Suzuki Wagon R Recall R/2014/084: Airbag May Not Function To Specification, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 16 Oct 2014
- Launched
- 8,760
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2014/084
- DVSA reference
Suzuki recalled Wagon R vehicles built between 21 December 2001 and 31 October 2003. The drivers airbag may not deploy in the case of a frontal collision. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the passenger airbag pigtail. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The drivers airbag may not deploy in the case of a frontal collision. This because the passenger airbag pigtail is not to specification.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: AIRBAG MAY NOT FUNCTION TO SPECIFICATION Defect: The drivers airbag may not deploy in the case of a frontal collision. This because the passenger airbag pigtail is not to specification. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the passenger airbag pigtail.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: airbag may not function to specification.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the passenger airbag pigtail.
Are You Affected?
Wagon R built between 21 December 2001 and 31 October 2003 may be included. Suzuki estimates 8,760 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/2014/084. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| JimnyImproper design of the driver side and the passenger side door harnesses may affect air bag operation | Urgent | R/2021/173 | |
| Grand VitaraIn the event of deployment the air bag may not inflate properly | Urgent | R/2020/042 | |
| SwiftUnintended activation of the side air bag curtain air bag and seat pre tensioner may occur when rear door is slammed shut | Urgent | R/2019/186 | |
| CelerioFront seat side airbag bracket may be insecure | Urgent | R/2018/135 | |
| SX4 S-CrossFront airbags may not deploy correctly | Urgent | R/2016/095 |
This is one of 90 Suzuki recalls in DVSA’s data. The Suzuki recall launched before it was R/2014/061 on 4 Jun 2014, for steering effort may decrease. The one launched after it was R/2014/105 on 30 Oct 2014, for engine failure may occur. You can also see every Suzuki recall, all recalls launched in 2014 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2014/084, launched 16 October 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.