5
recalls
The Suzuki Equator has 5 recalls covering 21,387 vehicles as reported; model year 2010 is covered by the most (3).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
5
Most for 2010: 3
Units affected
21K
As reported
Overall stars
-
Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
12 rated versions, model years 2011 to 2013
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | PU/CC · 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 19.8% risk |
| 2013 | PU/CC · RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 21.2% risk |
| 2013 | PU/EC · 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 19.8% risk |
| 2013 | PU/EC · RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 21.2% risk |
| 2012 | PU/CC · 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 19.8% risk |
| 2012 | PU/CC · RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 21.2% risk |
| 2012 | PU/EC · 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 19.8% risk |
| 2012 | PU/EC · RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 21.2% risk |
| 2011 | PU/CC · 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 19.8% risk |
| 2011 | PU/CC · RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 21.2% risk |
| 2011 | PU/EC · 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 19.8% risk |
| 2011 | PU/EC · RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 21.2% risk |
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Suzuki Equator, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
0 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Air bags6
- Engine and engine cooling2
- Seats2
- Suspension2
- Exterior lighting1
- Fuel/propulsion system1
- Fuel system, other1
- Complaints
- 15
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- People injured
- 0
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Suzuki Equator by component
- Suspension2 · 607 units
- Air bags1 · 15 units
- Engine and engine cooling1 · 73 units
- Equipment1 · 21K units
Suzuki Equator recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2012 | Suzuki Equator (2012): SuspensionNo. 12V464000 | Crash risk | 25 |
| Dec 19, 2011 | Suzuki Equator (2011-2012): Engine and engine coolingNo. 11V593000 | Crash risk | 73 |
| Sep 1, 2010 | Suzuki Equator, Grand Vitara, SX4 (2008-2010): EquipmentNo. 10V392000 | Fire | 20,692 |
| May 19, 2010 | Suzuki Equator (2010): SuspensionNo. 10V213000 | Crash risk | 582 |
| Mar 25, 2010 | Suzuki Equator (2010): Air bagsNo. 10V118000 | Crash risk | 15 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2012 Suzuki Equator recalled?
Yes: 2 recalls cover the 2012 Suzuki Equator. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Suzuki Equator have?
5 recalls cover the Suzuki Equator, for 21,387 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is suspension (2 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Suzuki Equator?
Air bags: named in 6 of the 15 safety complaints about the Suzuki Equator, then engine and engine cooling (2). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.