Tl* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki grand vitara. The contact stated that an unknown recall repair for the air bags was performed two years ago. The remedy failed to provide a solution and the air bag warning indicator continued to illuminate. The dealer (big red sports/imports, 418 n interstate dr, norman, ok 73072, (405) 364-4400) was notified of the failure. The contact was waiting to determine if the manufacturer could provide a solution. The VIN and failure mileage were not available.
2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara: airbag warning light
23 of the 161 complaints about the 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara describe airbag warning light.
- owner complaints
- 23
- of this car's complaints
- 14%
- typical repair cost reported
- $2,000
- typical mileage
- 45,000
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 3 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Airbag warning light by model year
- 20132
- 20123
- 20111
- 20102
- 20093
- 20084
- 20079
- 200623
- 20002
- 19992
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki grand vitara. After the vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v405000 (air bags), the air bag warning indicator was consistently illuminated. The failure recurred each time the vehicle was started. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the air bag system was faulty and could deploy at any time. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
I have repeatedly contacted clay cooley suzuki in arlington tx because I received the safety recall notice , recall identification code "vd". I called them on 8/20 and was told it would be about 2 weeks until the parts came in. I have tried repeatedly to call them, only to be put on hold until I could not hold any longer. My airbag light is on and the passenger safety light is on as well. This is the worst dealership in the whole arlington area, and I am so regretful I ever went to them to buy this vehicle. How can I get this safety part for my vehicle before something bad happens? I have waited for over 2 months now.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki grand vitara. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under recall the federal safety agency campaign id number: 13v405000 (air bags). However, the air bag warning light continued to illuminate. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 64,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki grand vitara. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the driver and passenger side air bag warning lights illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was advised to the contact that the passenger's side air bag sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 68,000.
I was traveling on the highway at about 55 miles per hour when the passenger airbag and seatbelt light came on. Then the dash airbag light came on and stays on constantly. Now the passenger airbag light comes on and goes off at any time with or without a passenger.
The passenger seat belt indicator stays on regardless of having someone sit in the seat or not. The air bag warning light is also on all the time. I have checked the wiring and nothing seems to be wrong with it.
To whom this concern I have a 06 suzuki grand vitara im the original owner the passenger air bag light stays on, the dealer and company says I have to spend 2000.00 to fix it if u go on line the other people are having the same issues my autistic son sits in the front and I believe they dealer and company knew about this for the longest time nopt doing nothing to help us expect everyone to spend money which I think I should be a recall, can something be done to help my email is[xxx] or[xxx] address is [xxx] ty for your time and I hope to get a response. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki grand vitara. The contact stated both the front passenger's side seat belt and driver's side air bag warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The warning indicators remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the front passenger seat cushion sensor would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 66,000. The VIN was unavailable.
We recently purchased a 2006 suzuki grand vitara from an individual. On the way home the" passenger seat belt off" and air bag lights remained on. When we took it to a suzuki dealer for diagnosis the results was the passenger seat sensor was not working therefore the passenger air bags were disabled. The service manager quoted $1800. To $2000. For replacement. We are very disappointed to find this to be a common problem with suzuki.
At apx. 10000 miles, the air bag light came on with the car, and did not go out. Took the vehicle to the dealer; was informed that the driver's side air bag weight sensor had failed in the seat, and would be replaced under warranty. At apx. 25000 miles, the air bag light again came on. The car was now out of warranty. I took the car to the dealer, and was informed that the air bag weight sensor in the seat had failed, and needed to be replaced. When I informed the service manager that this was the second time that this had happened, they offered to replace the sensor for $300 dollars. Which I paid for. At apx. 52000 miles, the air bag light came on again. (it was intermittent, as it would sometimes not be on) after a few months, we were involved in a minor accident, (struck by another car on rear quarter) when the car was repaired, I was asked about the seatbelt light; I was informed that the diagnostic code indicated a failure of the weight sensor. I informed the repair shop and insurance that the light was not due to the accident. While I was at the shop, the error light went out, but subsequently (within 5 miles) came back on again. The shop informed me that the problem was >> in the wiring harness or sensor connector, rather than the actual sensor (as the problem was intermittent.) the car has not been fixed, and the air bag light is still on. That is three air bag weight sensor related problems with the same car. This is a safety issue, and it seems to be a pervasive safety issue with the 2006 grand vitara... [in addition, the car blows the low-beam (and sometimes high beam) headlights quite often - more than any other car I've driven in nearly 40 years of driving.]
I have grand vitara 2006 with 21,500 miles. The airbag light turn on 21,000 miles. I check internet a lot of this SUV have the same problem. Airbag sensor under passenger seat is damage. Replace full seat $2,200 to $2,500.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Air bags: sensor: occupant classification
- What is wrong
- Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Kizashi and 2006-2013 Grand Vitara vehicles. The front passenger leather seat may shrink due to high humidity and high temperature. As a result, the occupant classification system (OCS) sensor mat may not accurately detect if an adult or child is occupying the seat.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment, an incorrect classification may result in the passenger frontal air bag deploying even if there is a child in the front passenger seat, increasing their risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat bottom cushion, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on May 3, 2019. All second letters notifying owners of the remedy were mailed by April 10, 2020. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1‑800‑934‑0934. Suzuki's numbers for this recall are 4011 and 4012.
Recall number 19V187000 · Recall details
Air bags
- What is wrong
- Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 Grand Vitara and 2007-2011 SX4 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, over time, the OCS sensor mat installed in the front passenger seat may fail due to repeated flexing of the mat from use of the seat. As a result, during a crash necessitating deployment, the air bag will deploy regardless of whether the front seat occupant is an adult or a child.
- Risk
- Air bag deployment with a child in the front passenger side seat increases the risk of injury to that child.
- Remedy
- Suzuki will notify owners and dealers will replace the front passenger seat cushion assembly (which includes the OCS sensor mat) free of charge. Sufficient quantities of parts are not currently available to fix all of the affected vehicles. Owners will be notified of the recall in October 2013 and will receive a second notification when parts are available to have their vehicle repaired. The recall began on May 23, 2014. Owners may contact Suzuki at 1‑800‑934‑0934. Suzuki's recall campaign number is VD.
Recall number 13V405000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara airbag light
Is airbag warning light a common problem on the 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara?
23 of 161 owner complaints about the 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara (14%) mention airbag warning light. The model year with the most reports is 2006.
How much does it cost to fix airbag warning light on the 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $2,000 (median of 8 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara?
There are 2 recalls and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara
Headlights 37Check engine light 10Loss of power 6Power steering loss 6No deployment 5Grinding brakes 5
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