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Suzuki DL1000 recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns and 23 owner complaints for the Suzuki DL1000, covering model years 2002 to 2016. The 2014 model year drew the most complaints (8), and Engine is the component owners name most often.

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

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  • 5 recall campaigns on file
  • 23 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 12 model years with data (2002–2016)
  • most complaints: 2014 (8 for that model year)
  • top component: Engine (8 complaints)
  • latest recall 16V018000 (reported Jan 19, 2016)
  • 1 complaint reporting a crash (4.3%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
  • 2 complaints reporting an injury (8.7%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Suzuki DL1000 complaints by model year

7 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2014 model year has the most complaints: 8 of 23, or 34.8%. Next come 2007 (4) and 2012 (4). The fewest are for 2006, with 1 complaint.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Suzuki DL1000 owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2002–2014Column chart of 23 complaints across 13 model years. The highest is 2014 with 8. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2002: 3 complaints320022003: 0 complaints20032004: 1 complaint120042005: 0 complaints20052006: 1 complaint120062007: 4 complaints420072008: 0 complaints20082009: 2 complaints220092010: 0 complaints20102011: 0 complaints20112012: 4 complaints420122013: 0 complaints20132014: 8 complaints82014
Suzuki DL1000 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Suzuki DL1000 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
200230000
200410000
200610000
200741020
200920000
201240000
201480000
All model years231020

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

Most-reported Suzuki DL1000 components

top 10 · NHTSA categories

Engine is the component named most often, in 8 complaints (34.8% of all 23), followed by Fuel/Propulsion System (8) and Electrical System (7).

Components named most often in Suzuki DL1000 complaints (top 10)
Components named most often in Suzuki DL1000 complaints (top 10)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Engine834.8%
Fuel/Propulsion System834.8%
Electrical System730.4%
Fuel System, Gasoline313.0%
Power Train313.0%
Suspension313.0%
Structure28.7%
Unknown or Other28.7%
Vehicle Speed Control28.7%
Engine and Engine Cooling14.3%

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 DL1000 recalls

5 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name DL1000, newest first. The 5 campaigns cover model years 2008 to 2016. The 2014 and 2015 model years appear in the most campaigns (3 each).

  • 5 recall campaigns
Suzuki DL1000 recall campaigns covering each model year
DecadeYears ending in 0Years ending in 1Years ending in 2Years ending in 3Years ending in 4Years ending in 5Years ending in 6Years ending in 7Years ending in 8Years ending in 9
2008: 2 campaigns2009: 2 campaigns
2010: 1 campaign2011: 1 campaign2012: 1 campaign2013: no campaigns2014: 3 campaigns2015: 3 campaigns2016: 1 campaign
Highlighted: the model years with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 16V018000

    Reported

    Electrical System

    Model years 2008–2012

    Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 AN400, AN400A, DL1000, GSX1300R, 2008-2009 GSF1250S and GSF1250SA, 2008 GSX1300BK and GSX1300BKA, 2008-2010 GSX650F, GSX-R600, GSX-R750, VLR1800, VLR1800T, and 2009-2010 SFV650 and VZ1500 motorcycles. Due to a problem with the circuit board for the regulator/rectifier power module, the motorcycle may not sufficiently charge the battery and the motorcycle may stall.

    Consequence:
    If the engine stalls while riding, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the regulator/rectifier, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 4, 2016. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-444-5077. Suzuki's number for this recall is 2A56 to 2A64.

    Filed by Suzuki Motor USA, LLC

  2. NHTSA campaign 15V854000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Ignition

    Model years 2014–2015

    Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2014 DL1000 motorcycles manufactured January 17, 2014, to June 5, 2014, and 2015 DL1000 motorcycles manufactured November 5, 2014, to February 6, 2015. The ignition switch terminals of the affected vehicles may corrode if they come into contact with liquid such as salt water. As a result, the motorcycle's electrical power may be disconnected or the switch may be bypassed, preventing the engine from being shut off with the ignition key.

