2005 Suzuki Forenza Air Bags Problems

NHTSA component category: AIR BAGS · data through 07/12/2026

26Air Bags complaints

16.7%Of all 156 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How air bags ranks on this vehicle

EXTERIOR LIGHTING32 · 20.5%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM28 · 17.9%

AIR BAGS26 · 16.7%

POWER TRAIN16 · 10.3%

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION12 · 7.7%

Share of the 156 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2005 Suzuki Forenza overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 SUZUKI FORENZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR…”NHTSA complaint 10500765 — filed 02/28/2013

“BACK IN NOV 2012 I TOOK MY 2005 SUZUKI FORENZA IN FOR A RECALL REPAIR AS SUGGESTED THE RECALL WAS ON THE WIRING HARNESS THAT…”NHTSA complaint 10494623 — filed 01/24/2013

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 SUZUKI FORENZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO…”NHTSA complaint 10482245 — filed 10/25/2012

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Air Bags complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Suzuki Forenza have air bags problems?

Air Bags is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2005 Suzuki Forenza: 26 of 156 complaints on file (16.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2005 Suzuki Forenza have in total?

156 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 5 involved a crash, 7 involved a fire, 9 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's air bags category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the AIR BAGS category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.