The defect
Suzuki Motor USA, LLC (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2020-2025 DL 1050 and 2020, 2024 GSX-1000S motorcycles. The upper headlight beam may be too bright and exceed the maximum light output, which may adversely affect the vision of the driver. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
The risk
Headlights that are excessively bright can reduce visibility for oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Suzuki dealers will replace the headlight assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 7, 2025. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is 3A06/3A07.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Suzuki DL1050 | 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| Suzuki GSX-S1000S | 2020, 2024 |
Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suzuki DL1050 | 2020 | 0 | 1 |
| Suzuki DL1050 | 2021 | 0 | 1 |
| Suzuki DL1050 | 2022 | 0 | 1 |
| Suzuki DL1050 | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
| Suzuki DL1050 | 2024 | 0 | 1 |
| Suzuki DL1050 | 2025 | 0 | 1 |
| Suzuki GSX-S1000S | 2020 | 0 | 1 |
| Suzuki GSX-S1000S | 2024 | 0 | 1 |
Other exterior lighting recalls in 2025
52 of the 891 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2025 concerned the exterior lighting; Suzuki Motor USA, LLC filed 10 campaigns in all.
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NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2025