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2012 Suzuki Kizashi airbags problems
moderate Owners of the 2012 Suzuki Kizashi have filed 6 NHTSA complaints about the airbags at roughly $1,100 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See airbags across all vehicles →
Complaints
6
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,100
| Model year | airbags complaints |
|---|---|
| 2011 Kizashi | 3 |
| 2012 Kizashi (this page) | 6 |
When does it fail?
Of the 6 airbags complaints filed for the 2012 Suzuki Kizashi, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 75,000-100,000 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
Airbags accounts for 26% of all owner complaints filed against this vehicle, across 3 categories tracked.
No new NHTSA airbags complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 5 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
What owners are reporting 6 most recent
The contact owns a 2012 Suzuki Kizashi. The contact stated that the front passenger’s side air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact had previously received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V343000 (Air Bags) in 2019. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer on 7/18/2021 and had the recall repair completed. The contact stated that on 8/18/2021, the front passenger’s side…
The contact owns a 2012 Suzuki Kizashi. The contact had received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V187000 (Seats, Air Bags); however, the contact was informed that the dealer could not repair the vehicle. The contact stated that the dealer and the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not…
Was driving my 2012 when suddenly the airbag light came on. The codes that came up are b1084, b1312, and b1015. The codes were cleared but the b1312 stayed on. The problem is that the passenger seat belt light is staying on with or without a passenger, and buckled or not. The air bag b1312 says that the issue is something in the passenger seat sensor mat performance. This car is clean and has…
I was driving my 2012 when suddenly the airbag light came on. The codes that came up are b1084, b1312, and b1015. The codes were cleared but the b1312 stayed on. The problem is that the passenger seat belt light is staying on with or without a passenger, and buckled or not. The air bag b1312 says that the issue is something in the passenger seat sensor mat performance. This car is clean and…
Passenger air bag off. This statement lights up on my dash board when a passenger places them selves on the passenger seat, and stays light up until the passenger removes them selves from the seat. This problem exists on a recall placed by your organization for 2006-2011 Suzuki grand vitara and 2007-2011 Suzuki sx4 vehicles.
Had airbags trouble with your 2012 Suzuki Kizashi?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2012 Suzuki Kizashi?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 6 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?
Based on the 6 complaints filed, airbags issues most often appear around 49,810 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 $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.
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/2012/Suzuki/Kizashi.
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. Some links on this page are affiliate links.