The article accompanies a video of the ANCAP results, published on December 22, 2025, at 03:56 AM.

Around 1,300 Fronx units have been sold in Australia since its market introduction, with regulators urged to identify and rectify affected vehicles promptly.

Suzuki Australia said it is actively reviewing the ANCAP results with Suzuki Motor Corporation and Suzuki New Zealand, and will take actions to uphold safety standards and customer trust.

The Suzuki Fronx has been halted from sale in Australia after a one-star ANCAP safety rating due to low overall occupant protection and a rare rear seatbelt failure observed in a crash test.

Australian deliveries for the three-door Jimny are expected to resume in 2026 with an updated version amid ongoing regulatory changes.

ANCAP CEO emphasized the seriousness of the rear-seatbelt failure and advised against rear-seat travel in the Fronx until rectifications are made.

ANCAP has identified multiple safety issues with the Fronx, signaling concerns about the model’s overall safety performance.

Suzuki Australia exited several models from its local lineup in early 2025 due to new autonomous emergency braking regulations, with some models like the Jimny and Vitara currently unrated or paused for imports.

The 2026 Fronx test yielded a one-star ANCAP crash rating after a rear seatbelt component failure left a rear dummy unrestrained, contributing to the low score.

Officials issued a precautionary safety advisory rather than a formal recall, urging caution for occupants and signaling potential safety improvements or further testing.

ANCAP scored the Fronx 65% for Vulnerable Road User Protection, 55% for Safety Assist, 48% for Adult Occupant Protection, and 40% for Child Occupant Protection.

Suzuki Australia has suspended Fronx sales and launched an immediate investigation, coordinating with Suzuki Motor Corporation and Suzuki New Zealand to address the findings.