Suzuki SX4 Recall R/2014/016: Engine May Seize, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 12 Feb 2014
- Launched
- 471
- vehicles in the UK
- R14/01
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Suzuki recalled SX4 vehicles built between 26 March 2013 and 14 January 2014. Rear differential oild level may not be correct due to issue with filling procedure during production. The dealer will check oil level. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Rear differential oild level may not be correct due to issue with filling procedure during production. This shortfall in filling could be approx 50% of the required amount. If oil level in rear differential is low the differential could become noisey and eventually seize.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ENGINE MAY SEIZE Defect: Rear differential oild level may not be correct due to issue with filling procedure during production. This shortfall in filling could be approx 50% of the required amount. If oil level in rear differential is low the differential could become noisey and eventually seize. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and check oil level. If the level is low the official advice is for the dealer to contact head office. This is a new model and a large percentage are still in manufacturer/dealer control.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: engine may seize.
The Fix
The dealer will check oil level.
Are You Affected?
SX4 built between 26 March 2013 and 14 January 2014 may be included. Suzuki estimates 471 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 campaign code R14/01 or the DVSA reference R/2014/016. 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?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| SX4Fuel tank may become loose | Urgent | R/2014/185 | |
| SX4Parking brake cable may detach | Urgent | R/2007/048 |
This is one of 90 Suzuki recalls in DVSA’s data. The Suzuki recall launched before it was R/2013/081 on 5 Aug 2013, for possibility of fire. The one launched after it was R/2014/045 on 24 Apr 2014, for brake fluid may leak. You can also see every Suzuki recall and all recalls launched in 2014.
Source: DVSA recall R/2014/016, launched 12 February 2014. 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.