Suzuki Baleno, Ignis, Swift Recall R/2018/078: Integrated Starter Generator Belt Belt May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 26 Mar 2018
- Launched
- 2,247
- vehicles in the UK
- R18/03
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Suzuki recalled Baleno, Ignis, Swift vehicles built between 10 February 2016 and 13 March 2017. Due to a lack of strength in the Integrated Starter Generator (ISG) Belt may break during usage. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace the ISG belt. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to a lack of strength in the Integrated Starter Generator (ISG) Belt may break during usage. If this happens the water pump will become inoperative and the charging light will illuminate. The coolant temperature warning light will also light due to an increase in coolant temperature. In the worst case scenario the engine may stall and not restart.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: INTEGRATED STARTER GENERATOR BELT BELT MAY FAIL Defect: Due to a lack of strength in the Integrated Starter Generator (ISG) Belt may break during usage. If this happens the water pump will become inoperative and the charging light will illuminate. The coolant temperature warning light will also light due to an increase in coolant temperature. In the worst case scenario the engine may stall and not restart. Remedy: On affected vehicles replace the ISG belt.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: integrated starter generator belt belt may fail.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace the ISG belt.
Are You Affected?
Baleno, Ignis, Swift built between 10 February 2016 and 13 March 2017 may be included. Suzuki estimates 2,247 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 R18/03 or the DVSA reference R/2018/078. 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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|---|---|---|---|
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| IgnisThe breather pipe may not be properly welded to the fuel tank | Urgent | R/2021/135 | |
| 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, SwiftBattery may fail to charge which could cause engine to stall and lights to fade | Urgent | R/2018/071 |
This is one of 90 Suzuki recalls in DVSA’s data. The Suzuki recall launched before it was R/2018/071 on 13 Mar 2018, for battery may fail to charge which could cause engine to stall and lights to fade. The one launched after it was R/2018/135 on 21 May 2018, for front seat side airbag bracket may be insecure. You can also see every Suzuki recall, all recalls launched in 2018 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/078, launched 26 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.