Does the 1999 Suzuki Vitara have any recalls?

5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: exterior lighting, seat belts, equipment, steering. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1999 Suzuki Vitara recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Suzuki dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1999 Suzuki Vitara?

50 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1999 Suzuki Vitara recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1999 Suzuki Vitara. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Suzuki been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

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1999 Suzuki Vitara recalls, newest first

April 7, 2009NHTSA 09E01200016,270 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting

Aftermarket equipment: applies only if this part was installed

Summary: Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
Consequence: Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on may 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

October 15, 1999NHTSA 99V2730028,408 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch

Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles have an inoperative brake lamp-actuating switch. If the brake lamp-actuating switch does not function properly when the brake pedal is depressed, the brake lights may be inoperative. On vehicles equipped with automatic transaxle, a failure in the brake lamp-actuating switch may also prevent shifting out of park. This does not comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Consequence: If this were to occur while the vehicle was in motion and another vehicle was following closely, a vehicle crash could occur.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the stop lamp switch assembly.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 28, 1999NHTSA 99V1550001,273 vehicles potentially affected

Seat belts › Front › Anchorage

Summary: Vehicle description: 2-door passenger vehicles. During port installation of rear stereo speakers, the front seat belt lower anchor bolts were removed to facilitate the rear speaker installation and may not have been torqued to specification after installation of the speakers.
Consequence: In the event of a crash, the seat belts may not properly restrain an occupant increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will retorque both of the front seat belt lower anchor bolts to specification.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 28, 1999NHTSA 99V1540001,273 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment › Electrical › Radio/tape deck/cd etc.

Summary: Vehicle description: 2-door passenger vehicles. During port installation of rear stereo speakers, the vehicles wiring harness could have been pinched between the rear stereo speaker and speaker retaining plate.
Consequence: An electrical short could occur due to the pinched wires.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the position/condition of the rear wiring harness and repair the wiring harness, if necessary.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

February 9, 1999NHTSA 98V32400238 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar

Summary: Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The coupling that connects the steering column shaft to the intermediate steering shaft is cracked. This could allow the steering shafts to separate.
Consequence: If this were to occur while the vehicle was in motion, a loss of steering control could occur increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the steering shaft coupling.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 50 complaints about the 1999 Suzuki Vitara with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 2
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Suspension9
Suspension › Front6
Engine and engine cooling › Engine4
Unknown or other4
Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch3

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Questions

Does the 1999 Suzuki Vitara have any recalls?: 5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: exterior lighting, seat belts, equipment, steering. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1999 Suzuki Vitara recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Suzuki dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1999 Suzuki Vitara?: 50 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.