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M15A

1.5 M15A 99-109 CV (Swift, SX4 and Ignis, 2003-2012) engine: faults and reliability

Suzuki 1.3, 1.5 and 1.6 de gasolina (serie M: M13A, M15A and M16A) version

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Gebrauchtwagenberater.de considers the SX4's M engines unremarkable in terms of durability and free of common problems if they are serviced regularly. On an SX4 built in 2006-2007 you only need to check that the free catalytic converter inspection that Suzuki called in 2008 was carried out.[1][2]

Years
2003–2012
Power
99–109 hp
Faults that affect it
2
0 of high or critical severity
Cars that use it
3
in our database

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What changes in this version

1.5-litre version (1,490 cc) with variable valve timing. It produces about 102 hp in the 2005-2010 Swift, 99 hp in the SX4 (2006-2012) and 109 hp in the 2003-2005 Ignis Sport.[3][4][5][6]

Engine codes of this version: M15A.

Faults of the M15A engine

The documented engine faults that affect this version and its years, from most to least important.

  1. 1Medium severityFrequency: RareFuelFuel hose damaged by rubbing on the Swift 1.3 and 1.5 (2005-2008)Gebrauchtwagenberater.de records a recall of the 2005-2008 Swift 1.3 and 1.5: the fuel hose can be damaged in its outer layer by rubbing against the throttle body. We have found only this source.
  2. 2Low severityFrequency: RareEmissions controlLoose catalytic converter substrate on the SX4 1.5 and 1.6 (2008 campaign)In April 2008 Suzuki recalled the 1.5 and 1.6 petrol SX4s built between January 2006 and December 2007 to inspect the catalytic converter, whose substrate could come loose and cause rattling noises and higher emissions. The inspection was free.

Cars fitted with the M15A engine

Open each car to see all its faults with this engine and what to check before buying it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the M15A engine reliable?

Our verdict is “Buy”. Gebrauchtwagenberater.de considers the SX4's M engines unremarkable in terms of durability and free of common problems if they are serviced regularly. On an SX4 built in 2006-2007 you only need to check that the free catalytic converter inspection that Suzuki called in 2008 was carried out.[1][2]

What faults does the M15A engine have?

The documented ones that affect this version, by importance: fuel hose damaged by rubbing on the Swift 1.3 and 1.5 (2005-2008) (medium severity) and loose catalytic converter substrate on the SX4 1.5 and 1.6 (2008 campaign) (low severity).

Which cars use the M15A engine?

Suzuki Swift III (2005–2010), Suzuki SX4 (2006–2014) and Suzuki Ignis I (2003–2008).[1][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10]

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Sources

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  1. Suzuki SX4: Typische Probleme und SchwachstellenGebrauchtwagenberater.de · Motoring press · consulted 8 October 2026 · in German
  2. Rückruf Suzuki SX4AUTO BILD · Motoring press · published 7 April 2008 · consulted 8 October 2026 · in German
  3. Suzuki M engineWikipedia · Other source · consulted 8 October 2026
  4. Suzuki SwiftWikipedia · Other source · consulted 8 October 2026
  5. Suzuki SX4Wikipedia · Other source · consulted 8 October 2026
  6. Suzuki IgnisWikipedia · Other source · consulted 8 October 2026
  7. Suzuki Swift MK4 MZ 2005-2010: Probleme und SchwachstellenGebrauchtwagenberater.de · Motoring press · consulted 8 October 2026 · in German
  8. Fiabilité et pannes Suzuki Swift (2005-2010)Fiches-auto.fr · Owners' forum · consulted 8 October 2026 · in French
  9. Suzuki SX4: Gebrauchtwagen kaufenAUTO ZEITUNG · Motoring press · consulted 8 October 2026 · in German
  10. Suzuki SX4 1.6 VVT 4x2 GL (2010-2012): datoskm77.com · Motoring press · consulted 8 October 2026 · in Spanish