Suzuki Ignis Recall R/2021/135: The Breather Pipe May Not Be Properly Welded To The Fuel Tank, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 13 May 2021
- Launched
- 371
- vehicles in the UK
- R21/03
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Suzuki recalled Ignis vehicles built between 13 July 2020 and 24 November 2020. The breather pipe may not be properly welded to the fuel tank. The recall notice describes the fix as: fuel tank replacement. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The breather pipe may not be properly welded to the fuel tank.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE BREATHER PIPE MAY NOT BE PROPERLY WELDED TO THE FUEL TANK Defect: The breather pipe may not be properly welded to the fuel tank. Remedy: Fuel tank replacement.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the breather pipe may not be properly welded to the fuel tank.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: fuel tank replacement.
Are You Affected?
Ignis built between 13 July 2020 and 24 November 2020 may be included. Suzuki estimates 371 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 R21/03 or the DVSA reference R/2021/135. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ignis, SwiftMeasures against loosening of steering shaft nut | Urgent | R/2025/050 | |
| Baleno, Ignis, SwiftIntegrated starter generator belt belt may fail | Urgent | R/2018/078 | |
| Baleno, Ignis, SwiftBattery may fail to charge which could cause engine to stall and lights to fade | Urgent | R/2018/071 | |
| IgnisFire may occur | Urgent | R/2015/094 | |
| IgnisAirbag may deploy irregularly | Urgent | R/2007/010 |
This is one of 90 Suzuki recalls in DVSA’s data. The Suzuki recall launched before it was R/2021/059 on 26 Feb 2021, for vehicle emission outputs may not be correct. The one launched after it was R/2021/172 on 12 Jul 2021, for the fuel feeding impeller in the fuel pump may be swollen and deformed. You can also see every Suzuki recall, all recalls launched in 2021 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/135, launched 13 May 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.