Suzuki Auto South Africa has issued a recall affecting 543 Grand Vitara vehicles after a fault was identified with the low-fuel warning light.
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The National Consumer Commission (NCC) said it was notified by Suzuki Auto South Africa Motors (Pty) Ltd about the issue, which affects vehicles made available for sale through Suzuki dealerships nationwide from May 2025, Sowetan reported.
The current-generation Grand Vitara was launched in South Africa in April 2023 and is imported from India, according to Business Day.
What is wrong with the Suzuki Grand Vitara?
According to the manufacturer, the low-fuel warning light may fail to illuminate as the fuel level decreases. This means drivers may not receive the usual warning that their vehicle is running low on fuel.
The NCC said the fault could result in an affected vehicle running out of fuel, causing the engine to stall and preventing it from starting.
While the issue relates to the warning system rather than the vehicle’s engine itself, drivers could potentially be left stranded if they are unaware that their fuel level is critically low.
Suzuki Grand Vitara owners, take note!
543 vehicles are affected by a safety recall. Check if yours is one of them and visit an authorised Suzuki dealership.#NCC #ProductRecall #SuzukiGrandVitara pic.twitter.com/qlmOvn62iK
— The National Consumer Commission (NCC) (@TheNCC_RSA) September 28, 2026
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What should owners do?
Owners of potentially affected Grand Vitara vehicles are being urged to take their vehicles to their nearest authorised Suzuki dealership for a fuel-gauge inspection.
According to the NCC, any corrective work required as part of the recall will be carried out at no cost to the vehicle owner.
Owners should contact an authorised Suzuki dealership rather than ignoring the warning, particularly before undertaking long journeys.
Owners urged to check their vehicles
The recall is intended to identify and rectify the affected vehicles before the fault causes motorists to unexpectedly run out of fuel.
Consumers with questions about the recall can contact the National Consumer Commission at ProductRecall@thencc.org.za.
For now, owners should keep a close eye on their fuel gauge and not rely solely on the low-fuel warning light until their vehicle has been inspected.
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