Suzuki Baleno, Ignis, Swift Recall R/2018/071: Battery May Fail To Charge Which Could Cause Engine To Stall And Lights To Fade, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 13 Mar 2018
- Launched
- 6,313
- vehicles in the UK
- R18/02
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Suzuki recalled Baleno, Ignis, Swift vehicles built between 2 February 2016 and 22 November 2017. Due to incorrect software in the Engine Control Module (ECM) the ENG A-STOP (Engine Auto Stop Start System) OFF light may blink & the ENG A-STOP system may become inoperative. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and reprogramme the ECM with corrected software. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to incorrect software in the Engine Control Module (ECM) the ENG A-STOP (Engine Auto Stop Start System) OFF light may blink & the ENG A-STOP system may become inoperative. If the car is driven continuously in this condition the lead-acid battery will not be charged. In the worst case there is a possibility that the lights will dim and the engine may stall and not restart due to low battery voltage.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BATTERY MAY FAIL TO CHARGE WHICH COULD CAUSE ENGINE TO STALL AND LIGHTS TO FADE Defect: Due to incorrect software in the Engine Control Module (ECM) the ENG A-STOP (Engine Auto Stop Start System) OFF light may blink & the ENG A-STOP system may become inoperative. If the car is driven continuously in this condition the lead-acid battery will not be charged. In the worst case there is a possibility that the lights will dim and the engine may stall and not restart due to low battery voltage. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and reprogramme the ECM with corrected software.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause eNGINE TO STALL AND LIGHTS TO FADE.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and reprogramme the ECM with corrected software. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Baleno, Ignis, Swift built between 2 February 2016 and 22 November 2017 may be included. Suzuki estimates 6,313 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.
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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 R18/02 or the DVSA reference R/2018/071. 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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| SwiftUnintended activation of the side air bag curtain air bag and seat pre tensioner may occur when rear door is slammed shut | Urgent | R/2019/186 | |
| Baleno, Ignis, SwiftIntegrated starter generator belt belt may fail | Urgent | R/2018/078 |
This is one of 90 Suzuki recalls in DVSA’s data. The Suzuki recall launched before it was R/2017/076 on 20 Mar 2017, for driver may be unable to change / select gear. The one launched after it was R/2018/078 on 26 Mar 2018, for integrated starter generator belt belt may fail. You can also see every Suzuki recall, all recalls launched in 2018 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/071, launched 13 March 2018. 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.