Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Suzuki DL650A, DL650XA, GSX-R1000, GSX-R1000R, and 2018 GSX-S750 motorcycles. During installation, the fuel pump O-ring may have been twisted, reducing the sealing performance and possibly...
2004-2018 · 12 model years
Suzuki DL650 Problems by year
Owners have filed 11 complaints about the Suzuki DL650 across 12 model years, and it has 5 recalls. The 2012 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (6). The most reported problem area is the electrical system, followed by the transmission & drivetrain.
- Complaints
- 11
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
DL650 complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common DL650 problems
Suzuki DL650 recalls 5
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 DL650 motorcycles manufactured August 30, 2011, to October 12, 2015. In the affected motorcycles, the alternator stator may have insufficient heat resistance, resulting in a...
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 SFV650 and AN650A, and 2012-2014 DL650A motorcycles. Contamination from component production and storage combined with manufacturing variations may result in excessive tappet...
Suzuki is recalling certain model year 2012 an400, an650, and dl650 scooters and motorcycles manufactured prior to december 17, 2011, because the lever-mounted brake light actuating switch(es) may fail.
Motion pro is recalling 10,000 aftermarket brake levers, model no. 14-0415, Sold for use on certain my 1999 through 2008 suzuki and my 1998 through 2003 yamaha motorcycles. The lobe height on some of these levers are smaller and do not properly engage the...
Latest DL650 complaints
ABS pump issue, very likely clogged valves, lead to rear brake pedal locked up in disengaged position while riding - no rear brakes. When I was riding at moderate speed, the ABS module engaged after the rear wheel slid a little on a patch of grass. Immediately afterwards I found the rear brake pedal became stiff, and one more test brake later the rear brake pedal became rock solid, and I cannot engage the rear brake anymore while riding. Upon further investigation with mechanics, what happened was the valves on...
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the ABS module were clogged during the movement of fluid when ABS was engaged, therefore locking up the rear brake pedal. This seems to be a common problem for 2012 VStrom DL650A model by Suzuki: [[redacted]] [[redacted]] [[redacted]] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Upon pulling away from a stoplight and shifting into 2nd gear with a toe lift on the gear shift lever, the shifting linkage broke and fell down. The linkage allowed the shifter arm to fall down and intermittently contact the ground while driving. Using 20x magnification it appears to have failed in bending fatigue.
Gear position indicator has failed yearly, part 37730-44h01, cost is over $100 to replace. Fuel inj system takes info from this part, the bike gives a intermittent fi warning light when this part is malfunctioning. Have replaced this part 4 times now.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 suzuki v-strom 650 abs. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v878000 (electrical system); however, the part for the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer did not know when the parts would arrive. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 suzuki dl650. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 16v878000 (electrical system) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Headlight goes out when operationing without warning. This is not an uncommon occurrence. Did research and discovered numerous owners have/had this problem. I was stopped by a florida state trooper who informed me my headlight was not working. Called suzuki to report this safety issue and they were not concerned.
Questions about the Suzuki DL650
Which Suzuki DL650 years have the most problems?
Which Suzuki DL650 years have the fewest complaints?
Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2011 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other DL650 years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.
What are the most common Suzuki DL650 problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the electrical system (8), transmission & drivetrain (2), brakes (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Suzuki DL650 have?
NHTSA lists 5 recalls across all Suzuki DL650 model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data