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Suzuki Swift Mk5 common faults.

2017–2020. The fault list covers this generation and the engines in it. If the listing gives the exact version, pick it below.

What to watch for

What can go wrong on this car?

The list covers the generation, the engines and the transmissions. Once you pick the version, only the faults that apply to it stay.

This model has no fault write-up yet. That does not mean the model is fault-free. Write-ups go out after review.
Official recall3 recallsShow

The manufacturer fixes these for free at a franchised dealer. Ask with the VIN whether it was done. The list covers the whole generation. We did not filter it by model year. Some apply only to a narrower production window.

Most recent: 7 June 2019

A12/0957/19Safety recallInjuries7 June 2019 · EU Safety Gate

Due to faulty airbag controller software, closing one of the vehicle’s rear doors excessively hard may cause activation of the side and curtain airbags. Unexpected airbags deployment may cause injuries to the vehicle occupants.

Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: 07/06/2019

The authority's notice

A12/0457/18Safety recallInjuries8 March 2018 · EU Safety Gate

Lack of strength of the water pump belt may cause it to break during usage. The engine may stall and may not be able to re-start.

Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: 08/03/2018

The authority's notice

A12/0456/18Safety recallInjuries2 March 2018 · EU Safety Gate

The engine auto stop start system might become inoperative, leading to the battery not being charged. The battery may become flat and the engine could stall whilst driving.

Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: 02/03/2018

The authority's notice

Engines and transmissions in this generation

A fault is often tied to the engine, not to the whole generation. You find the engine code in the registration document.

Mk5 · 2017–2020

Pick the version.

The fault list opens on the version page.

27 versions

Neighbouring generations

Mk5 · 2017–2020

Swift RZ/AZ (2017-2020). If the listing is from the changeover year, look at the neighbour too.

Previous generation

Mk4.5 · 2013–2017

This generation

Mk5 · 2017–2020

Next generation

Mk6 · 2024–

Common questions

About this generation

Which years does this page cover?

2017–2020. The changeover year can fall in two generations. If the listing is from that year, look at the neighbour too.

Does the fault apply to every car like this?

No. It depends on the engine and the transmission too.

Is it free?

The fault list is.

Information, not an expert opinion

We write the descriptions, and we put the source next to them. A person reviews them before they go out. They are still information, not a technical expert opinion.

  • A fault on the list does not mean the car you are looking at has it.
  • A fault missing from the list does not mean the model is fault-free. Write-ups are made model by model. Not all of them are done.
  • You decide whether to buy. This is no substitute for an inspection. That needs a workshop and a history check.
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