THE VEHICLE IS CONFRONTING PROBLEMS WITH THE AIR BAGS SECURITY SYSTEMS IN MOTION. WE UNDERSTAND THAT THIS IS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS CIRCUMSTANCE, WHICH DESERVES A DETAILED INVESTIGATION.. DUE TO THE INFORMATION WE HAVE RECEIVED, THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN THE SUBJECT OF INVESTIGATIONS THAT HAVE NOT BEEN NOTIFIED TO US. RECALLS MAY HAVE BEEN ORDERED.
2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara airbags problems
moderate 7 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
7
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 7 most recent
AIRBAG LIGHT DOES NOT TURN OFF
I OWN 2 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA 2010 & 2007 AND I GOT A RECALL NOTICE FROM THE MANUFACTURE FOR TAKING THE CAR TO THE DEALER FOR FIXING THE AIR BAG ISSUE RECALL CALLED DV SO I CHECKED AND THE NEAREST AUTHORIZED DEALER IS A ONE OUR DRIVE SO I CALLED THE MANUFACTURE AND ASKED FOR HELP BECAUSE ITS THEIR PROBLEM AND THEY SHOULD SOME HOW HELP COSTUMERS TO GET THE CAR REPAIR BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HEART THE APP…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WOULD INTERMITTENTLY ILLUMINATE WHEN THERE WAS MOVEMENT IN THE SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE DRIVER SEAT CUSHION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 1…
WHEN I BUY THE CAR IN BETWEEN 2 WEEK AGO IT HACE THE AIRBAG TURN ON AND THE PASS TOO WHEN I ASK A MECHANIC WHO SPEACILIZED IN SUZUKI HE SAID THAT IT NEED TO GO TO A DESLER OF SUZUKI BECAUSE THE PROBLEM IS FROM FABRIC AND THE CAR NEVER WAS IN A ACCIDENT
TKE AIR BAGA LIGHT ON INCLUDIND PASS LIGHT
PREVIOUS RECALL REPAIR BY DEALER IN 2014 (RECALL ID CODE "VD") HAS FAILED AGAIN. THIS TIME DEALER WILL NOT GUARANTEE THE WORK PERFORMED SINCE IT WAS DONE ALMOST 5 YEARS AGO. PART ALONE IS $500 (PASSENGER OCCUPANCY SENSOR MAT). ORIGINAL RECALL NOTICE AND DEALER RECEIPT FROM 2014 IS ATTACHED. SUSPECT ROOT CAUSE OF FAILURE NOT FOUND OR ADDRESSED IN REPAIR. FAILURE MODE AND TROUBLE CODE (DTC B1312…
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 7 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,100 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
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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