Suzuki Swift Recall R/2008/099: Airbag May Deploy Inadvertently, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 15 Sep 2008
- Launched
- 15,078
- vehicles in the UK
- R08/03
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Suzuki recalled Swift vehicles. Due to an incorrect routing of the passenger side airbag wiring harness the potential exists that the passenger side airbag might deploy when the ignition is switched on. The dealer will fit the wiring harness re-routed and with a harness protector. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to an incorrect routing of the passenger side airbag wiring harness the potential exists that the passenger side airbag might deploy when the ignition is switched on.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: AIRBAG MAY DEPLOY INADVERTENTLY Defect: It has been identified that due to an incorrect routing of the passenger side airbag wiring harness the potential exists that the passenger side airbag might deploy when the ignition is switched on. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the wiring harness re-routed and fitted with a harness protector.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: airbag may deploy inadvertently.
The Fix
The dealer will fit the wiring harness re-routed and with a harness protector.
Are You Affected?
Swift may be included. Suzuki estimates 15,078 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Suzuki, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
Choose the make and model so we can match recalls to your car.
What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Suzuki.
- Book with any franchised Suzuki dealer, quoting the campaign code R08/03 or the DVSA reference R/2008/099. See how to get a Suzuki recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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| Baleno, Ignis, SwiftIntegrated starter generator belt belt may fail | Urgent | R/2018/078 | |
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This is one of 90 Suzuki recalls in DVSA’s data. The Suzuki recall launched before it was R/2007/180 on 4 Feb 2008, for fuel may leak. The one launched after it was R/2008/120 on 22 Sep 2008, for fire may occur. You can also see every Suzuki recall, all recalls launched in 2008 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2008/099, launched 15 September 2008. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.