2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara Air Bags Problems

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

40Air Bags complaints

25%Of all 160 complaints

#1Most-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

AIR BAGS40 · 25%

EXTERIOR LIGHTING24 · 15%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM23 · 14.4%

STEERING18 · 11.2%

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL10 · 6.2%

Share of the 160 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara overview page.

What owners report

“NOTICE WHILE DRIVING THAT THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT LIGHT CAME ON SHOWING THAT MY PASSENGER WASN'T BUCKLED IN EVEN IF THE SEAT BELT WAS ON…”NHTSA complaint 10535513 — filed 08/15/2013

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WARNING…”NHTSA complaint 10526435 — filed 07/23/2013

“A HOT DAY OR ANY BAG WEIGHING OVER 5 LBS. WILL TRIGGER THE PASSENGER SEAT SENSOR FOR THE AIR BAG. THE ONLY WAY TO STOP…”NHTSA complaint 10523512 — filed 07/07/2013

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Air Bags complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara have air bags problems?

Air Bags is the most-reported problem area on the 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara: 40 of 160 complaints on file (25%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara have in total?

160 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 15 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 12 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.