Suzuki Jimny Recall R/2015/163: Loss Of Stability, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 25 Sep 2015
- Launched
- 170
- vehicles in the UK
- R15/11
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Suzuki recalled Jimny vehicles built between 15 December 2014 and 16 January 2015. Small resin fragments may have been left in the Electronic Stability Control unit during production. The dealer will replace the ESC unit. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Small resin fragments may have been left in the Electronic Stability Control unit during production. These fragments may cause the ESC valves to stick and delay operation of the ABS/ESC systems.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: LOSS OF STABILITY Defect: Small resin fragments may have been left in the Electronic Stability Control unit during production. These fragments may cause the ESC valves to stick and delay operation of the ABS/ESC systems. Remedy: Replace the ESC unit.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the ESC valves to stick and delay operation of the ABS/ESC systems.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the ESC unit.
Are You Affected?
Jimny built between 15 December 2014 and 16 January 2015 may be included. Suzuki estimates 170 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 R15/11 or the DVSA reference R/2015/163. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| JimnyJimny fuel pump replacement | Urgent | R/2024/138 | |
| JimnyImproper design of the driver side and the passenger side door harnesses may affect air bag operation | Urgent | R/2021/173 | |
| JimnyThe fuel feeding impeller in the fuel pump may be swollen and deformed | Urgent | R/2021/172 | |
| JimnyBraking performance may be reduced | Urgent | R/2016/211 | |
| JimnySteering effort may decrease | Urgent | R/2014/061 |
This is one of 90 Suzuki recalls in DVSA’s data. The Suzuki recall launched before it was R/2015/165 on 7 Aug 2015, for unintended vehicle braking. The one launched after it was R/2016/041 on 8 Mar 2016, for rear axle may fail. You can also see every Suzuki recall, all recalls launched in 2015 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2015/163, launched 25 September 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.