Suzuki Swift Recall R/2016/106: Braking Efficiency May Be Reduced, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 20 Jun 2016
- Launched
- 8,045
- vehicles in the UK
- 4W-TS-0516-034
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Suzuki recalled Swift vehicles built between 1 September 2014 and 22 December 2015. The rear calipers may not have been manufacturer to design specifications. as a result the seals may allow brake fluid to leak. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace rear calipers. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The rear calipers may not have been manufacturer to design specifications. as a result the seals may allow brake fluid to leak. This may affect brake efficiency but the brake fluid level warning light will illuminate before the reservoir is depleted.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKING EFFICIENCY MAY BE REDUCED Defect: The rear calipers may not have been manufacturer to design specifications. as a result the seals may allow brake fluid to leak. This may affect brake efficiency but the brake fluid level warning light will illuminate before the reservoir is depleted . Remedy: On affected vehicles replace rear calipers
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: braking efficiency may be reduced.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace rear calipers.
Are You Affected?
Swift built between 1 September 2014 and 22 December 2015 may be included. Suzuki estimates 8,045 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 4W-TS-0516-034 or the DVSA reference R/2016/106. 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/2016/095 on 9 May 2016, for front airbags may not deploy correctly. The one launched after it was R/2016/211 on 28 Oct 2016, for braking performance may be reduced. You can also see every Suzuki recall, all recalls launched in 2016 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/106, launched 20 June 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.