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2026 Suzuki DR-Z400S Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2026 Suzuki DR-Z400S has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Suzuki dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2026 Suzuki DR-Z400S. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:CRITICAL FASTENERS
NHTSA #25V873000Reported December 17, 2025 · Suzuki Motor USA, LLC
Potentially affected: 3,003 vehicles
Defect description
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.”
Safety consequence
A brake fluid leak can reduce braking ability, increasing the distance required to stop and the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
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