THE DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON AND TWO DEALERSHIPS LOCALLY HAS SEEN THIS PROBLEM. $1100 FOR A NEW SEAT. THIS SOUNDS TO ME THAT THIS NEEDS TO BE LISTED AS A RECALL, NOT TO MENTION HOW MANY OTHER OWNERS HAS THIS SAME ISSUE POSTED ON THE INTERNET. *TR
2009 Suzuki SX4 airbags problems
severe 26 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
26
Recalls
0
Crashes
3
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 12 most recent
I CURRENTLY OWN A 2009 SUZUKI SX4 CROSSOVER AND WAS RECENTLY IN A COLLISION. I WAS GOING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH IN A FORWARD DIRECTION WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE CROSSED FROM ONE PARKING LOT ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ROAD TRYING TO GET INTO A PARKING LOT DIRECTLY ACROSS TO MY RIGHT. I APPLIED THE BRAKES BEFORE WE COLLIDED, BUT STILL ENDED UP COLLIDING WITH THE OTHER VEHICLE IN A T-BONE POSITION. I HAVE FRON…
FIRST ISSUE IS THE AIRBAGS - DRIVER SIDE CENSOR LIGHT HAS BEEN ON EVER SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE BACK IN 2010. I HAD TO GET THE ENGINE REPLACED DUE TO "ROD KNOCK" ONLY TO FIND THAT THE USED ENGINE OF 52,XXX MILES HAS A LEAK ON THE REAR MAIN SEAL. IT'S LIKELY THAT ISSUE THAT LEAD TO MY ORIGINAL ENGINE FAILING AT AROUND 74,000 MILES. THE DRIVER AIRBAG LIGHT IS STILL ON AFTER SAID ENGINE REPLACIN…
I HAVE RECEIVED TWO SAFETY RECALL LETTERS FROM SUZUKI DETAILING A PROBLEM WITH MY AIRBAG SYSTEM THAT MATCHES A PROBLEM THAT I HAVE HAD WITH THE CAR FOR THE LAST TWO YEARS. MY AIRBAG LIGHT IS ALWAYS ILLUMINATED. WHEN I RECEIVED THE FIRST RECALL LETTER, I TOOK MY CAR TO A SUZUKI DEALERSHIP. THEY CONFIRMED THE DEFECT, BUT TOLD ME THAT THE DIAGNOSTIC CODE GENERATED BY THEIR TEST DID NOT MATCH THE ONE …
DIVER AIRBAG LIGHT IS ALWAYS ON. WHEN TAKEN FOR REPAIRS CODE OFTEN DIFFERS. AUTHORIZED SUZUKI DEALERSHIP SAYS THAT ENTIRE WIRING SYSTEM WOULD NEED REPLACED FOR $3000, BUT COULD NOT GUARANTEE THAT WOULD FIX IT.. IT CAN BE CLEARED, BUT THAT IS ONLY EFFECTIVE FOR A FEW DAYS. LIGHT USED TO BE INTERMITTENT, NOW IT IS CONSTANT. AUTHORIZED SUZUKI DEALERSHIP SAYS WHEN LIGHT IS ON, THE AIR BAG WILL NO…
WHILE DRIVING SUCH CAR THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON AND STATE SOLID SO I PULL OFF THE STREET TO CHECK WHAT'S GOING AND SHUT OFF THE CAR AFTER THAT THE CAR DO NOT START IMMEDIATELY SO TAKE THREE TIMES TO STARTED IT. SINCE THEN THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHTS STAY ON.
2009 SUZUKI SX4 64,000 AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON EVEN THOUGH NEVER IN AN ACCIDENT OR ACTIVATED. CONTACTED DEALERSHIP AND TOLD ME NOT UNDER WARRANTY. COSTS WAY OVER $1,000 TO FIX AND UNFORTUNATELY I DON'T HAVE THAT KIND OF MONEY. I DID SOME RESEARCH AND FOUND AN EXTREMELY HIGH VOLUME OF COMPLAINTS FOR THIS IDENTICAL DILEMMA. I BELIEVE THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL AND SUZUKI SHOULD RECTIFY THIS PROBLEM…
WHILE MY CAR WAS UNDER WARRANTY, ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASIONS I GOT THE AIRBAG SYMBOL. NOW THAT MY WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED NOW THE AIRBAG SYMBOL CAME BACK PLUS THE FRONT PASSENGER SEATBELT UNLOCK LIGHT SYMBOL, EVEN WITH THE SEATBELT SECURED. I WENT TO SUZUKI THEY TOLD ME THAT I HAD TO PAY TO GET MY CAR INSPECTED , I TOLD THEM THAT THIS IS NOT AN ISSUE OF WEAR AND TEAR THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. *…
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUZUKI SX4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN ANYTHING WAS PLACED IN THE DRIVERS SIDE PASSENGER SEAT, THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHICH INDICATED THAT THE AIR BAG SYSTEM HAS BEEN DEACTIVATED. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THAT THE BATTERY FAILED. THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED AND THE COMPUTER SYSTEM WAS RESET. THE CONTACT HAS CONTINUOUSLY EXPERIENCED FAILURES …
THIS VEHICLE AIR BAG SENSOR HAD A PROBLEM EARLY ON.. BROUGHT TO DEALERSHIP THEY RESET... *TR AIR BAG LIGT CAME BACK ON, WANTED ME TO PAY TO RESET IT... SO I NEVER DID... BUT AS I READ OTHER PEOPLE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE WITH A SENSOR THAT SHUTS OFF THE AIRBAG... AND LEAVES IT OFF WITH NO WAY TO TURN IT BACK ON... AND A DEFECTIVE SENSOR IN THE SEAT AND THEY NOW WANT 1,400 TO REPLACE IT.…
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2009 Suzuki SX4?
It's a meaningful issue. 26 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)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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