2012 Suzuki DL1000 recalls and problems

The 2012 Suzuki DL1000 has 1 recall and 4 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is engine.

How the 2012 compares

High

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

High complaint count among 7 DL1000 model years — 3rd most.

1recalls

4complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

1,772median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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1 recall

Electrical System

Jan 19, 2016 · NHTSA campaign 16V018000 · 68,344 vehicles

Problem: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 AN400, AN400A, DL1000, GSX1300R, 2008-2009 GSF1250S and GSF1250SA, 2008 GSX1300BK and GSX1300BKA, 2008-2010 GSX650F, GSX-R600, GSX-R750, VLR1800, VLR1800T, and 2009-2010 SFV650 and VZ1500 motorcycles. Due to a problem with the circuit board for the regulator/rectifier power module, the motorcycle may not sufficiently charge the battery and the motorcycle may stall.

Risk: If the engine stalls while riding, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the regulator/rectifier, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 4, 2016. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-444-5077. Suzuki's number for this recall is 2A56 to 2A64.

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.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Engine2

Fuel System2

Electrical System1

Vehicle Speed Control1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2012 vs. other Suzuki DL1000 years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2012. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2012 Suzuki DL1000 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2012 Suzuki DL1000, the latest from Jan 19, 2016 (electrical system). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2012 Suzuki DL1000?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention engine (2), fuel system (2), electrical system (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.