AI Damage2010 Suzuki Kazashi: common problems
Owners of the 2010 Suzuki Kazashi filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel system and air bags. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 7
What fails most often
- 1 Fuel system 29% of all complaints
- 2 Air bags 14% of all complaints
- 3 Electrical system 14% of all complaints
- 4 Engine 14% of all complaints
- 5 Exterior lighting 14% of all complaints
- 6 Fuel/propulsion system 14% of all complaints
- 7 Powertrain 14% of all complaints
- 8 Structure 14% of all complaints
- Fuel system: 2 complaints (29% of all).
- Air bags: 1 complaints (14% of all).
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (14% of all).
- Engine: 1 complaints (14% of all).
- Exterior lighting: 1 complaints (14% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 7 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Hello, this is regarding recall vg/14v-464 for my 2010 suzuki kizashi that I received in a letter dated august 9, 2019 the nearest suzuki dealership is out of state and requires roundtrip traveling of approx 50 miles plus toll charges. I would like my mechanic at bd automotive to perform this service.
Looking to buy this car here in arizona, and this vin seems to match the vehicle...but doesn't come back with results when I plug vin # in to databases. Could you please chk vin [xxx] and tell me if this car is affected and if so, whether recalls were completed? Thank you.
While driving approximately 15 mph, the contact noticed a smoke odor from the radio speakers near the back seats of the vehicle. The contact pulled over and stopped the vehicle. The radio speaker in the backseat caught on fire, which spread to the entire vehicle. The vehicle was towed and deemed totaled.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 (na) suzuki kazashi. While driving approximately 40 mph, the air bags deployed without warning or impact when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer who stated that the vehicle must have crashed into something.
I have three of these cars and it does not happen just on mine. The beginning of last year I took a road trip and on the hwy my car went form 78 to less then [address] I had to pull over. Througout the course of having our cars the dealership called it vapor lock. You have to pull over and let you car rest?
Car was recalled for an exaporator line repair on the fuel tank and the closest authorized repair center is in wilmingron.nc a 3 hour drive for me and return and I am disabled and cannot go that far need another solution suzuki will not send me the parts to have neineke do the work local.
The contact stated that while driving the headlights failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the front bumper needed to come off the vehicle in order for the light bulb to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 12,538 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 34% most complained about).
What to check before buying
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Suzuki Kazashi?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: fuel system, air bags, electrical system. Total complaints: 7. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: headlights and tail lights (14%), infotainment or screen glitches (14%), smoke, burning smell, fire (14%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2010 Suzuki Kazashi?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2010 Suzuki Kazashi from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2010 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.