Known APK problem
Suzuki Celerio: seat belts, seats and airbags
On the Suzuki Celerio the APK inspector finds seat belts, seats and airbags problems 2.5× as often as on cars of the same age: at 5–6 years 1.1%, against about 0.4% nationally.
Window: Oct 2025 – Sep 2026 · Updated: 16 Oct 2026
What is it?
Faulty seat belts, loose seats or an airbag warning light that stays on.
How to check it at the viewing
Pull each belt out quickly: it should lock. The airbag light goes out after starting.
Ask the seller: Does the airbag light ever come on, and has anything been done about it?
By age
Share of inspected Suzuki Celerios with this defect, compared with all cars of the same age.
| Age | Type | Celerio | National | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 – 6 years | A | 1.1% | 0.4% | 2.5× |
| 7 – 8 years | A | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.8× |
| 9 – 10 years | A | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0× |
A = structure, safety or costly mechanics; B = fail, usually simple; C = advisory. An age is missing when this defect is not among the most common there.
Comparable cars at 5–6 years
| Model | Seat belts, seats and airbags | Vs. national |
|---|---|---|
| Suzuki Celerio | 1.1% | 2.5× |
| Škoda Citigo | 0.5% | 1.2× |
| Renault Twingo III | 0.2% | 0.5× |
| Hyundai i10 II | 0.6% | 1.3× |
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Frequently asked questions
Does the Suzuki Celerio often have seat belts, seats and airbags problems?
Yes, more often than average at the APK. At 5–6 years the inspector found a seat belts, seats and airbags defect on 1.1% of inspected Suzuki Celerios, against about 0.4% of all cars of the same age (2.5×). Source: RDW Open Data, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026.
How do you check the seat belts, seats and airbags on a used Suzuki Celerio?
Pull each belt out quickly: it should lock. The airbag light goes out after starting.
Repair indication: small, medium or large. An indication of the usual repair, not a quote: the real cost depends on the car, the cause and the garage.
Source: RDW Open Data (CC0), analysis CarXray.nl. 6,857,004 inspected passenger cars aged 3 years and older, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026. Each car counts once. How we know