    Consequence:
    If electrical power is lost, the engine would stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will install a cover for the ignition switch connector, and any corroded ignition lead wire and wire harnesses will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began January 19, 2016. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-714-996-7040. Suzuki's number for this recall is 2A53.

    Filed by Suzuki Motor USA, LLC

  3. NHTSA campaign 15V853000

    Reported

    Electrical System › 12V/24V/48V Battery › Cables

    Model years 2014–2015

    Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2014 Suzuki DL1000 motorcycles manufactured January 17, 2014 to June 5, 2014, and 2015 Suzuki DL1000 motorcycles manufactured November 5, 2014, to February 6, 2015. Due to corrosion or being attached to the painted engine case, the battery ground connection may have poor electrical conductivity.

    Consequence:
    As a result of the poor conductivity, the engine may stall and be unable to be restarted, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the battery ground connection to an unpainted surface and replace the ground wire protector with a high-heat resistance tube, free of charge. The recall began on January 29, 2016. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service number at 1-714-996-7040. Suzuki's number for this recall is 2A53.

    Filed by Suzuki Motor USA, LLC

  4. NHTSA campaign 15V851000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Wiring

    Model years 2014–2016

    Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2014 Suzuki DL 1000 motorcycles manufactured January 17, 2014, to June 5, 2014, 2015 Suzuki DL1000 motorcycles manufactured November 4, 2014, to February 6, 2015 and 2016 Suzuki DL1000 motorcycles manufactured June 11, 2015, to July 15, 2015. The affected motorcycles have a wiring harness that may rub against the bottom of the fuel tank. Vibration from riding may cause the wiring insulation to wear off, allowing a bare wire to short circuit against the fuel tank.

    Consequence:
    A short circuit may cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the motorcycles and reroute the wiring harnesses as necessary. Any damaged harnesses will be repaired or replaced. This work will be performed free of charge. The recall began on January 29, 2016. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service number at 1-714-572-1490. Suzuki's number for this recall is 2A53.

    Filed by Suzuki Motor USA, LLC

  5. NHTSA campaign 11V108000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Alternator/Generator/Regulator

    Model years 2008–2009

    Suzuki is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 motorcycles manufactured from July 2007 through September 2009, equipped with regulator/rectifier assemblies, Suzuki part numbers 32800-41F11, 32800-15H10, 32800-05H11, 32800-41G10, 32800-15H00, 32800-18H00, 32800-05G10, 32800-10G10, 32800-05H20, or 32800-06G01. Some regulator/rectifier assemblies were produced with insufficient adhesion between the power module (circuit board) and the rectifier case that contains a heat sink to dissipate heat. Due to insufficient adhesion, heat generated on the power module circuit board can cause the circuit board to deform, and lift of the case.

    Consequence:
    This condition causes excessive heat on the circuit board and uncontrolled electric current output, which can result in insufficient charging current being provided to the motorcycle battery. This can cause discharge of the battery and can lead to engine stalling and/or a no-start condition. Engine stalling while riding can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Suzuki will notify owners and Suzuki distributors will replace the regulator/rectifier with an improved part free of charge. The safety recall began on March 2, 2011. Owners may contact Suzuki at 1-714-572-1490.

    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
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat 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 DL1000 questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Suzuki DL1000 have?

NHTSA lists 5 vehicle recall campaigns for the Suzuki DL1000, covering model years 2002 to 2016. The most recent, 16V018000, was reported on January 19, 2016 and is filed under “Electrical system”. The 2014 and 2015 model years are covered by the most campaigns (3 each).

Which Suzuki DL1000 model year has the most complaints?

The 2014 model year, with 8 of the 23 complaints in NHTSA’s file (34.8%). The next are 2007 (4) and 2012 (4). 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 DL1000 complaint?

Engine is the component named most often: 8 complaints, or 34.8% of all 23. Fuel/Propulsion System (8) and Electrical System (7) 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 DL1000?

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 DL1000 complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 23 complaints, 1 report a crash, 0 a fire, 2 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.

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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.