Suzuki SX4 S-Cross, Vitara Recall R/2021/059: Vehicle Emission Outputs May Not Be Correct, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 26 Feb 2021
- Launched
- 7,001
- vehicles in the UK
- R21/01
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Suzuki recalled SX4 S-Cross, Vitara vehicles built between 7 February 2015 and 23 September 2016. Vehicle emission outputs may not be correct. The recall notice describes the fix as: software upgrade to be carried out. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Vehicle emission outputs may not be correct.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: VEHICLE EMISSION OUTPUTS MAY NOT BE CORRECT Defect: Vehicle emission outputs may not be correct. Remedy: Software upgrade to be carried out
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: vehicle emission outputs may not be correct.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: software upgrade to be carried out. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
SX4 S-Cross, Vitara built between 7 February 2015 and 23 September 2016 may be included. Suzuki estimates 7,001 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 R21/01 or the DVSA reference R/2021/059. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S-Cross, VitaraCanister Replacement | Urgent | R/2025/127 | |
| S-Cross, VitaraLeft rear brake pipe inspection | Urgent | R/2024/032 | |
| Baleno, S-Cross, Swift, Swift Sport and 1 moreSome vehicles have an inappropriate design and material on check valve of vacuum pump | Urgent | R/2022/267 | |
| SX4 S-CrossFront airbags may not deploy correctly | Urgent | R/2016/095 | |
| Swift, SX4 S-Cross 2WD, SX4 S-Cross 4WD, VitaraRear axle may fail | Book soon | R/2016/041 |
This is one of 90 Suzuki recalls in DVSA’s data. The Suzuki recall launched before it was R/2020/042 on 14 Mar 2020, for in the event of deployment the air bag may not inflate properly. The one launched after it was R/2021/135 on 13 May 2021, for the breather pipe may not be properly welded to the fuel tank. You can also see every Suzuki recall and all recalls launched in 2021.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/059, launched 26 February 2021. 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.