Suzuki Swace Recall R/2024/491: Skid Control ECU Reprogramming, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 12 Jan 2025
- Launched
- 1,888
- vehicles in the UK
- R24/08
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Suzuki recalled Swace vehicles built between 16 January 2023 and 11 October 2024. When the brake pedal is applied during cornering the driver may temporarily experience a hard brake pedal with reduced braking force causing the brake stopping distance to be more than expected. The dealer will install modified software to skid control electronic control unit. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
When the brake pedal is applied during cornering the driver may temporarily experience a hard brake pedal with reduced braking force causing the brake stopping distance to be more than expected. This may result in an increased risk of a crash.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Skid control ECU Reprogramming Defect: On affected vehicles when the brake pedal is applied during cornering the driver may temporarily experience a hard brake pedal with reduced braking force causing the brake stopping distance to be more than expected. This may result in an increased risk of a crash. Remedy: Install modified software to Skid Control Electronic Control Unit.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the brake stopping distance to be more than expected.
The Fix
The dealer will install modified software to skid control electronic control unit. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Swace built between 16 January 2023 and 11 October 2024 may be included. Suzuki estimates 1,888 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?
Choose the make and model so we can match recalls to your car.
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 R24/08 or the DVSA reference R/2024/491. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Across, SwaceCombination meter reprogramming or replacement: early notification | Low | R/2025/314 | |
| DR-Z400S, DR-Z400SMRear Brake reservoir cap screw tightening | Urgent | R/2025/537 | |
| GSX1300RRQGSX1300RRQ(Hayabusa) front brake master cylinder replacement recall campaign (2ND) | Urgent | R/2024/433 | |
| 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 |
This is one of 90 Suzuki recalls in DVSA’s data. The Suzuki recall launched before it was R/2024/433 on 12 Nov 2024, for gSX1300RRQ(Hayabusa) front brake master cylinder replacement recall campaign (2ND). The one launched after it was R/2025/050 on 17 Feb 2025, for measures against loosening of steering shaft nut. You can also see every Suzuki recall, all recalls launched in 2025 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2024/491, launched 12 January 2025. 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.