Suzuki Baleno - Common problems

Last update 16. 02. 2024

Common problems with the Suzuki Baleno

Some problems will only occur after many years of operation, others are related to technical solutions and forced the manufacturer to issue a recall. In the following overview, you will find the most common problems for the Suzuki Baleno, for which Suzuki has announced a recall through the EU Rapex system. For recalls and faults found in the UK scroll down.

If the problem is corrected in time, it may not affect the overall reliability of your Suzuki Baleno. However, the fault can often remain unresolved because the previous owner didn´t know about the recall or ignored the manufacturer’s letter.

The good news is that automakers usually provide unlimited time to correct such defects for free. Check to see if all of the potential problems with your Suzuki Baleno have been resolved in the past. How to do it, we give advice on a special page.

Tip: Check the vehicle’s history by a VIN

Latest Baleno’s Issues in the EU

Suzuki Baleno (2015 – 2022)

16/12/2022

Due to the swelling of the valve in the vacuum pump, the negative pressure of the brake boosters can be temporarily blocked. Conse...

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Suzuki Baleno (2015 – 2017)

29/03/2018

1. The engine auto stop start system might become inoperative, leading to the battery not being charged. The battery may become fl...

All Baleno’s EU Recalls

If you wish to know more about eventual problems of a specific car (e.g. real mileage, potential traffic accidents damages, odometer rollback, repairs, etc.), then we suggest going to HPI-Check.

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Latest Baleno’s Issues in the UK

SUZUKI BALENO – POSSIBILITY THAT THE DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG WHEN ACTIVATED MAY DEPLOY WITH A FORCE GREATER THAN ORIGINALLY DESIGNED
on 03/08/2018
SUZUKI BALENO ( 01/12/1997 – 31/01/1998) DEFECT: During manufacture of the airbag propellant module the propellant crystals were exposed to a high […]
SUZUKI BALENO – BATTERY MAY FAIL TO CHARGE WHICH COULD CAUSE ENGINE TO STALL AND LIGHTS TO FADE
on 03/08/2018
SUZUKI BALENO ( 02/02/2016 – 22/11/2017) DEFECT: Due to incorrect software in the Engine Control Module (ECM) the ENG A-STOP (Engine Auto Stop Start […]
SUZUKI BALENO – INTEGRATED STARTER GENERATOR BELT BELT MAY FAIL
on 03/08/2018
SUZUKI BALENO ( 10/02/2016 – 12/01/2017) DEFECT: Due to a lack of strength in the Integrated Starter Generator (ISG) Belt may break during usage. If this […]