Suzuki Alto recalls
DVSA has published 6 safety recalls that name the Suzuki Alto since 2002, 0 of them since 2020. Between them they cover at least 41,957 UK vehicles of this model.
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All Suzuki Alto recalls, newest first
ALTO · possibility of fire
5 Aug 2013 · R/2013/081
It is possible that if the blower motor becomes jammed the temperature fuse of the resistor may not cut out. This can then cause a section of the air conditioning unit to overheat and possibly result in a vehicle fire.
Fix: Recall all affected vehicles and replace the resistor assembly.
24,187 vehicles · built 1 Oct 2008 to 31 Jan 2013
ALTO · brake lights may fail
6 Apr 2010 · R/2010/035
An assembly fault in the wiring harness may induce a high current in the brake light shift lock solenoid which may burn/melt the contacts.
Fix: Recall affected vehicles and replace the Brake Light Switch and fit modified wiring harness.
898 vehicles
ALTO · fuel may leak
1 Dec 2009 · R/2009/140
It has been identified that due to an engineering fault in production a dimensional variation has occurred to the fuel pump seating. This may result in a possible fuel leak from the pump seating area whilst the vehicle is being fuelled.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the fuel pump gasket and O replaced.
6,901 vehicles
ALTO · incorrect specification metal brake pipes may be fitted to rear braking system
14 Jun 2004 · R/2004/090
Potential fitment of incorrect specification metal brake pipes to the rear braking system.
Fix: Affected vehicles will have the rear brake pipes inspected for conformity of specification and changed should a non - compliance be found.
8,743 vehicles · built 1 May 2002 to 1 May 2004
ALTO · handbrake control button faulty
25 Feb 2004 · R/2004/031
Parking Brake release button may become detached
Fix: Recall affected vehicles check operational functionality and if found to be faulty replace handbrake assembly.
1,101 vehicles · built 1 Feb 2004 to 1 Feb 2004
ALTO · seat belt anchorages may be damaged
5 Jul 2002 · R/2002/075
The front seat belt anchorage points bolt threads may have been damaged during installation. This could result in failure of the seat belt anchorages in an accident.
Fix: Remove all front seat belt anchorage bolts and examine the bolt and captive nut threads for damage. Renew or repair any damaged parts.
127 vehicles · built 1 Sep 1999 to 30 Sep 1999
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Source: DVSA recalls register, check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk, copy dated 6 Sep 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. A recall is listed here when DVSA names this model in it; the build dates on each recall say which cars it covers, and a registration check confirms your own.