NHTSA tire-safety data for the Suzuki Forenza: recall notices matched to its factory tire fitment, plus owner-reported complaint volume. Recalls require a free remedy; complaints are unverified owner reports. Both are shown so you can judge the full safety picture.
4 tire-related recall notices on record for tires matched to this vehicle's factory fitment. Review each notice below and check your specific tire's DOT code against the campaign.
NHTSA campaigns
Tire recall notices matched to this vehicle
Each notice below is an NHTSA recall on a tire that matches one of this vehicle's factory fitment sizes (match confidence ≥ 0.5). A recall on a tire model does not mean every unit is defective; check the DOT date code on your sidewall against the campaign's affected production window.
Summary. Hankook Tire America Corp. (Hankook) is recalling certain Kinergy GT tires, size 235/60R18H H436. The tires contain a tire identification number (TIN) that is missing the 4-digit week and year code mark. As such, these tires fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 574, "Tire Identification & Recordkeeping."
Consequence. Missing TIN information can make it difficult for tire owners to identify a tire involved in a recall. Owners may continue to drive on recalled tires, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy. Dealers will replace the tires, free of charge. The affected vehicle manufacturer will mail letters to owners. Owners may contact Hankook customer service at 1-800-426-5665.
Summary. Hankook Tire America Corp. (Hankook) is recalling certain Kinergy GT (H436) tires, size 235/50R19H with DOT code 0521. The tires may have been manufactured with an insufficient amount of curative agent, which could cause tread separation.
Consequence. Tread separation can result in tire failure and a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy. Dealers and authorized independent service centers will replace the affected tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 15, 2021. Owners may contact Hankook customer service at 1-800-426-5665.
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Reported
2015-12-22
Summary. Hankook Tire America Corp. (Hankook) is recalling certain Ventus S1 Noble 2 tires, size 245/45R18 96W, manufactured May 20, 2013, to February 14, 2015, and size 245/40R19 94W and 275/35R19 96W tires manufactured May 22, 2013, to February 14, 2015 supplied for 2015 Hyundai Genesis vehicles as well as being sold as replacement tires. The affected tires may develop cracks in the tire sidewall, resulting in a loss of air.
Consequence. A loss of tire pressure may cause tire failure and a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy. Hankook will notify the purchasers of the replacement tires and Hankook dealers will pay or credit the cost of the tire, free of charge. Owners of affected Hyundai vehicles will be notified by Hyundai and Hyundai dealers will replace the tires, free of charge. The recall began on December 18, 2015. Owners may contact Hankook customer service at 1-800-426-5665.
Summary. HANKOOK TIRE AMERICA CORP. (HTAC) IS RECALLING CERTAIN TIRES, SIZE P265/70R17S RH03, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT TIRES FOR PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SUBJECT TIRES EXPERIENCED LESS THAN EXPECTED SIDEWALL PERFORMANCE DURING INTERNAL TESTING.
Consequence. THE SIDEWALL OF THE TIRES CAN WEAR PREMATURELY AND/OR EXPERIENCE A BLOW-OUT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy. HATC WILL SEND NOTICES TO ALL OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HANKOOK TIRE AT 1-855-275-8899.
The recalls above matched tires offered in the following OEM size for the Suzuki Forenza. Confirm your size against the driver-door placard.
195/55R15
NHTSA-reported issues for suzuki forenza
4
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Top issue category:Tires (General)
Most reported: Tires (General) (3) · TPMS (1)
Reported across: 2008 – 2008 (1 year)
What owners described
Loss of control, rollover or collision is the most common description, in 12% of these reports. Percentages are shares of the 17 reports covering every model year of the Suzuki Forenza that include a written account; a single report can describe more than one problem, so they do not total 100%.
Reported problem
This subject
All tire complaints
Relative
Loss of control, rollover or collision
12%
8%
1.4×
Blowout or sudden deflation
6%
20%
0.3×
Sidewall failure
6%
15%
0.4×
Cracking or dry rot
6%
9%
0.6×
Premature or uneven wear
6%
1%
4.5×
Mileage at failure
11 of these reports state an odometer reading. The middle report is at 14,480 miles, with 8 in 10 falling between 2,000 and 29,500 miles.
In owners' own words
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA about Suzuki Forenza. Reports are published by NHTSA as filed and are lightly cleaned here only to remove intake codes.
THE DOOR LOCKS KEEP MAKING A CLICKING NOISE EVEN WHEN THE CAR IS NOT STARTED. HAVE TO TURN THEM OFF AND ON SEVERAL TIMES TO MAKE IT STOP BUT A FEW DAYS LATER IT HAPPENS AGAIN. I HAVE 4 BRAND NEW TIRES AND THE TIRE SENSOR LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. THE FRONT DRIVER TIRE KEEPS LOSING AIR. HAVE HAD IT CHECKED AND THERE IS NO LEAKS ANYWHERE. THEY PUT AIR IN AND TIRE SENSOR LIGHT GOES OFF BUT WITHIN 30 MINUTES THE LIGHT COMES BACK ON.
