2012 Suzuki DL650: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 6 owner complaints on record; most reports concern electrical system.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Dec 2016
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Upon pulling away from a stoplight and shifting into 2nd gear with a toe lift on the gear shift lever, the shifting linkage broke and fell down. The linkage allowed the shifter arm to fall down and intermittently contact the ground while driving. Using 20x magnification it appears to have failed in bending fatigue.”Owner report · Power Train · Oct 2017
“Gear position indicator has failed yearly, part 37730-44h01, cost is over $100 to replace. Fuel inj system takes info from this part, the bike gives a intermittent fi warning light when this part is malfunctioning. Have replaced this part 4 times now.”Owner report · Electrical System · Jun 2017
“Headlight goes out when operationing without warning. This is not an uncommon occurrence. Did research and discovered numerous owners have/had this problem. I was stopped by a florida state trooper who informed me my headlight was not working. Called suzuki to report this safety issue and they were not concerned.”Owner report · Electrical System · Jan 2017
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“Tl* the contact owns a 2012 suzuki dl650. After riding 360 miles, over a two day period, the motorcycle was parked and the contact discovered that the tail lights and the parking lights were illuminated slightly. The contact was unable to turn the lights off and disconnected the battery. The contact discovered that the wiring harness, beneath the fuel tank on the left side of the bike, melted through five wires. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 20,800.”Owner report · Electrical System · Mar 2015
“The vehicle speedometer is reading higher than the speed as measured by an onboard gps. The difference is approximately +8%. Is there a federal standard for vehicle speedometer/odometer accuracy?? The manufacturer states that he warrants the speedometer/odometer to be accurate within 10%. *tr”Owner report · Electrical System · Mar 2014
Recalls - 3 campaigns
SUZUKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 AN400, AN650, AND DL650 SCOOTERS AND MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED PRIOR TO DECEMBER 17, 2011, BECAUSE THE LEVER-MOUNTED BRAKE LIGHT ACTUATING SWITCH(ES) MAY FAIL.
Remedy: SUZUKI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND SUZUKI DISTRIBUTORS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE LIGHT ACTUATING SWITCH, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 13, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-714-996-7040.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Is the 2012 Suzuki DL650 reliable?
NHTSA has 6 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 2012 Suzuki DL650. The most complained-about area is electrical system.
Does the 2012 Suzuki DL650 have open recalls?
3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning exterior lighting:brake lights:switch. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.