not bear the cost.

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2014578 · manufacturer campaign 108

18 December 2014

Transport Canada lists: Kizashi 2010–2013 · SX4 2010–2013

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the detent pin within the shift lock structure may have been incorrectly positioned. An incorrectly positioned detent pin in combination with high temperature conditions could allow the transmission shift selector to be moved out of the PARK position without depressing the brake pedal. Depending which gear the driver selects, the vehicle could begin to move forward or backward immediately. This movement could result in property damage, or cause the vehicle to strike a bystander, potentially resulting in injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the shift selector assembly with an improved part which incorporates an extended detent pin.

12,705 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2013305 · manufacturer campaign 97

17 September 2013

Transport Canada lists: Grand Vitara 2006–2011 · SX4 2007–2011

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the Occupant Classification System may malfunction, causing the airbag warning lamp to illuminate, and could fail to disable the passenger airbag if a child were seated in the front passenger seating position. This could result in an unwarranted airbag deployment in a crash, increasing the risk of injury to a child seated in the front passenger seat. Note: In this situation, the "PASS AIR BAG OFF" light would fail to illuminate, regardless of if a child or adult is seated in the front passenger seat.

What the dealer will do

Vehicles will receive special extended warranty coverage of 10 years or 200,000 kilometers (whichever comes first) from the date the vehicle was originally placed into service. Under this special coverage program, vehicles which experience this condition will have the occupant detection mat replaced.

49,125 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2011041 · manufacturer campaign 89

27 January 2011

Transport Canada lists: Grand Vitara 2009–2011 · SX4 2010–2011

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the tension adjuster pulley for the drive belt, which operates the alternator, water pump, air conditioner compressor and power steering pump, may contain an improperly manufactured internal spring that can break due to repeated stress. Should the spring break, this would cause the drive belt tension to be maladjusted, allowing the belt to slip. If the belt comes off, the loss of steering power assist would require the driver to exert increased effort to steer the vehicle. This could result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Additionally, the loss of water pump function would cause the coolant temperature to rise, which can lead to engine overheating, while the loss of alternator charging ability would lead to battery discharge and eventual engine stall.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the drive belt tension adjuster pulley.

13,400 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Compact
In its class
More efficient than 61% of 128 2011 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
209 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2011 Suzuki SX4 have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 3 recalls on record for the 2011 Suzuki SX4. Recall repairs are almost always free at a manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2011 Suzuki SX4 get?
NRCan rates the 2011 Suzuki SX4 at 9.1 L/100 km combined, emitting 209 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 9 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2011 Suzuki SX4 for a year?
At 16,249 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,292 in fuel, producing roughly 3,416 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 6 August 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. These are average residential rates. A car’s charging is added on top of what your home already uses, so on a tiered, time-of-use or subsidised tariff it is billed at your top rate rather than this average — which makes the real cost higher, especially in the territories. Enter your own rate for an accurate figure. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.