repaired · 2017 Q2
Electrical system
Risk. If the engine stalls while riding, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
2012 Suzuki DL1000Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2012 Suzuki DL1000, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 16V-018 the manufacturer reports only 29% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 19, 2016. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2012 Suzuki DL1000 has problems
4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Fuel/propulsion system
1Electrical system
1Engine
1Engine and engine cooling
1Vehicle speed control
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2012 Suzuki DL1000 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Suzuki.
Best & worst years
2012 vs. every other DL1000 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the DL1000 median. How we score
'02'04'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'14'15'16
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What DL1000 owners report
Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP MULTIPLE TIMES. FROM 9/4/14 THRU 9/13/14 THEN AGAIN FROM 9/19/14 THRU 10/2/14. VEHICLE IS HARD TO START WHEN IT SITS IN THE SUN. THE VEHICLE WILL CRANK AND CRANK AND WILL NOT STAY RUNNING UNLESS YOU RAISE THE RPM'S TO AROUND 2000 FOR A FEW MINUTES. AT TIMES IT WILL TAKE…
VEHICLE HAS ISSUES STARTING WHEN IT SITS IN THE SUN. ENGINE WILL CRANK AND CRANK STRONGLY BUT WILL NOT START EASILY. VEHICLE WILL EVENTUALLY START AFTER 3 TO 4 TRIES, BUT EXHAUST WILL SMELL LIKE GAS. THE THROTTLE NEEDS TO BE HELD OPEN TO KEEP RUNNING AND TO GET VEHICLE STARTED. VEHICLE IS ROUGH…
Own a 2012 DL1000?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.