NHTSA vehicle safety data

2013 Suzuki DL650 Recalls & Complaints

The 2013 Suzuki DL650 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Suzuki dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2013 Suzuki DL650. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2013 Suzuki DL650 owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Suzuki DL650, describing incidents dated December 6, 2016 to January 13, 2017.

Most-cited components

Electrical System 2 complaints

Newest complaints

ODI #10986329 · Filed May 18, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 SUZUKI V-STROM 650 ABS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V878000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE…
ODI #10969235 · Filed March 29, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 SUZUKI DL650. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V878000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A…

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Alternator may not Charge Battery

NHTSA #16V878000 · Electrical System — Alternator/Generator/Regulator · NHTSA notice

Reported December 6, 2016 · Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 8,613 vehicles

Repair completion: 68.08% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Suzuki campaign 2A67 · Owners notified January 6, 2017 · Vehicles built August 30, 2011 – October 12, 2015 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Engine Stall due to Tappet and Camshaft Wear

NHTSA #15V852000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Engine · NHTSA notice

Reported December 18, 2015 · Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 6,214 vehicles

Repair completion: 71.47% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Suzuki campaign 2A50, 2A51, 2A52 · Owners notified February 5, 2016 · Vehicles built January 12, 2013 – July 26, 2013 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

The excessive wear may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2013 Suzuki DL650. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

2 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 Suzuki DL650.

Electrical System

ODI #10986329

Incident: December 6, 2016 · Filed: May 18, 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 SUZUKI V-STROM 650 ABS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V878000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT KNOW WHEN THE PARTS WOULD ARRIVE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

Electrical System

ODI #10969235

Incident: January 13, 2017 · Filed: March 29, 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 SUZUKI DL650. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V878000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

Other Suzuki DL650 model years

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