Suzuki Ignis, Swift Recall R/2025/050: Measures Against Loosening Of Steering Shaft Nut, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 17 Feb 2025
- Launched
- 4,412
- vehicles in the UK
- R25/01
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Suzuki recalled Ignis, Swift vehicles built between 1 June 2022 and 6 January 2023. Steering wheel fastening insufficient the mounting nut may loosen resulting in an abnormal sound or rattling if the use is continued the fitting may become disengaged in the worst case the steering wheel operation may not be possible. The dealer will check and clean the installation condition of the steering wheel in all vehicles install the steering wheel correctly and tighten the nut to the revised specified torque of 43Nm (before: 33Nm). You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Steering wheel fastening insufficient the mounting nut may loosen resulting in an abnormal sound or rattling if the use is continued the fitting may become disengaged in the worst case the steering wheel operation may not be possible.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Measures Against Loosening of Steering Shaft Nut Defect: Steering wheel fastening insufficient the mounting nut may loosen resulting in an abnormal sound or rattling if the use is continued the fitting may become disengaged in the worst case the steering wheel operation may not be possible. Remedy: Check and clean the installation condition of the steering wheel in all vehicles install the steering wheel correctly and tighten the nut to the revised specified torque of 43Nm (before: 33Nm).
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in an abnormal sound or rattling if the use is continued the fitting may become disengaged in the worst case the steering wheel operation may not be possible.
The Fix
The dealer will check and clean the installation condition of the steering wheel in all vehicles install the steering wheel correctly and tighten the nut to the revised specified torque of 43Nm (before: 33Nm).
Are You Affected?
Ignis, Swift built between 1 June 2022 and 6 January 2023 may be included. Suzuki estimates 4,412 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 R25/01 or the DVSA reference R/2025/050. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| IgnisThe breather pipe may not be properly welded to the fuel tank | Urgent | R/2021/135 | |
| SwiftUnintended activation of the side air bag curtain air bag and seat pre tensioner may occur when rear door is slammed shut | Urgent | R/2019/186 | |
| 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 |
This is one of 90 Suzuki recalls in DVSA’s data. The Suzuki recall launched before it was R/2024/491 on 12 Jan 2025, for skid control ECU reprogramming. The one launched after it was R/2025/006 on 13 Apr 2025, for fuel hose replacement. You can also see every Suzuki recall, all recalls launched in 2025 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2025/050, launched 17 February 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.