Suzuki Swift Recall R/2019/186: Unintended Activation Of The Side Air Bag Curtain Air Bag And Seat Pre Tensioner May Occur…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 12 Jun 2019
- Launched
- 22,437
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2019/186
- DVSA reference
Suzuki recalled Swift vehicles built between 3 February 2017 and 13 February 2019. Unintended activation of side and curtain air bags and seat belt pre-tensioner. The recall notice describes the fix as: software update to airbag controle module. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Unintended activation of side and curtain air bags and seat belt pre-tensioner.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: UNINTENDED ACTIVATION OF THE SIDE AIR BAG CURTAIN AIR BAG AND SEAT PRE TENSIONER MAY OCCUR WHEN REAR DOOR IS SLAMMED SHUT. Defect: Unintended activation of side and curtain air bags and seat belt pre-tensioner. Remedy: Software update to Airbag Controle Module.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: unintended activation of the side air bag curtain air bag and seat pre tensioner may occur when rear door is slammed shut.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: software update to airbag controle module. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Swift built between 3 February 2017 and 13 February 2019 may be included. Suzuki estimates 22,437 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 DVSA reference R/2019/186. 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/2018/135 on 21 May 2018, for front seat side airbag bracket may be insecure. The one launched after it was R/2020/042 on 14 Mar 2020, for in the event of deployment the air bag may not inflate properly. You can also see every Suzuki recall, all recalls launched in 2019 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/186, launched 12 June 2019. 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.