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Suzuki Vitara LY.5 common faults.

2018–2024. 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 recall2 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: 23 November 2022

A12/01781/22Safety recallInjuries23 November 2022 · EU Safety Gate

Due to the swelling of the valve in the vacuum pump, the negative pressure of the brake boosters can be temporarily blocked. Consequently, even if the braking system remains functional, the brake pedal must be pressed hard, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Importer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: 23/11/2022

The authority's notice

A12/02341/24Safety recallEnvironmentno date · EU Safety Gate

Due to a defective Evaporative Emission Control System (EVAP) cannister, fuel vapor can escape from the vehicle and contaminate the environment. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

Remedy: Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Other Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: Unknown

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.

LY.5 · 2018–2024

Pick the version.

The fault list opens on the version page.

28 versions

Neighbouring generations

LY.5 · 2018–2024

Vitara LY facelift (2018-2024). If the listing is from the changeover year, look at the neighbour too.

Previous generation

LY · 2015–2018

This generation

LY.5 · 2018–2024

Next generation

LY.6 · 2024–

Common questions

About this generation

Which years does this page cover?

2018–2024. 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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