2004 Suzuki Forenza recalls
5 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2004 Suzuki Forenza. Last verified Sep 13, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
63 owner complaints — full 2004 Suzuki Forenza problems & reliability report →
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- May 19, 2014Fire risk2004–2008 Suzuki Forenza, 2005–2008 Suzuki Reno — Exterior Lighting
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Forenza vehicles, and 2005-2008 Reno vehicles manufactured from September 1, 2003, through July 30, 2008. In the affected vehicles, heat may be generated in the headlamp switch or daytime running light (DRL) module which could melt the headlamp switch or the DRL module.
14V262000 · 184K units · Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
- Aug 14, 2012Crash risk2004–2006 Suzuki Forenza, 2005–2006 Suzuki Reno — Exterior Lighting
Suzuki is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 Forenza and model year 2005-2006 Reno vehicles manufactured from September 23, 2003, through March 7, 2006. Increased resistance due to poor contact between the terminals of certain wires can generate heat that can melt the splice pack used to connect the power circuit wires for the headlamps. This can result in intermittent or total loss of low/high beam headlamp function.
12V397000 · 102K units · AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
- Sep 25, 2007Crash risk2004–2006 Suzuki Forenza, 2004–2006 Suzuki Reno — Exterior Lighting
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, HEADLAMP LOW BEAM OR DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT (DRL) FUNCTION MAY BE INOPERATIVE DUE TO A MELTED SPLICE PACK ON THE WIRING HARNESS.
07V452000 · 94K units · AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
- Jan 28, 2005Crash risk2004 Suzuki Forenza, 2004 Suzuki Verona — Exterior Lighting
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MAY BECOME MISADJUSTED IF AN UPWARD/REARWARD FORCE IS APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. IF THIS SHOULD OCCUR, THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH WILL NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY, CAUSING THE BRAKE LIGHTS, INCLUDING THE HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP, TO REMAIN ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY WITHOUT BRAKE PEDAL APPLICATION, WITH THE IGNITION SWITCH IN THE ON OR OFF POSITION.
05V022000 · 38K units · AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
- Oct 29, 2003Crash risk2004 Suzuki Forenza, 2004 Suzuki Verona — Air Bags
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER CARS, THE DUAL STAGE DRIVER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYS IN AN IMPROPER SEQUENCE.
03V426000 · 8K units · AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.