Warning: Your Grand Vitara’s Fuel Gauge Might Be Lying to You

MARUTI GRAND VITARA RECALL ISSUED FOR 39,506 SUVS – READ THIS NOW

Maruti Suzuki has just announced a major Maruti Grand Vitara Recall for nearly 40,000 SUVs sold in India.

The company has found a “potential defect” in the fuel tank, and this is a problem you need to know about. Here’s our simple expert analysis of what’s wrong and what you should do.

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WHAT’S THE PROBLEM? THE FUEL GAUGE IS LYING

The issue is with the fuel level indicator and its warning light.

In simple terms, the fuel gauge in your dashboard “may not accurately reflect the fuel level.” This means your car could be lying to you.

You might think you have half a tank of fuel when it’s almost empty. This is a big problem because you could run out of fuel and get stranded, especially on a highway, with no warning.

WHICH CARS ARE AFFECTED? (THE EXACT DATES)

This recall is for 39,506 Grand Vitara units.The affected cars are those manufactured (built) between December 9, 2024, and April 29, 2025.If you bought your Grand Vitara during this time, your vehicle is likely part of this recall.

WHAT IS THE SOLUTION? (IT’S A FREE FIX)

This is a “precautionary” recall, which means Maruti is fixing the problem before it becomes a major complaint. The solution is simple and 100% free.

1. Wait for a Call: Maruti Suzuki will contact the owners of all 39,506 affected vehicles directly.
2. Go to the Dealer: You will be asked to bring your Grand Vitara to an authorized Maruti Suzuki service center.
3. Get it Fixed: They will inspect the part and replace it with a new, working one. This will be done at no cost to you.

OUR EXPERT VERDICT

This is the second big recall for a popular hybrid SUV in recent months. While a recall is never good news, this is not a dangerous problem like a brake failure. It is a very annoying problem that could leave you stranded.

It’s good that Maruti is fixing this “precautionary” issue for free. This shows they are taking the problem seriously.

The Grand Vitara is a very popular SUV, and this move helps keep the trust of the thousands of customers who have bought one.

CONCLUSION

If you own a Grand Vitara built between December 2024 and April 2025, don’t panic. Just be extra careful with your fuel level until you get a call from your dealer.

Maruti has promised to fix this problem for free.

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