TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUZUKI SX4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND STAYED ON. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER SIX MONTHS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE WHERE THE COMPUTER WAS RESET AND A SENSOR REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 65,000.
2007 Suzuki SX4 airbags problems
severe 49 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
49
Recalls
0
Crashes
2
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 12 most recent
AFTER 60,000 MILES THE AIRBAGS LIGHT COMES ON AND PASSENGER SEAT BELT LIGHT COMES ON. DEALER STATES THAT PASSENGER SEAT CUSHION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. A LOT OF SUZUKI OWNERS HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM AFTER 60,000 MILES. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARDS. HERE IS A LINK TO THE ISSUE. THIS ISSUE SHOULD BE RECALLED. HTTP://WWW.SUZUKI-FORUMS.COM/SUZUKI-SX4-FORUM/44769-2008-SUZUKI-SX4-CROSSOVER-AIRBAG-LIGHT.HTM…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUZUKI SX4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG AND SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHTS WOULD ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL SPORADICALLY. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THEY WOULD RETURN THE CALL AT A LATER DATE, BUT WERE NOT RESPONSIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUZUKI SX4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, NOR WAS THE VEHICLE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND THE FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 51,350.
I NOTICED THE AIRBAG LIGHT STAYING ON IN LATE APRIL 2011. I TOOK THE CAR TO SUZUKI DEALERSHIP IN SAN JOSE THEY REPORTEDLY FIXED THE PROBLEM BUT THE LIGHT CAME BACK ON IN SEPTEMBER AND I RETURNED TO THE DEALERSHIP. THEY SEEMINGLY FIXED IT, ALTHOUGH THEY SAID IT MIGHT TAKE REPLACING ONE OR BOTH OF THE SEATS FOR UPWARDS OF $2,000 BUT WHEN I DROVE AWAY THE LIGHT WAS NOT ON. NOW IN NOVEMBER THE LIGHT …
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUZUKI SX4. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. HE HAD TO TURN OFF THE ENGINE TO RESET THE WARNING MESSAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, AND THE TECHNICIAN CONCLUDED THAT THE AIR BAG CONNECTOR MODULE FAILED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED AT THIS TIME. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 56,00…
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUZUKI SX4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG SENSOR ACTIVATED SPORADICALLY WHEN A PASSENGER IS SEATED IN THE SEAT. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THEY STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SENSOR AIR BAG WAS WORKING AS DESIGNED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 7,800.
THE FRONT PASSENGER WEIGHT SENSOR FOR THE SRS AIRBAG SYSTEM HAD BEEN INTERMITTENTLY GOING ON AND OFF WITH SOMEONE IN THE SEAT AND OUT OF THE SEAT. THIS BEGAN WITHIN 100 MILES OF OWNERSHIP, AND OCCURRED VERY FREQUENTLY. THE DEALER COULD NEVER REPLICATE THIS. THEY STATED THE SYSTEM WAS DESIGNED TO WORK THAT WAY EVEN WHEN A 300 LB. TECH WAS SITTING IN THE SEAT AND THE LIGHT CAME ON SHOWING THE AIR…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUZUKI SX4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE ON A CONSISTENT BASIS. WHEN A PASSENGER WOULD SIT IN THE FRONT SEAT THE LIGHT WOULD REMAIN ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO ADVISED HIM THAT THE SENSOR FAILED AND THE ENTIRE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFI…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUZUKI SX4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 13V405000 (AIR BAGS). HOWEVER, THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE DEALER COULD NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE FOR SEVEN MONTHS SINCE THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE.
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2007 Suzuki SX4?
It's a meaningful issue. 49 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
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Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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