Suzuki S-Cross, Vitara Recall R/2025/127: Canister Replacement, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 16 Apr 2025
- Launched
- 51,275
- vehicles in the UK
- R2502A & R2502B
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Suzuki recalled S-Cross, Vitara vehicles built between 13 September 2019 and 22 April 2024. The EVAP Carbon canister should be filled with activated carbon however an air gap may develop on the inside during use which may degrade its performance. The dealer will replace the EVAP carbon cannister. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The EVAP Carbon canister should be filled with activated carbon however an air gap may develop on the inside during use which may degrade its performance. There is a risk that fuel evaporation gas will leak into the atmosphere resulting in non-compliance with regulations.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Canister Replacement Defect: On affected vehicles the EVAP Carbon canister should be filled with activated carbon however an air gap may develop on the inside during use which may degrade its performance. There is a risk that fuel evaporation gas will leak into the atmosphere resulting in non-compliance with regulations. Remedy: Replace the EVAP Carbon cannister.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in non-compliance with regulations.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the EVAP carbon cannister.
Are You Affected?
S-Cross, Vitara built between 13 September 2019 and 22 April 2024 may be included. Suzuki estimates 51,275 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 R2502A & R2502B or the DVSA reference R/2025/127. 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, 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-Cross, VitaraVehicle emission outputs may not be correct | Low | R/2021/059 | |
| Swift, SX4 S-Cross 2WD, SX4 S-Cross 4WD, VitaraRear axle may fail | Book soon | R/2016/041 | |
| VitaraUnintended vehicle braking | Urgent | R/2015/165 |
This is one of 90 Suzuki recalls in DVSA’s data. The Suzuki recall launched before it was R/2025/006 on 13 Apr 2025, for fuel hose replacement. The one launched after it was R/2025/314 on 10 Dec 2025, for combination meter reprogramming or replacement: early notification. You can also see every Suzuki recall, all recalls launched in 2025 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2025/127, launched 16 April 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.