Suzuki Celerio Recall R/2018/135: Front Seat Side Airbag Bracket May Be Insecure, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 21 May 2018
- Launched
- 698
- vehicles in the UK
- R18/06
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Suzuki recalled Celerio vehicles built between 8 January 2018 and 28 February 2018. The front seat side airbag bracket may not be secured and may not work correctly in the event of an accident. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles check and secure bracket if required. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The front seat side airbag bracket may not be secured and may not work correctly in the event of an accident. The airbag may fail to deploy in an accident.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FRONT SEAT SIDE AIRBAG BRACKET MAY BE INSECURE Defect: The front seat side airbag bracket may not be secured and may not work correctly in the event of an accident. The airbag may fail to deploy in an accident. Remedy: On affected vehicles check and secure bracket if required.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: front seat side airbag bracket may be insecure.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles check and secure bracket if required.
Are You Affected?
Celerio built between 8 January 2018 and 28 February 2018 may be included. Suzuki estimates 698 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 R18/06 or the DVSA reference R/2018/135. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CelerioBrake failure may occur | Stop driving | R/2015/018 | |
| JimnyImproper design of the driver side and the passenger side door harnesses may affect air bag operation | Urgent | R/2021/173 | |
| Grand VitaraIn the event of deployment the air bag may not inflate properly | Urgent | R/2020/042 | |
| 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 | |
| SX4 S-CrossFront airbags may not deploy correctly | Urgent | R/2016/095 |
This is one of 90 Suzuki recalls in DVSA’s data. The Suzuki recall launched before it was R/2018/078 on 26 Mar 2018, for integrated starter generator belt belt may fail. The one launched after it was R/2019/186 on 12 Jun 2019, for unintended activation of the side air bag curtain air bag and seat pre tensioner may occur…. You can also see every Suzuki recall, all recalls launched in 2018 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/135, launched 21 May 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.