Suzuki Swift, SX4 S-Cross 2WD, SX4 S-Cross 4WD And 1 More Recall R/2016/041: Rear Axle May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 8 Mar 2016
- Launched
- 2,760
- vehicles in the UK
- R106A to C
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Suzuki recalled Swift, SX4 S-Cross 2WD, SX4 S-Cross 4WD and 1 more vehicles built between 29 October 2015 and 17 December 2015. The fixing bolts for the rear axle were mixed with bolts that have no anti friction coating. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace rear axle bolts. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The fixing bolts for the rear axle were mixed with bolts that have no anti friction coating. It is possible that a bolt/s may loosen come off or break and the vehicle could become impossible to drive.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: REAR AXLE MAY FAIL Defect: The fixing bolts for the rear axle were mixed with bolts that have no anti friction coating. It is possible that a bolt/s may loosen come off or break and the vehicle could become impossible to drive. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace rear axle bolts.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: rear axle may fail.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace rear axle bolts.
Are You Affected?
Swift, SX4 S-Cross 2WD, SX4 S-Cross 4WD and 1 more built between 29 October 2015 and 17 December 2015 may be included. Suzuki estimates 2,760 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 campaign code R106A to C or the DVSA reference R/2016/041. 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 R/2015/163 on 25 Sep 2015, for loss of stability. The one launched after it was R/2016/095 on 9 May 2016, for front airbags may not deploy correctly. You can also see every Suzuki recall, all recalls launched in 2016 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/041, launched 8 March 2016. 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.