NHTSA recalls & complaints · 2007–2025

Suzuki DR-Z400SM recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 3 owner complaints for the Suzuki DR-Z400SM, covering model years 2007 to 2025. The 2007, 2008 and 2023 model years drew the most complaints (1 each), and Air Bags is the component owners name most often.

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

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2 recall campaigns on file
3 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
5 model years with data (2007–2025)

most complaints: 2007, 2008, 2023 (1 for that model year)
top component: Air Bags (1 complaint)
latest recall 25V873000 (reported Dec 17, 2025)

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

Suzuki DR-Z400SM complaints by model year

3 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2007, 2008 and 2023 model years share the highest count, 1 complaints each.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years

Suzuki DR-Z400SM complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death

Suzuki DR-Z400SM complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model year	Complaints	Reporting a crash	Reporting a fire	Reporting an injury	Reporting a death
2007	1	0	0	0	0
2008	1	0	0	0	0
2023	1	0	0	0	0
All model years	3	0	0	0	0

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

Most-reported Suzuki DR-Z400SM components

top 5 · NHTSA categories

Air Bags is the component named most often, in 1 complaint (33.3% of all 3), followed by Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (1) and Engine (1).

Components named most often in Suzuki DR-Z400SM complaints (top 5)

Components named most often in Suzuki DR-Z400SM complaints (top 5)
Component	Complaints	Share of complaints
Air Bags	1	33.3%
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	1	33.3%
Engine	1	33.3%
Fuel System, Other	1	33.3%
Visibility/Wiper	1	33.3%

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 DR-Z400SM recalls

2 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name DR-Z400SM, newest first. The 2 campaigns cover model years 2018 to 2025. The 2018 and 2025 model years appear in the most campaigns (1 each).

2 recall campaigns

Suzuki DR-Z400SM 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									2018: 1 campaign	2019: no campaigns
2020s	2020: no campaigns	2021: no campaigns	2022: no campaigns	2023: no campaigns	2024: no campaigns	2025: 1 campaign

Highlighted: the model years with the most campaigns.

NHTSA campaign 25V873000
Reported Dec 17, 2025
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Critical Fasteners
Model year 2025
Suzuki Motor USA, LLC (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2025-2026 DR-Z400S and 2025 DR-Z400SM motorcycles. The reservoir tank cap fixing screws may have been incorrectly tightened, allowing brake fluid to leak. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 122, “Motorcycle Brake Systems.”
Consequence:
A brake fluid leak can reduce braking ability, increasing the distance required to stop and the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Dealers will tighten the screws, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 9, 2026. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 20, 2025.
Filed by Suzuki Motor USA, LLC
NHTSA campaign 18V441000
Reported Jun 29, 2018
Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights › Switch; Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights
Model year 2018
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2018 Suzuki DR-Z400S and DR-Z400SM motorcycles. During assembly the resin that fills the rear brake stop lamp switch may have adhered to the internal contacts, which can prevent the brake lamp from illuminating.
Consequence:
If the brake lights do not illuminate, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will install a new stop lamp switch assembly, free of charge. The recall began on July 16, 2018. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is 2A84.
Filed by Suzuki Motor USA, LLC

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. 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 DR-Z400SM questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Suzuki DR-Z400SM have?

NHTSA lists 2 vehicle recall campaigns for the Suzuki DR-Z400SM, covering model years 2007 to 2025. The most recent, 25V873000, was reported on December 17, 2025 and is filed under “Service brakes, hydraulic”. The 2018 and 2025 model years are covered by the most campaigns (1 each).

Which Suzuki DR-Z400SM model year has the most complaints?

The 2007, 2008 and 2023 model years tie, with 1 complaints each out of 3. 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 DR-Z400SM complaint?

Air Bags is the component named most often: 1 complaint, or 33.3% of all 3. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (1) and Engine (1) 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 DR-Z400SM?

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 DR-Z400SM complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 3 complaints, 0 report a crash, 0 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

All Suzuki models and WMI codes Look up recalls by year

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.