There have been 4 safety recalls for the Suzuki Sidekick. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Suzuki Sidekick.
Consequence of non-compliance: if an ignition source was present, fuel leakage resulting from this puncture could result in a post-crash fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1996 Suzuki Sidekick |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Summary: The fuel tank on these vehicles can become punctured by a fuel tank flange attachment reinforcement during rear-end collisions. This does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 301, "fuel tank integrity. "... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1988 Suzuki Samurai, 1989 Suzuki Samurai, 1990 Suzuki Samurai, 1991 Suzuki Samurai, 1989 Suzuki Sidekick, 1990 Suzuki Sidekick, 1991 Suzuki Sidekick, 1989 Suzuki Swift, 1990 Suzuki Swift, 1991 Suzuki Swift |
| Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Summary: The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. These red plastic release buttons are marked "press. " if a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Separation of the wheel assembly can cause loss of vehicle control and separation of the brake line results in loss of one-half ofthe braking system, increasing stopping distance. In either case, an accidentcan occur.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1993 Suzuki Sidekick, 1994 Suzuki Sidekick |
| Component: SUSPENSION:REAR |
| Recall Summary: The right rear and left axle shaft housing tubes were incorrectly welded and can fracture. Fracture of the rear axle shaft housing can result in separation of the affected wheel assembly and separation of the brake line. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the strut broke loose, a driver could lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1996 Suzuki Sidekick, 1997 Suzuki Sidekick |
| Component: SUSPENSION |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. Insufficient strength of the mounting base on the upper end of the front struts can lead to breakage of the mounting bolts that attach the upper end of the front struts to the vehicle body. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 20, 2000 | Suspension | 13,461 |
| Jul. 2, 1996 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly | 4,325 |
| May. 24, 1995 | Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly | 127,155 |
| Apr. 16, 1994 | Suspension:rear | 5,247 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1997 Suzuki Sidekick | 1 |
| 1996 Suzuki Sidekick | 2 |
| 1994 Suzuki Sidekick | 1 |
| 1993 Suzuki Sidekick | 1 |
| 1991 Suzuki Sidekick | 1 |
| 1990 Suzuki Sidekick | 1 |
| 1989 Suzuki Sidekick | 1 |