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2007 Suzuki XL7 fuel system problems

The 2007 Suzuki XL7 has 31 fuel system complaints filed with NHTSA — 15% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

31

Fuel System complaints

15%

Share of year

0

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Fuel System complaints by year

XL7 fuel system complaints by model year31 complaints2002: 2 complaints2003: 3 complaints2006: 1 complaints2007: 31 complaints2008: 5 complaints2009: 1 complaints
XL7 fuel system complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

12V597000Fuel SystemDecember 20, 2012 · 2,830 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

Remedy

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.

What owners report

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUZUKI XL7. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT HOLD ANY FUEL AND HER HUSBAND NOTICED THAT THE FUEL PUMP HAD MELTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED THE SAME SYMPTOMS AS LISTED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V597000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · September 1, 2018 · fire

Common questions

How many fuel system complaints does the 2007 Suzuki XL7 have?

NHTSA has 31 complaints about the 2007 Suzuki XL7 fuel system — 15% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2007 Suzuki XL7 fuel system?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the fuel system: 12V597000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.