Model year record

2007 Suzuki XL7 recalls & problems

The 2007 Suzuki XL7 has 2 safety recalls and 138 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is air bags (31 complaints).

Recalls2safety recalls

Complaints138filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 3reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths2 · 0reported in complaints

2007 Suzuki XL7 in an NHTSA crash test — NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

Fuel system, gasolineDec 20, 2012

Delivery › Fuel pump

Recall 12V5970002,830 vehicles

Problem: American Suzuki is recalling certain model year 2007 XL-7 vehicles originally sold or currently registered in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Texas; and manufactured June 13, 2006, through December 22, 2006. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which the plastic supply or return port on the fuel pump module may crack, which could cause a fuel leak.
Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Fix: American Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed on March 7, 2013. Owners may contact American Suzuki Customer Relations at 1-800-934-0934.

VisibilityJun 14, 2007

Windshield

Recall 07V277000921 vehicles

Problem: CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 212, "WINDSHIELD MOUNTING." AN INCORRECT PRIMER MAY HAVE BEEN USED WHEN INSTALLING THE WINDSHIELD.
Risk: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE WINDSHIELD MAY NOT BE RETAINED TO THE EXTENT REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURIES TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE ANY GLASS (WINDSHIELD, LIFTGATE GLASS, OR THE SIDE STATIONARY GLASS) THAT WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY.THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 10, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-934-0934.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2007 Suzuki XL7 4-DR w/SAB

OverallNot Rated

Frontal crash	Not Rated
Side crash	Not Rated
Rollover	★★★★★
Rollover risk	16.4%

2007 Suzuki XL7 NHTSA side crash test — NHTSA side barrier crash test

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

XL7 FWD

18mpg combined

City / highway	16 / 22 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

3.6 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S5) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,700/year to fuel

XL7 AWD

18mpg combined

City / highway	16 / 21 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

3.6 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S5) · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $3,700/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Fires	Injuries	Typical mileage*
Air bagsSide/window; Frontal	31	0	1	75,600 mi
SteeringColumn	29	0	0	59,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	23	1	0	108,000 mi
Electrical systemHorn; Instrument cluster/panel	20	2	0	59,000 mi
Engine	20	1	0	102,000 mi
Power trainAutomatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Floor shift	10	0	0	74,056 mi
Engine and engine coolingEngine; Engine › Gasoline	9	1	0	47,000 mi
Electronic stability control (esc)	8	0	0	101,683 mi
Fuel system, gasolineDelivery › Fuel pump	8	0	0	157,000 mi
VisibilitySun/moon roof assembly; Windshield wiper/washer › Motor	7	0	0	46,883 mi
Unknown or other	6	0	1	77,000 mi
Vehicle speed control	6	0	0	60,350 mi

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Fuel/propulsion system
On my Suzuki XL-7, I have 2 recalls: 1. Fuel pump 2. Windshield clamp. I'm trying to find a dealer to repair the recalls? Can you provide to me any Phoenix area dealer that can fix these two recalls? Thanks.
Jan 15, 2026
Air bags
I have this airbag light on problem stated below. It seems it should be a safety recall. Possible solution for Airbag light on Seat Sensor Ok, I'm going to ask a couple of questions and hope that [XXX] or someone with knowledge chimes in. I originally had this problem in my wife's car a couple of months ago, airbag light on, clock flashing after going over a bump with my 240lb ass in the passenger seat. We got home, turned the car off, restarted it and it went through the power-up self test I guess and the fault cleared itself. The other day it started up again, no bump but still had the fat guy in the seat. I noticed that I only saw this issue referring to 2004 model xl7s. I've looked and…
Dec 7, 2023
Fuel system, gasoline
The contact owns a 2007 Suzuki XL7. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer after she discovered that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V597000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact stated that after the vehicle was retrieved from the dealer and the recall was presumably completed, the vehicle was driven to the residence and parked. The contact then stated on the same day while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal fuel odor throughout the cabin of the vehicle before the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed back to the residence. The contact then notified the dealer of the failure, but the contact was denied service. The vehicle was towed…
May 5, 2023 · 215,000 miles
Unknown or other
Heating Cooling system stopped working. Can not change from heat to cool or from vent to floor to defrost Mechanics can not find issue
Oct 1, 2021
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
The contact owns a 2007 Suzuki XL7. The contact stated while approaching the vehicle, the contact became aware of gasoline fumes outside of the vehicle. Additionally, while attempting to start the vehicle, several attempts were needed to start the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact stated that the failure was with the pressure line attached to the fuel pump which leaked and cracked. The mechanic installed a seal into the crack of the fuel pump to temporarily repair the failure. The mechanic recommended that the fuel pump be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacture was not made aware of the failure. The approximate…
Jun 2, 2021 · 194,000 miles
Visibility/wiper
WATER APPEARS TO BE LEAKING FROM AREA AROUND THE SUNROOF. WHEN IT RAINS HEAVILY OR IF I WERE TO GO THROUGH AN AUTOMATED CARWASH WATER POURS IN FROM AROUND THE SUNROOF AREAS INTO THE CAR CABIN FROM THE CEILING, THIS HAS HAPPENED WHILE THE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY AND BEING DRIVEN.
Mar 16, 2021 · 223,000 miles
Fuel system, gasoline
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUZUKI XL7. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE BECAME AWARE THAT THE FUEL PUMP WAS LEAKING FUEL NEARBY THE REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 223,000.
Apr 10, 2021 · 223,000 miles
Fuel/propulsion system
THERE'S A RECALL FOR FUEL LEAKS AT FUEL PUMP (LINES CRACK). WAS INFORMED RECALL HAD BEEN PREFORMED ALREADY. SO I GUESS THEY USED ANOTHER FAULTY FUEL PUMP. SO WHAT CAN I DO NOW? JUST GOT THE CAR A LITTLE OVER A MONTH AGO. AND COULD SMELL GAS. UNKNOWN EXACTLY WHEN IT HAPPENED.
Oct 5, 2019

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.