4
recalls
The Suzuki Sidekick has 4 recalls covering 150,188 vehicles as reported; model year 1996 is covered by the most (2).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
4
Most for 1996: 2
Units affected
150K
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.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Suzuki Sidekick, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
0 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Engine and engine cooling34
- Suspension33
- Power train32
- Seat belts24
- Service brakes, hydraulic22
- Electrical system18
- Air bags17
- Complaints
- 222
- Crashes reported
- 24
- Fires reported
- 9
- People injured
- 30
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Suzuki Sidekick by component
- Suspension2 · 19K units
- Fuel system, gasoline1 · 4,325 units
- Seat belts1 · 127K units
Suzuki Sidekick recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 20, 2000 | Suzuki Sidekick (1996-1997): SuspensionNo. 00V008000 | Crash risk | 13,461 |
| Jul 2, 1996 | Suzuki Sidekick (1996): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 96V121002 | Fire | 4,325 |
| May 24, 1995 | Suzuki Samurai, Sidekick, Swift (1988-1991): Seat beltsNo. 95V103008 | Crash risk | 127,155 |
| Apr 16, 1994 | Suzuki Sidekick (1993-1994): SuspensionNo. 94V073002 | Crash risk | 5,247 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 1997 Suzuki Sidekick recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 1997 Suzuki Sidekick. 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 Sidekick have?
4 recalls cover the Suzuki Sidekick, for 150,188 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is suspension (2 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Suzuki Sidekick?
Engine and engine cooling: named in 34 of the 222 safety complaints about the Suzuki Sidekick, then suspension (33). 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.