Replaced driver side headlight jan of 2014, aug of 2014, dec of 2014 and july of 2015. It is always the driver side that goes out every 6 or 7 months. Because the bulb burns out so often, its becoming a hazard to driving at night time. I have made sure to always have an extra bulb when 6 months is approaching just in case. This is not something we should have to replace every 6 months on a newer…
2011 Suzuki Kizashi lighting problems
moderate Owners of the 2011 Suzuki Kizashi have filed 5 NHTSA complaints about the lighting at roughly $250 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See lighting across all vehicles →
Complaints
5
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$250
When does it fail?
Of the 5 lighting complaints filed for the 2011 Suzuki Kizashi, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 25,000-50,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Lighting accounts for 23% of all owner complaints filed against this vehicle, across 4 categories tracked.
No new NHTSA lighting complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 11 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
What owners are reporting 5 most recent
Vehicle low beam headlights have gone out on 5 different occasions. Sometimes at the same time & others just a few days apart. Headlamps have always been fixed at dealer site. They have run checks on electrical system & have found nothing. They have opened ticket with Suzuki & they appear to be ignoring the problem. Filed complaint with Suzuki dispute settlement program & because it was out…
I bought my 2011 Suzuki kazashi pre-owned with a little over 22,000 miles on it in february of 2013. A little less than 2 months later, my driver's side low beam headlight was out. I replaced both low beam headlights myself as I always replace the pair if one goes out. It went out again in march 2014. This time, I had my mechanic replace it because replacing the bulbs were a pain, and I had…
The chief complaint is this car is going thru high and low beam bulbs like no tomorrow, we bought this car brand new from a authorized dealer and they are the ones installing the bulbs not me, we did not have any issues with the bulbs up until 2 years ago plus and it's like the floodgates have let loose, right at this moment the car has blown 2 low beams in the last week and we're sick of it. It…
Vehicle's low beam light bulbs keep burning out every 2-3 month.. Sometimes both at a time, making driving dangerous. Light bulbs were changed by dealer and myself already 6 times. Used OEM as well as other brands - makes no difference. Always used rubber gloves during replacement procedure and never touched the glass portion of the bulb. There is an electrical fault with the vehicle and Suzuki…
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Common questions
How serious is the lighting problem on the 2011 Suzuki Kizashi?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 5 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $250 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the lighting typically fail?
Based on the 5 complaints filed, lighting issues most often appear around 31,135 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $250 for lighting 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 lighting?
No active recalls currently cover lighting 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.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2011/Suzuki/Kizashi.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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