NHTSA recalls & complaints · 2004–2018

Suzuki DL650 recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 18 owner complaints for the Suzuki DL650, covering model years 2004 to 2018. The 2012 model year drew the most complaints (6), and Electrical System is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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4 recall campaigns on file
18 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
13 model years with data (2004–2018)

most complaints: 2012 (6 for that model year)
top component: Electrical System (9 complaints)
latest recall 18V694000 (reported Oct 4, 2018)

1 complaint reporting a crash (5.6%)
1 complaint reporting a fire (5.6%)
0 complaints reporting an injury (0.0%)
0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Suzuki DL650 complaints by model year

9 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2012 model year has the most complaints: 6 of 18, or 33.3%. Next come 2006 (2) and 2007 (2). The fewest are for 2017, with 1 complaint.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years

Suzuki DL650 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death

Suzuki DL650 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model year	Complaints	Reporting a crash	Reporting a fire
2004	1	0	0
2006	2	0	0
2007	2	0	0
2008	1	1	0
2009	1	0	0
2011	2	0	0
2012	6	0	1
2013	2	0	0
2017	1	0	0
All model years	18	1	1

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Suzuki DL650 components

top 5 · NHTSA categories

Electrical System is the component named most often, in 9 complaints (50.0% of all 18), followed by Power Train (5) and Service Brakes (3).

Components named most often in Suzuki DL650 complaints (top 5)

Components named most often in Suzuki DL650 complaints (top 5)
Component	Complaints	Share of complaints
Electrical System	9	50.0%
Power Train	5	27.8%
Service Brakes	3	16.7%
Engine and Engine Cooling	1	5.6%
Fuel System, Gasoline	1	5.6%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Suzuki DL650 recalls

4 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name DL650, newest first. The 4 campaigns cover model years 2012 to 2018. The 2012 model year appears in the most campaigns (3).

4 recall campaigns

Suzuki DL650 recall campaigns covering each model year
Decade	Years ending in 0	Years ending in 1	Years ending in 2	Years ending in 3	Years ending in 4	Years ending in 5	Years ending in 6	Years ending in 7	Years ending in 8	Years ending in 9
2010s			2012: 3 campaigns	2013: 2 campaigns	2014: 2 campaigns	2015: 1 campaign	2016: 1 campaign	2017: 1 campaign	2018: 1 campaign

Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

NHTSA campaign 18V694000
Reported Oct 4, 2018
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump
Model years 2017–2018
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 resulting in a fuel leak.
Consequence:
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy:
Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump O-ring and the fuel tank inner vessel, free of charge. The recall began October 31, 2018. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's numbers for this recall are 2A86-2A88.
Filed by Suzuki Motor USA, LLC
NHTSA campaign 16V878000
Reported Dec 6, 2016
Electrical System › Alternator/Generator/Regulator
Model years 2012–2016
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.
Consequence:
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.
Remedy:
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.
Filed by Suzuki Motor USA, LLC
NHTSA campaign 15V852000
Reported Dec 18, 2015
Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine
Model years 2012–2014
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 and camshaft wear within the engines of the affected motorcycles.
Consequence:
The excessive wear may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tappet clearance, replacing the tappets and camshafts, as necessary. All motorcycles that have less than 2500 miles will have their tappets and camshafts replaced since wear may not be evident. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2016. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-714-996-7040. Suzuki's number for this recall is 2A50, 2A51, and 2A52.
Filed by Suzuki Motor USA, LLC
NHTSA campaign 12V038000
Reported Feb 3, 2012
Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights › Switch
Model year 2012
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.
Consequence:
On the AN400 and AN650 models, failure of the switches will prevent the scooters from starting. On all of the affected models, failure of the brake light switch(es) may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when a scooter or motorcycle is braking, thereby increasing the risk of a crash with a trailing vehicle.
Remedy:
Suzuki will notify owners, and Suzuki distributors will replace the brake light actuating switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on February 13, 2011. Owners may contact Suzuki at 1-714-996-7040.
Filed by Suzuki Motor USA, LLC

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means

What each recall field means
Field	What it tells you
Campaign number	NHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
Component	The system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
Summary	What the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
Consequence	The safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
Remedy	What the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.

Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Suzuki DL650 questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Suzuki DL650 have?

NHTSA lists 4 vehicle recall campaigns for the Suzuki DL650, covering model years 2004 to 2018. The most recent, 18V694000, was reported on October 4, 2018 and is filed under “Fuel system, gasoline”. The 2012 model year is covered by the most campaigns (3).

Which Suzuki DL650 model year has the most complaints?

The 2012 model year, with 6 of the 18 complaints in NHTSA’s file (33.3%). The next are 2006 (2) and 2007 (2). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Suzuki DL650 complaint?

Electrical System is the component named most often: 9 complaints, or 50.0% of all 18. Power Train (5) and Service Brakes (3) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Suzuki DL650?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Suzuki dealer.

How many Suzuki DL650 complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 18 complaints, 1 report a crash, 1 a fire, 0 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

8 models · most complaints first

The Suzuki models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the Suzuki VIN decoder with every Suzuki model page, WMI code and VIN note.

Suzuki Forenza 2004–2008 · 6 recalls · 907 complaints
Suzuki Grand Vitara 1999–2013 · 15 recalls · 639 complaints
Suzuki XL7 2001–2009 · 5 recalls · 380 complaints
Suzuki SX4 2000–2013 · 9 recalls · 312 complaints
Suzuki Verona 2004–2006 · 6 recalls · 216 complaints
Suzuki Reno 2004–2008 · 4 recalls · 173 complaints
Suzuki Sidekick 1995–2000 · 2 recalls · 149 complaints
Suzuki VZR1800 2006–2023 · 1 recall · 146 complaints

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.