Front Air Bag Sensor Control problems of the 2007 Suzuki SX4

I spoke with the Suzuki recall resolution team (1-855-815-8359) concerning their recall notice due to problems with the front passenger sensing system sensor mat built into the front passenger seat bottom cushion. The nearest approved location for this repair is 91 miles from my home in reno, at people's folsom lake Suzuki, folson CA 95630. I requested that the repair be made in the reno area or that I be reimbursed for mileage (irs rate $0. 575/mile) and time (estimated at 6 hours at my billable rate. ) I was told that I would have to pay for the work to have it done in reno and that they would not reimburse me for mileage and time. They said they would keep my information on file and notify me if they decided to have the repair done in a location closer to reno.

Passenger air bag sensor is bad. Sensor is on and nobody can tell me why except to buy a new seat. I already replace the drivers seat due to same issue.

Air bag sensor failure on passenger side front seat.

The contact owns a 2007 Suzuki Sx4. The contact stated that the air bag sensor illuminated on the instrument panel while driving 50 mph. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the dealer stated that air bag control module sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 61,000 and the current mileage was 62,200. The consumer was informed the rear axle was leaking oil. The air bag and seat belt light illuminated while driving. The dealer informed the consumer the seat sensor failed and it would cost $1300 to replace the passenger side seat bottom unit. The rear differential was leaking. The catalytic converter had to be replaced for the second time, due to premature failure. Updated 05/23/12.

I own a 2007 Suzuki Sx4 and in August my airbag and seatbelt light came on and stayed on. I am upset that it cost money to look at this vehicle and that the cost of the sensor replacements and fixtures exceed the amount left to pay on this vehicle and there is no warranty coverage for such a failure. This vehicle has greatly failed on this level and Suzuki needs to fix this issue thru recall or a deeply discounted price. This fixture effects owners on every level. I will not purchase another vehicle with Suzuki and I believe others agree. Suzuki will lose current and potential consumers for such an oversight.

I have been a loyal Suzuki owner since 1993. I have never had a major repair on any Suzuki, until now. The airbag sensor in the passenger seat has failed. The light started to appear intermittently a few months ago. My car is now in the shop and the diagnosis is official. I need a new airbag sensor --- and the only way to get one is to buy an entire new seat. My dealer?s early rough estimate is about $800 for the seat and about $200 for the installation. After searching the internet, $1000 is consistent with what other people are being asked to pay. My internet search has also shown this is an extremely common failure. I request that the ntsb consider a recall for the following four reasons: 1) this problem is widespread and warrants a recall. 2) this is an obvious design flaw and warrants a recall. 3) the basic safety features are compromised, which warrants a recall. 4) the repair is prohibitively expensive (7% of the purchase price) which warrants a recall. Just in case I am being too subtle, I believe that the car should be recalled, and that customers be reimbursed if they have paid for the repair. A recall is a much better option that a class action suit since that will take too much time. My biggest concern is that the design of the part precludes an easy repair. It would be much more affordable if the sensor could be replaced without replacing the entire seat. The $1000 + price tag will prevent people from making the repair. In reality, there are two design flaws; 1) the faulty sensor and 2) the way that the sensor is integrated into the seat. As a result of my direct contact with Suzuki, they have offered to pay for the part if I pay for the installation. This makes the repair affordable, but what about people who aren't willing to appeal to the company. Plus, if they admit that the part is defective why am I required to pay for installation?.

2007 Suzuki Sx4. Consumer states problem with indicator lights the consumer stated the air bag light illuminated along with the passenger seat belt light. A diagnosis revealed a problem with a sensor in the passenger seat cushion assembly.

2007 Sx4 has had the safety bag light on for the past 7 mos. I don't live near a Suzuki dealership, so finally had time to bring it to a dealership to get checked. They mentioned it's a faulty sensor and it would cost ~$1600 w/o labor. I have had the vehicle since Nov. 06 and have 75k miles. No warranty will cover to replace. I feel as though I can't trust if my airbags will work if they need to.

The contact owns a 2007 Suzuki Sx4. The air bag warning light illuminated and the vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer advised that the passenger air bag sensor would need to be replaced. The dealer also advised that he could not confirm that the air bags would operate in the event of a crash. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were approximately 67,000.

The contact owns a 2007 Suzuki Sx4. While driving approximately 30 mph the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. He had to turn off the engine to reset the warning message. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, and the technician concluded that the air bag connector module failed. The vehicle has not been repaired at this time. The failure mileage was 56,000. The current mileage was 64,000.

My Suzuki Sx4 is now 4 months and 2500 miles old. The airbag off light will come on intermittently when an adult passenger is seated in the front passenger seat. The dealer could not duplicate the problem by placing a 240lb technician in the parked car. The dealer also acknowledged that this occurs on many Suzuki vehicles. A call to Suzuki America resulted in no action, simply being told that is the way it is designed. Sounds to me like it is designed to kill someone.

The contact owns a 2007 Suzuki Sx4. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag sensor activated sporadically when a passenger is seated in the seat. He took the vehicle to the dealer and they were unable to duplicate the failure. They stated that the passenger sensor air bag was working as designed. The failure mileage was 100 and current mileage was 7,800.

1) normal driving with seated adult passenger 2) pass air bag off light came on. Numerous times between October 7 2006 and continuing until yesterday ( January 14, 2007). 2a) contrast to poor to see above mentioned light in sunlight. 3) nothing after three trips to the repair shop and several other requests for the dealer and american Suzuki to repair the problem.