Suzuki Swift Recall R/2011/155: eSP May Not Function Correctly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 12 Jan 2012
- Launched
- 215
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2011/155
- DVSA reference
Suzuki recalled Swift vehicles built between 1 June 2011 and 31 July 2011. Possibility of improper ABS/ESP/TCS function during extreme driving conditions due to production failure of certain ESP units.Normal braking is not affected. The dealer will check ESP unit and if affected replace the ESP unit. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Possibility of improper ABS/ESP/TCS function during extreme driving conditions due to production failure of certain ESP units.Normal braking is not affected.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ESP MAY NOT FUNCTION CORRECTLY Defect: Possibility of improper ABS/ESP/TCS function during extreme driving conditions due to production failure of certain ESP units.Normal braking is not affected. Remedy: Check ESP unit and if affected replace the ESP unit.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: eSP may not function correctly.
The Fix
The dealer will check ESP unit and if affected replace the ESP unit.
Are You Affected?
Swift built between 1 June 2011 and 31 July 2011 may be included. Suzuki estimates 215 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?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Suzuki.
- Book with any franchised Suzuki dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/2011/155. 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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This is one of 90 Suzuki recalls in DVSA’s data. The Suzuki recall launched before it was R/2011/088 on 19 Sep 2011, for fuel may leak. The one launched after it was R/2013/081 on 5 Aug 2013, for possibility of fire. You can also see every Suzuki recall, all recalls launched in 2012 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2011/155, launched 12 January 2012. 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.