Brake servo and vacuum pump Suzuki: problems by model and engine

Documented faults, from most to least important

Severity × frequency. Below each one, the Suzuki models it appears in.

- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalSuzuki S-Cross ITemporary loss of brake servo assistance caused by the vacuum pump valveSuzuki recalled the S-Cross (and the Swift, Baleno and Vitara) because the non-return valve in the vacuum pump can swell and temporarily leave the brake servo without assistance: the car still brakes, but you have to press the pedal considerably harder.
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalSuzuki Swift VTemporary brake servo lock-up from the vacuum pump valveYes: Suzuki recalled Swifts built between 2015 and 2022 because the valve of the brake servo vacuum pump can swell and momentarily block the vacuum, forcing you to press the brake much harder. The repair is free at the official network.
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalSuzuki VitaraTemporary brake servo lock-up caused by the vacuum pump valveYes: Suzuki recalled Vitaras built between 2015 and 2022 because the brake servo's vacuum pump valve can swell and momentarily block the vacuum, forcing you to press the brake far harder. The repair is free at official dealers.
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalSuzuki BalenoBrake servo stiffens due to vacuum pump valveYes: Suzuki recalled cars over a swollen valve in the vacuum pump that can temporarily block the brake servo's vacuum. The brakes still work, but the pedal needs much more force. It affects about 481,650 cars of several models; in the UK, 71,508 Balenos from 2016-2018.

By Suzuki model

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Frequently asked questions

What faults with the brake servo do Suzuki cars have?

In 4 models from Suzuki there are 4 documented faults with the brake servo. The most important: temporary loss of brake servo assistance caused by the vacuum pump valve, temporary brake servo lock-up from the vacuum pump valve and temporary brake servo lock-up caused by the vacuum pump valve. Each fault has its own page with the affected years and versions, the symptoms and the repair cost.

Which Suzuki models have the most problems with the brake servo?

Suzuki S-Cross I (1 fault), Suzuki Baleno (1 fault), Suzuki Vitara (1 fault) and Suzuki Swift V (1 fault).