NHTSA complaint 1046583 · 2008 vehicle
MY FRONT LEFT TIRE KEEPS GOING FLAT FOR WHATEVER REASON. I HAVE PURCHASED TWO NEW TIRES WITHIN THE LAST SIX MONTHS. THE FIRST TIME I GOT MY FLAT THE WHOLE TIRE WENT BEHIND THE RIM AND DAMAGED MY RIM. I WENT TO GO GET A NEW TIRE THE NEXT DAY. THE SECOND TIME I GOT A FLAT HAPPENED JUST A FEW MONTHS AFTER THE FIRST TIME AND IT WAS ON THE EXACT SAME TIME; THE FRONT LEFT. I WENT TO GET A NEW TIRE AND RIM THIS TIME SINCE THEY HAD A RIM TO FIT. WELL TODAY; AUGUST 16, 2014, MY TIRE SEEMED SLACK, SO I WENT TO PUT AIR INTO THE TIRE. I HAVE YET TO FIND OUT IF IT WAS A FLAT OR NOT. BUT WHEN I GOT 55 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY MY CAR STILL SHAKES AS IF IT IS STILL FLAT OR SLACK. I DON'T KNOW WHAT THE DEAL IS BUT IT IS ALWAYS SOMETHING WITH THAT TIRE AND IT MAKES ME VERY NERVOUS TO DRIVE AND GO OUT IN TOWN.
NHTSA complaint 1098570 · 2007 vehicle
TIRES OF NEW SUZUKI FORENZA WORE PREMATURELY. CAR HYDROPLANED ON A NIGHT WHEN IT WAS DRIZZLING AT A SPEED OF APPROX 35 MPH DURING LIGHT BRAKING INTO A SHALLOW CORNER. THIS RESULTED IN THE CAR LEAVING THE ROADWAY OUT OF CONTROL AND OVERTURNING. DRIVER WAS SHAKEN BUT APPARENTLY UNINJURED ALTHOUGH IS UNDER CARE OF A PHYSICIAN AS A RESULT. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED DUE TO THE ROLLOVER.
NHTSA complaint 507029 · 2004 vehicle
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED, WHILE PULLING OFF THE ROAD TO PARK, THE VEHICLE DRIFTED UP TO THE CURB AT 1 MPH. OR LESS. WHEN THE FRONT LEFT TIRE MADE CONTACT WITH THE CURB, THE SIDEWALL OF THE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE SERVICE DEALER REFERRED THE CONTACT TO THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER, WHO REFERRED THE CONTACT TO THE TIRE MANUFACTURER, STATING IT WAS A WARRANTY ISSUE. THE CONTACT IS WAITING TO HEAR BACK FROM THE TIRE MANUFACTURER.
NHTSA complaint 590315 · 2005 vehicle
Complaints are voluntarily submitted to the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation and are not verified by NHTSA; they represent owner-reported problems, not proven defects. Counts can be useful as a relative quality signal across comparable tires or vehicles.
What to do if a tire on your vehicle is recalled
Find your tire's DOT code. The DOT date code is on the tire sidewall; the last four digits are the week and year of manufacture (e.g. 2419 = week 24 of 2019). Recalls apply to specific production windows, so this tells you whether your tire is in scope.
Check the campaign. Enter the NHTSA campaign number (linked in each notice above) at the free NHTSA recall lookup, or search by your tire brand and model.
Claim the free remedy. Under U.S. law, a recalled tire is remedied at no cost by the manufacturer; typically free replacement. Contact the tire maker or the dealer that sold the tire; you do not pay for a recall remedy.
Register your tires. Registering with the manufacturer (tire shops can do this at install) means you are notified directly of future recalls instead of finding out by chance.
Yes; there are 4 tire-related recalls on record matched to the Suzuki Forenza's factory tire fitment. Each notice above links to its NHTSA campaign. Recalls apply to specific production windows, so check the DOT date code on your sidewall.
How do I check if my tire is recalled?
Read the DOT date code on the sidewall (the last four digits are the week and year of manufacture), then enter the NHTSA campaign number or your tire brand and model at the free NHTSA recall lookup. Recalls cover specific production windows, so the date code determines whether your tire is affected.
What do I do if my tire is recalled?
A recalled tire is remedied at no cost; usually free replacement by the manufacturer. Contact the tire maker or the dealer that sold it. You never pay for a recall remedy under U.S. law.
Are tire complaints the same as a recall?
No. This vehicle has 4 tire-related owner complaints filed with NHTSA, but complaints are voluntary reports of problems; not verified defects and not a recall. A recall is an official campaign requiring a free remedy. Complaint volume is a useful relative quality signal, not proof of a defect.
Sources
Last verified 2026-09-02 against the sources below.
