Suzuki Jimny Recall R/2021/173: Improper Design Of The Driver Side And The Passenger Side Door Harnesses May Affect Air…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 12 Jul 2021
- Launched
- 2,321
- vehicles in the UK
- R21/07
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Suzuki recalled Jimny vehicles built between 31 May 2018 and 2 December 2020. Improper design of the driver side and the passenger side door harnesses may affect air bag operation. The dealer will replace the door harnesses of the affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Improper design of the driver side and the passenger side door harnesses may affect air bag operation.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: IMPROPER DESIGN OF THE DRIVER SIDE AND THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR HARNESSES MAY AFFECT AIR BAG OPERATION Defect: Improper design of the driver side and the passenger side door harnesses may affect air bag operation.. Remedy: Replace the door harnesses of the affected vehicles.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: improper design of the driver side and the passenger side door harnesses may affect air bag operation.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the door harnesses of the affected vehicles.
Are You Affected?
Jimny built between 31 May 2018 and 2 December 2020 may be included. Suzuki estimates 2,321 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 R21/07 or the DVSA reference R/2021/173. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| JimnyJimny fuel pump replacement | Urgent | R/2024/138 | |
| JimnyThe fuel feeding impeller in the fuel pump may be swollen and deformed | Urgent | R/2021/172 | |
| JimnyBraking performance may be reduced | Urgent | R/2016/211 | |
| JimnyLoss of stability | Urgent | R/2015/163 | |
| JimnySteering effort may decrease | Urgent | R/2014/061 |
This is one of 90 Suzuki recalls in DVSA’s data. The Suzuki recall launched before it was R/2021/172 on 12 Jul 2021, for the fuel feeding impeller in the fuel pump may be swollen and deformed. The one launched after it was R/2022/267 on 1 Dec 2022, for some vehicles have an inappropriate design and material on check valve of vacuum pump. You can also see every Suzuki recall, all recalls launched in 2021 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/173, launched 12 July 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.