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2012 Suzuki DR650 Problems, complaints & recalls

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2012 Suzuki DR650 with NHTSA, most often about the engine & cooling (2) and the fuel system (1). Those complaints describe 1 crash and 1 injury. There are no recalls for it.

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Rated once enough DR650 years are on file

#303 most complained-about 2012 vehicle

Complaints: 2
Recalls: 0
Crashes: 1
Fires: 0
Injuries: 1
Deaths: 0

Most common 2012 Suzuki DR650 problems

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No recalls for the 2012 Suzuki DR650

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2012 Suzuki DR650. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.

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2 complaints about the 2012 Suzuki DR650

Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.

Engine & coolingCrash1 injury

I lost control of my bike in loose dirt at about 15 mph while off road riding. The bike rolled to the right and pinned me to the ground with the exhaust pipe with heat shield on my right ankle. Although I had a helmet on I was dazed and couldn't lift the 400 lbs bike off my ankle for about 5 min until my companion lifted it off me. This is a california dmv compliant bike that has a catalytic exhaust pipe which is hotter than a standard bike from another state. I sustained a fourth degree burn to my ankle into...

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the bone. I've had two surgeries and my lose my right foot. Is there a nhtsa or other agency exhaust heat standard that the manufacture must comply? If so where may I find it? May I have an engineer review this with me? I feel I should not have been so severely burned from a exhaust pipe with a heat shield on it this is a safety issue, please address my concern. Thanks you *tr

Fuel systemEngine & cooling

2012 Suzuki dr650se motorcycle. Consumer writes in regards to repeated operational failures. *Smd the consumer stated on six occasions, he ran out of gas while riding the bike. He took the bike to the dealer and explained the following problems: the bike stopped running multiple times, seemingly due to being out of gas, the bike stopped running when it had a full tank of gas and approximately 1/4 to 1/2 tank. A rep from suzuki informed stated the consumer may have been over-filling the gas tank. *Jb

2012 Suzuki DR650 vs rivals

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Crashes	Grade
2012 Suzuki DR650	2	0	1	-
2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara	13	2	1	A	Compare
2012 Suzuki DL650	6	3	0	F	Compare
2012 Suzuki DL1000	4	1	0	D	Compare
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Questions about the 2012 Suzuki DR650

Does the 2012 Suzuki DR650 have any recalls?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2012 Suzuki DR650 right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2012 Suzuki DR650?

By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the engine & cooling (2), fuel system (1).

How many complaints has the 2012 Suzuki DR650 had?

2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on January 3, 2013 and the latest on August 22, 2013. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 1 injury and 0 deaths.

What should I do if my 2012 Suzuki DR650 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 yesterday. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data