2011 Suzuki Kizashi: Reliability, Recalls, Known Issues & Cost to Own

Data last updated 2026-07-04 · sources listed throughout · based on public NHTSA data

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2011 Suzuki Kizashi. 22 owner complaints are on file with NHTSA for this model year. New, the 2011 Suzuki Kizashi ranged from $18,999 to $24,699 depending on trim (base MSRP, before options and destination).

Recalls & safety

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2011 Suzuki Kizashi. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE #18V769000 · 31/10/2018

Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Suzuki Kizashi vehicles. Dust can enter the vent line that provides fresh air to the carbon canister, restricting its air flow and possibly creating excessive negative pressure in the fuel tank which may result in the fuel tank cracking.

Remedy: Suzuki has sent owners an initial notification to inform them of the recall. When parts are available, a second notice will be mailed and dealers will install a cover over the opening near the suction pipe inlet, and relocate the suction filter. The fuel cap and fuel tank will also be replaced with improved parts. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE #14V464000 · 30/07/2014

Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Kizashi vehicles manufactured October 2009 through July 2012. In the affected vehicles, spiders may weave a web in the evaporative canister vent hose, blocking it and causing the fuel tank to have an excessive amount of negative pressure.

Remedy: Suzuki is in the process of notifying owners, and dealers will replace the evaporative canister vent line on the affected vehicles with a vent line that has a filter on the end. If the canister vent line is found to be obstructed by a spider web, the fuel tank will also be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 12, 2014. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is VG.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) #14V811000 · 22/12/2014

Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 SX4 vehicles manufactured July 16, 2009, to November 1, 2012, and 2010-2013 Kizashi vehicles manufactured October 13, 2009, to October 31, 2012. The shift selector can be moved out of the "Park" position without depressing the brake pedal.

Remedy: Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shift selector assembly and inspect, and if necessary, replace the shift knob, free of charge. The recall began January 16, 2015. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-714-996-7040. Suzuki's number for this recall is VL.
SEATS #19V187000 · 07/03/2019

Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Kizashi and 2006-2013 Grand Vitara vehicles. The front passenger leather seat may shrink due to high humidity and high temperature. As a result, the occupant classification system (OCS) sensor mat may not accurately detect if an adult or child is occupying the seat.

Remedy: Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat bottom cushion, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on May 3, 2019. All second letters notifying owners of the remedy were mailed by April 10, 2020. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's numbers for this recall are 4011 and 4012.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE #19V343000 · 02/05/2019

Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling 2010-2013 Kizashi vehicles. The front passenger seat Occupant Classification System (OCS) may misclassify an adult occupant as child and deactivate the front air bag.

Remedy: Suzuki will notify owners, and service providers will replace the front passenger seat cushion, which includes a new OCS mat assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed on October 29, 2021. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is C5.

Whether a recall is still open on a specific car depends on its VIN. Check it free at NHTSA's VIN lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls), or ask the seller for proof the repair was done.

NHTSA crash test (NCAP)

Rollover

4/5

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Trims & original pricing

Trim	Original base MSRP	New today	Engine	MPG
S	$18,999	discontinued	2.4L I4	25
SE	$21,899	discontinued	2.4L I4	26
Sport GTS	$22,899	discontinued	2.4L I4	24
Sport SLS	$24,699	discontinued	2.4L I4	24

Prices are base MSRP for each trim's standard configuration. Options, packages, and destination charges added to what original buyers actually paid.

Sources (1)

carfax.comhttps://www.carfax.com/Research-2011-Suzuki-Kizashi_z3888

Depreciation

2011 entry trim from new typical floor (assumed, past curve data)

Move your cursor along the line to see the estimated value for any year.

Curve anchored at the entry-trim base MSRP ($18,999). Higher trims started higher (up to $24,699), and options added more.

The curve's data ends 10 years in, so the line levels off after that. Treat the tail as a floor, not a forecast: asking prices for older cars depend mostly on condition, mileage, and the current market, and often sit well above it.

Sources (1)

autoweb.comhttps://www.autoweb.com/2011-suzuki-kizashi-sport-road-test-and-review

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 Suzuki Kizashi have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns, affecting: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL); SEATS; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

Is the 2011 Suzuki Kizashi reliable?

22 owner complaints are on file with NHTSA for this model year. See the known-issues section for the specific patterns and the mileage ranges where they appear.

How much did the 2011 Suzuki Kizashi cost new?

Between $18,999 and $24,699 depending on trim. Those are base MSRPs for each trim's standard configuration; options, packages, and destination charges added to what original buyers actually paid.

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