Suzuki Motor of America, Inc
The deactivated front air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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The 2013 Suzuki Kizashi has 4 active recall campaigns on file and only 5 owner complaints in the NHTSA database. Often that means the recall caught it before the field did.
The 2013 Suzuki Kizashi has 5 NHTSA owner complaints and 4 recalls on file (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.
| Model year | Owner complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Kizashi | 22 | 1 |
| 2011 Kizashi | 22 | 0 |
| 2012 Kizashi | 23 | 0 |
| 2013 Kizashi (this page) | 5 | 4 |
| 2014 Kizashi | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 Kizashi | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 Kizashi | 0 | 0 |
Limited NHTSA data — only 5 complaints on file. The score reflects what's reported, but a small sample skews easily. 4 active recalls on file.
Only 5 NHTSA complaints on file — too few for a confident call. The 4 active recalls above remain authoritative; read those first.
Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.
The contact owns a 2013 Suzuki Kizashi. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that an unknown warning light was illuminated. The contact…
I took my car to get a alignment n come to find out that they couldn't align the back wheels to to seize bolt and also my steering rack n pinionand it's also reading code c1122
The radio unit provides the view of the rear camera. When the radio fails there is no back up camera. Apparently there is a power defect in the radio system so it will not function and therefore no rear camera function.
The deactivated front air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
In the event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment, an incorrect classification may result in the passenger frontal air bag deploying even if there is a child in the front passenger seat, increasing their risk of injury.
A cracked tank may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
Limited NHTSA data. Only 5 owner complaints have been filed for the 2013 Suzuki Kizashi, which is not enough for a meaningful reliability score. Active recalls (if any) are listed on this page and remain authoritative — those are verified defects regardless of complaint volume. For a confident reliability read we look for at least 10 owner complaints in the federal database.
Only 5 NHTSA complaints on file — too few for a confident call. The 4 active recalls above remain authoritative; read those first. We don't issue a buy/avoid verdict on the 2013 Suzuki Kizashi without a meaningful complaint sample — doing so off a handful of filings would be guesswork.
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on the 2013 Suzuki Kizashi to flag a standout failure pattern. Run the VIN for open recalls — those are free to fix regardless of warranty — get a standard pre-purchase inspection, and ask the seller for service records.
Hard to say from federal data alone — only 5 owner complaints have been filed. Lean on the recall list above, a pre-purchase inspection, and a vehicle-history report on the specific VIN. Our data tells you what the model is known for; a history report tells you what that exact car has been through.
No problem area has crossed our reporting threshold yet, which is a good sign for this vehicle.
Major repair items haven't been flagged often enough on this vehicle to single one out.
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Hard to say from NHTSA data alone with only 5 complaints on file. A quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. The decision comes down to your specific situation: vehicle cost, miles on it, how long you plan to keep it, and whether you can absorb a $3K–$8K repair without straining cashflow. With limited public data on this vehicle, lean on the recall list above and check owner forums before committing.