Suzuki Across 1
Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice
Engine Overview
The Suzuki Across 1 is available with one engine variant at 185 hp.
Toyota 2.5-litre PHEV drivetrain from the RAV4 Prime, carried over unchanged into the Suzuki Across. The combustion engine itself is reliable; the weaknesses are in the high-voltage system. Recall in 2023 due to DC-DC converter fire risk.
- !! Recall: DC-DC converter fire risk
A manufacturing defect in the Denso DC-DC converter can cause a short circuit and fire risk, particularly when charging below 5 °C ambient temperature. Recall affects approximately 43,000 vehicles from model years 2021–2022.
Symptoms: No perceptible advance warning; in the worst case, heat buildup and fire during charging - !! Recall: Instrument cluster software fault
A software fault during vehicle start-up can prevent the speedometer and warning lights from displaying. Affects model years 2023–2025.
Symptoms: Instrument cluster shows no speed reading or warning indicators on start-up - ! Unwanted engine start — battery protection mode
The battery management system frequently starts the combustion engine for system protection, even when the HV battery is fully charged.
Symptoms: Engine starts despite full battery charge, EV mode unavailable
Vehicle Weaknesses
| Weakness | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Recall: eCall System Software Fault A software fault in the eCall emergency module can disable the emergency call system if the ignition has been off for more than 10 minutes. Around 3,566 vehicles in Germany affected (production 2020–2022). | Low | |
| Recall: ESP Does Not Reactivate Automatically After manually deactivating ESP and restarting the engine with the brake pedal pressed, the stability programme does not reactivate automatically. Around 513 Across vehicles in Germany affected (all up to March 2022). Symptoms: ESP warning light stays on after engine start, system does not intervene in a skid situation | Low |
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Known Problems and Issues +
A total of 9 weaknesses have been documented for the Suzuki Across 1 (2020–2025) — 3 engine-related and 6 vehicle-related. Typical issues affect Other, Brakes, Electronics.
Across (A25A-FXS, 2020–2025) — Be Careful: Recall: DC-DC converter fire risk, Recall: Instrument cluster software fault, Unwanted engine start — battery protection mode. Power: 185 PS.
What to watch out for with the Suzuki Across? See the detailed listing of all engine and vehicle weaknesses in the sections above.
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Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee