Suzuki Ignis Recall R/2015/094: Fire May Occur, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 19 Jun 2015
- Launched
- 15,117
- vehicles in the UK
- R15/08
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Suzuki recalled Ignis vehicles built between 1 June 2000 and 1 August 2004. Grease applied to the contact points inside the ignition switch may carbonize by heat which is generated from an arcing when the moving side leaves the fixed contact point. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and fit a new ignition switch. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Grease applied to the contact points inside the ignition switch may carbonize by heat which is generated from an arcing when the moving side leaves the fixed contact point. The carbonized grease can cause the switch to smoke and in the worst case a fire may occur.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FIRE MAY OCCUR Defect: Grease applied to the contact points inside the ignition switch may carbonize by heat which is generated from an arcing when the moving side leaves the fixed contact point. The carbonized grease can cause the switch to smoke and in the worst case a fire may occur. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit a new ignition switch.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the switch to smoke and in the worst case a fire may occur.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and fit a new ignition switch.
Are You Affected?
Ignis built between 1 June 2000 and 1 August 2004 may be included. Suzuki estimates 15,117 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 R15/08 or the DVSA reference R/2015/094. 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 RSPV/2015/004 on 15 Jun 2015, for rear axle may fail. The one launched after it was R/2015/165 on 7 Aug 2015, for unintended vehicle braking. You can also see every Suzuki recall, all recalls launched in 2015 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2015/094, launched 19 June 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.