SuzukiKizashi SE2010Overview/suzuki/kizashi-se/2010/base/

2010 Suzuki Kizashi SE

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2010 Kizashi SE.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (variable gear ratios)

The 2010 Suzuki Kizashi SE is a midsize passenger car built on Suzuki’s contemporary platform and powered by a gasoline engine that requires 4.8 qt of 5W‑30 API oil, paired with an automatic transmission featuring variable gear ratios. Its fuel economy balances city and highway use at 23 mpg and 31 mpg respectively, yielding a combined rating of 26 mpg. While the model logged only 22 owner complaints overall, the most frequent issue fell within the electrical system and it was subject to six recalls during its production run. Positioned in the early part of the Kizashi’s production span, the 2010 SE reflects a relatively modest reliability record that researchers should weigh against the modest complaint count and targeted electrical concerns.

Model year201220112010

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.8 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque104 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy23/31/26 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 24F · 700 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 24F · 700 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnOFFOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined23 / 31 / 26 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume92 cu ft
Cargo volume13 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.8 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, 80W-90 · GL-5 in the differential. Torque lug nuts to 104 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 26.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Differential Gear Oil80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity1.5 Pints
Engine Oil5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity4.8 qt
Transfer Case Fluid80W-90 · GL-5
Transfer Case Fluid Capacity1.9 Pints

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs8.5 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts52 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts18 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts37 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug26.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/StudsM8 Bolts: 19 ft-lbs, M10 Bolts: 41 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts104 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug17.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug17.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug25.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub185 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub185 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)680 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.11-1.24 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity4.74-5.40 oz
Standard BCI Group Number24F
Standard BCI Cranking Performance700 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test17.3 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief13-17 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature189 °F
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)54.3-55.8 psi
Injector Primary Resistance11.6-12.4 @ 68 degreesF ohms

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket25 ft-lbs / 17 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle114.5 ft-lbs / 44.5 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.080; Rear: 0.059 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.004 in
Rotor Minimum Machining1.023 in / 0.472 in
Rotor Finish0.944 μin / 0.433 μin

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
111 ft. lbs., Step 2: 45 degrees, Step 3: 4511 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages
115 ft. lbs.15 ft. lbs
229.5 ft. lbs.29.5 ft. lbs
360 degrees.60 degrees
480 degrees.80 degrees
5Tighten head bolts 2B18.5 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
137 ft. lbs., Step 2: Back off 360 degrees, Step 3: 15 ft. lbs., Step 4: 26 ft. lbs., Step 5: 40 degrees, Step 6: 4037 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 60,000 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

At 7,500 miBrake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Parking Brake System (inspect) · Transfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 7,500 miBody Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Driveshaft (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Steering System (inspect)
Every 15,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Pedal Assembly (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Clutch Master Cylinder (inspect fluid level) · Clutch Pedal Assembly (inspect)
Every 30,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect)
Every 45,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 60,000 miTransfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 60,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Engine Valves (inspect valve lash) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill)
At 90,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Transmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
At 150,000 miFuel Evaporative Canister Filter (replace) · Fuel Filter (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Owner complaints about the 2010 Suzuki Kizashi SE top in one area — the electrical system, 3 of 22 reports (14%), well ahead of the next concern. None of this vehicle's 6 recall campaigns target the electrical system, so those reports read as owner-reported wear-and-tear rather than an acknowledged defect. 1 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the electrical system pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

6
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
12
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
22
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Rollover★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 22 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Electrical System3
Power Train2
Steering2
Suspension2
Engine & Engine Cooling2
Tires2
Air Bags,Fuel/Propulsion System1
Air Bags1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 6 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

19V187000SeatsReported 07/03/2019

Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Kizashi and 2006-2013 Grand Vitara vehicles. The front passenger leather seat may shrink due to high humidity and high temperature. As a result, the… Remedy: Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat bottom cushion, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on May 3, 2019. All second letters…

18V769000Fuel System, GasolineReported 31/10/2018

Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Suzuki Kizashi vehicles. Dust can enter the vent line that provides fresh air to the carbon canister, restricting its air flow and possibly creating… Remedy: Suzuki has sent owners an initial notification to inform them of the recall. When parts are available, a second notice will be mailed and dealers will install a cover over the…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 12 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
SUZ_0160082022-07-08SuspensionReminder of the importance to conduct safety inspections for rust damage to suspension…
SI-26R2022-05-18Engine And Engine CoolingService update of cylinder block warranty extension (revision of original notice). Note…
ZF Owner Letter2019-05-17Engine And Engine CoolingThis letter was sent to owners of vehicles included in a warranty extension campaign for…
SI-26R2019-04-24Engine And Engine CoolingThis communication is a revised Service Bulletin concerning an extended warranty for a…
ZF-12019-02-20Engine And Engine CoolingThis letter was sent to owners of 2009 Grand Vitara and certain 2010 Grand Vitara and…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

Decode factory build data for a specific vehicle by VIN.

VIN
Decode a VIN to confirm the transmission and build data for a specific Kizashi SE. OEM
Build data
Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.
Recalls
Check open recall campaigns against a specific vehicle by VIN.

Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2010 Kizashi SE take?

4.8 qt of 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2010 Kizashi SE have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Kizashi SE get?

EPA figures are 23 city / 31 highway / 26 combined mpg.