2016 Suzuki DL1000 recalls and problems

The 2016 Suzuki DL1000 has 1 recall and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.

How the 2016 compares

Too few model years with complaints to compare.

1recalls
0complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
—median miles

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

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1 recall

Electrical System

Dec 18, 2015 · NHTSA campaign 15V851000 · 2,410 vehicles

Problem: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2014 Suzuki DL 1000 motorcycles manufactured January 17, 2014, to June 5, 2014, 2015 Suzuki DL1000 motorcycles manufactured November 4, 2014, to February 6, 2015 and 2016 Suzuki DL1000 motorcycles manufactured June 11, 2015, to July 15, 2015. The affected motorcycles have a wiring harness that may rub against the bottom of the fuel tank. Vibration from riding may cause the wiring insulation to wear off, allowing a bare wire to short circuit against the fuel tank.

Risk: A short circuit may cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the motorcycles and reroute the wiring harnesses as necessary. Any damaged harnesses will be repaired or replaced. This work will be performed free of charge. The recall began on January 29, 2016. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service number at 1-714-572-1490. Suzuki's number for this recall is 2A53.

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.

2016 vs. other Suzuki DL1000 years

2002: 3 complaints20022004: 1 complaints20042006: 1 complaints20062007: 4 complaints20072009: 2 complaints20092012: 4 complaints20122014: 8 complaints20148

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2016. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2016 Suzuki DL1000 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2016 Suzuki DL1000, the latest from Dec 18, 2015 (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 2016 Suzuki DL1000?

Few complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 Suzuki DL1000.