Suzuki SX4 Recall R/2014/185: Fuel Tank May Become Loose, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 16 Feb 2015
- Launched
- 1,522
- vehicles in the UK
- R14/14
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Suzuki recalled SX4 vehicles built between 15 July 2014 and 28 October 2014. A fuel tank supporting strap may not have been correctly formed during production. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace strap. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A fuel tank supporting strap may not have been correctly formed during production. The strap can crack and may with prolonged use break.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FUEL TANK MAY BECOME LOOSE Defect: A fuel tank supporting strap may not have been correctly formed during production. The strap can crack and may with prolonged use break. Remedy: On affected vehicles replace strap.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: fuel tank may become loose.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace strap.
Are You Affected?
SX4 built between 15 July 2014 and 28 October 2014 may be included. Suzuki estimates 1,522 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 R14/14 or the DVSA reference R/2014/185. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SX4Engine may seize | Low | R/2014/016 | |
| SX4Parking brake cable may detach | Urgent | R/2007/048 | |
| S-Cross, VitaraCanister Replacement | Urgent | R/2025/127 | |
| AN400Fuel hose replacement | Urgent | R/2025/006 | |
| JimnyJimny fuel pump replacement | Urgent | R/2024/138 |
This is one of 90 Suzuki recalls in DVSA’s data. The Suzuki recall launched before it was R/2015/018 on 4 Feb 2015, for brake failure may occur. The one launched after it was RSPV/2015/004 on 15 Jun 2015, for rear axle may fail. You can also see every Suzuki recall, all recalls launched in 2015 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2014/185, launched 16 February 2015. 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.