Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | 0 | 2 |
| 2013 | 2 | 2 |
| 2012 | 6 | 3 |
| 2011 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Electrical system9
- Power train5
- Service brakes3
- Fuel system, gasoline1
- Engine and engine cooling1
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
EU safety alerts
Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the DL650 in 1 alert. European versions can differ from the North American car.
The engine tappets and cams can wear, increasing the tappet clearances. If the tappet clearance becomes large, it can, in the worst case, cause the engine to stall.
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0
Recalls
4 campaigns cover the DL650.
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.
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.
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.
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.
NHTSA recalls