NHTSA vehicle safety data

2024 Suzuki DL800 Recalls & Complaints

The 2024 Suzuki DL800 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 5 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 2024 Suzuki DL800. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2024 Suzuki DL800 owner complaints

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Suzuki DL800, describing incidents dated July 11, 2024 to July 30, 2026.

Most-cited components

Exterior Lighting 3 complaints
Tires 1 complaint
Unknown or Other 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11765038 · Filed September 17, 2026
On a 300-mile trip, I hit a road dip in a corner, and the bottom crash bar impacted the ground due to clearance issues. Because the crash bars make ground contact before the footpegs, they pose a critical safety hazard and cannot be safely used. As I have removed them for my personal safety. When a…
ODI #11689058 · Filed September 22, 2025
The factory headlights are not capable of safely illuminating the roadway while operating the motorcycle at night.
ODI #11685438 · Filed September 6, 2025
Headlight does not provide adequate illumination at night, making riding extremely dangerous.

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Rear Tire Tread Separation May Cause Crash

NHTSA #24V535000 · Tires · NHTSA notice

Reported July 17, 2024 · Suzuki Motor USA, LLC

Potentially affected: 1,688 vehicles

Repair completion: 80.38% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Suzuki campaign 3A03 · Owners notified September 20, 2024

DO NOT DRIVE — this recall carries a "do not drive" advisory. Contact a Suzuki dealer immediately.

Defect description

Suzuki Motor USA, LLC (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2023-2024 DL800DE motorcycles. The rear tire may crack or deform, resulting in tire tread separation.

Safety consequence

Tread separation may cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Owners are advised not to ride their motorcycles until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will replace the rear tire, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 20, 2024. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-714- 572-1490. Suzuki's number for this recall is 3A03.

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.nhtsa.gov.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2024 Suzuki DL800. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

5 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2024 Suzuki DL800.

Unknown or Other

ODI #11765038

Incident: July 30, 2026 · Filed: September 17, 2026

On a 300-mile trip, I hit a road dip in a corner, and the bottom crash bar impacted the ground due to clearance issues. Because the crash bars make ground contact before the footpegs, they pose a critical safety hazard and cannot be safely used. As I have removed them for my personal safety. When a crash bar touches the ground before your footpegs or feelers do, it violates basic motorcycle safety geometry. Stock footpegs are designed to fold up and scrape as a tactile warning; rigid crash bars don't fold—they lock against the pavement, lift the front or rear wheel, and instantly dump the bike.

Exterior Lighting

ODI #11689058

Incident: September 15, 2025 · Filed: September 22, 2025

The factory headlights are not capable of safely illuminating the roadway while operating the motorcycle at night.

Exterior Lighting

ODI #11685438

Incident: September 5, 2025 · Filed: September 6, 2025

Headlight does not provide adequate illumination at night, making riding extremely dangerous.

Tires

ODI #11657162

Incident: April 8, 2025 · Filed: April 28, 2025

The contact owns a 2024 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE equipped with Dunlop tires, Tire Line: Trailmax Mixtour, Tire Size: 90/90/21(front) and 150/70/R17(rear), DOT: Rear tire (1EU3PYDFM3524), DOT: Front tire (N/A). The contact stated that while making a turn at 45 MPH, the motorcycle began to violently shake. There was no warning light illuminated. Upon inspection of the tires, the contact discovered that the center treads on the front and rear tires were worn. Despite the failure, the contact was able to ride the motorcycle back to the residence. The tires were taken to dealer where it was acknowledged that there were failures with the tires and referred the contact to the tire warranty department. The warranty department offered no assistance and the contact paid out-of-pocket for a new set of tires. The tires were replaced by the contact. The failure mileage was 1,700.

Exterior Lighting

ODI #11604533

Incident: July 11, 2024 · Filed: July 25, 2024

The contact owns a 2024 Suzuki V-Strom 800 Motorcycle. The contact stated that while driving at night, the headlight failed to provide adequate illumination, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. The motorcycle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or local dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 6,150.

Other Suzuki DL800 model years

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