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2012 Suzuki SX 4

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

$2,821

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Steering

Transport Canada recall 2018643 · manufacturer campaign 125

21 November 2018

Transport Canada lists: SX 4 2012–2013

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a defect in the power steering pump could cause it to seize after a long period of vehicle non-operation (such as overnight parking) during cold ambient temperatures. This would unexpectedly increase the steering effort force necessary to steer the vehicle at lower vehicle speeds, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the power steering pump.

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Steering

Transport Canada recall 2015415 · manufacturer campaign 111

21 September 2015

Transport Canada lists: SX 4 2012–2013

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a defect in the power steering pump could cause it to seize after a long period of vehicle non-operation (such as overnight parking) during cold ambient temperatures. This would unexpectedly increase the steering effort force necessary to steer the vehicle at lower vehicle speeds, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the power steering pump with an improved part.

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Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2014578 · manufacturer campaign 108

18 December 2014

Transport Canada lists: Kizashi 2010–2013 · SX 4 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.

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Efficiency and running cost

Class
Compact
In its class
More efficient than 54% of 134 2012 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 2012 Suzuki SX 4 have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 3 recalls on record for the 2012 Suzuki SX 4. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2012 Suzuki SX 4 get?
NRCan rates the 2012 Suzuki SX 4 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 2012 Suzuki SX 4 for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,821 in fuel, producing roughly 4,204 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 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.