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2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara

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

1

1 current

Combined

11.5L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,896

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.

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2019129 · manufacturer campaign 126

11 March 2019

Transport Canada lists: Grand Vitara 2006–2013 · Kizashi 2010–2013

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the occupant classification system (OCS) may not work properly. This could cause the airbag system not to turn off the airbag when an infant or child is seated in the front passenger seat. This could also cause the passenger seat belt reminder to activate when the seat is empty. Note: This problem only affects vehicles with leather seats.

Why it matters

In a crash, an airbag that deploys in front of an infant or child increases the risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a Suzuki service provider to have the front passenger seat cushion replaced.

9,772 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Sport utility vehicle: Small
In its class
More efficient than 28% of 139 2013 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
265 g/km

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Common questions

Does the 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 1 recall on record for the 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara. Recall repairs are almost always free at a manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara get?
NRCan rates the 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara at 11.5 L/100 km combined, emitting 265 g of CO2 per kilometre.
What does it cost to run a 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara for a year?
At 16,249 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,896 in fuel, producing roughly 4,317 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.