Suzuki controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2023
Vehicle certification-testing irregularities
Suzuki disclosed irregularities connected with certification testing for certain vehicles and reported corrective and investigative actions. The matter formed part of wider Japanese automotive-industry scrutiny over compliance procedures.
2021
Suzuki announces recall of four vehicle models
Recall announced
Suzuki announced a recall covering 188,378 vehicles across four models, including the HUSTLER and FLAIR CROSSOVER. According to the announcement, an engine oil-line control valve could rust and fail to operate properly. The article reports 103 related malfunctions.
Company response
Recall — Suzuki
日本铃木汽车公司11月25日宣布,由于在停车前有突然熄火的可能性,日前已经向国土交通省提出申请,将会把微型车“HUSTLER”以及为马自达代工生产的“FLAIR CROSSOVER”等4款车型共计18万8378辆车(2017年4月-2019年12月制造)进行召回。
Source excerpt
日本铃木汽车公司11月25日宣布,由于在停车前有突然熄火的可能性,日前已经向国土交通省提出申请,将会把微型车“HUSTLER”以及为马自达代工生产的“FLAIR CROSSOVER”等4款车型共计18万8378辆车(2017年4月-2019年12月制造)进行召回。
据国土交通省介绍,铃木之所以进行召回,是由于相关车型控制引擎油路的阀门有可能会因为生锈而不能正常运转,至今已有103起相关的故障上报。
2016
Fuel-economy testing irregularities
Suzuki acknowledged that prescribed fuel-economy testing procedures had not been followed for certain Japanese-market vehicles. The company stated that correct testing did not materially invalidate the reported values, but the disclosure triggered regulatory scrutiny and an internal review.