- The problem
- 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 short circuit of the stator wires.
- The risk
- A short circuit of the stator wires may prevent the battery from properly charging, causing an engine stall and increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stator, free of charge. The recall began on January 6, 2017. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-714-572-1490. Suzuki's number for this recall is 2A67.
Vehicle safety record
2016 Suzuki DL650 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2016 Suzuki DL650 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in December 2016 for the alternator / generator / regulator.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical DL650 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2016 Suzuki DL650 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2016 Suzuki DL650 yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Suzuki DL650: every year compared
All DL650 yearsQuestions about the 2016 Suzuki DL650
Does the 2016 Suzuki DL650 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2016 Suzuki DL650: alternator / generator / regulator (December 2016). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2016 Suzuki DL650 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2016 Suzuki DL650 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Suzuki DL650 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Suzuki DL650 years have the most complaints?
2012 (6), 2011 (2), 2013 (2). See every Suzuki DL650 year compared.
What should I do if my 2016 Suzuki DL650 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data