Suzuki Jimny Recall R/2016/211: Braking Performance May Be Reduced, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 28 Oct 2016
- Launched
- 447
- vehicles in the UK
- R16/09
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Suzuki recalled Jimny vehicles built between 18 January 2014 and 31 July 2014. The brake servo booster may not have been correctly manufactured. The dealer will replace Brake Servo Booster on affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The brake servo booster may not have been correctly manufactured. This may cause a harder feel to the brake pedal operation and require more effort from the driver.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKING PERFORMANCE MAY BE REDUCED Defect: The brake servo booster may not have been correctly manufactured. This may cause a harder feel to the brake pedal operation and require more effort from the driver. Remedy: Replace Brake Servo Booster on affected vehicles.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause a harder feel to the brake pedal operation and require more effort from the driver.
The Fix
The dealer will replace Brake Servo Booster on affected vehicles.
Are You Affected?
Jimny built between 18 January 2014 and 31 July 2014 may be included. Suzuki estimates 447 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 R16/09 or the DVSA reference R/2016/211. 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 | |
| JimnyLoss of stability | Urgent | R/2015/163 | |
| 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/2016/106 on 20 Jun 2016, for braking efficiency may be reduced. The one launched after it was R/2017/076 on 20 Mar 2017, for driver may be unable to change / select gear. You can also see every Suzuki recall, all recalls launched in 2016 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/211, launched 28 October 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.