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2012 Suzuki DL650Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2012 Suzuki DL650, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 16V-878 the manufacturer reports only 67% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Lowest repair rate 67%Owner complaints51 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage13kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 19, 2017. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2012 Suzuki DL650 has problems

5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system41
Power train10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2012 Suzuki DL650 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.

67%repaired · 2018 Q2

Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator

Recall 16V-878 · Dec 6, 2016 · 8,613 vehicles · 5,761 repaired

Risk. A short circuit of the stator wires may prevent the battery from properly charging, causing an engine stall and increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

71%repaired · 2017 Q2

Engine and engine cooling: engine

Recall 15V-852 · Dec 18, 2015 · 6,214 vehicles · 4,438 repaired

Risk. The excessive wear may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Brake lights: switch

Recall 12V-038 · Feb 3, 2012 · 1,396 vehicles

Risk. ON THE AN400 AND AN650 MODELS, FAILURE OF THE SWITCHES WILL PREVENT THE SCOOTERS FROM STARTING.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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 DL650 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 DL650 median. How we score

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In owners' words

What DL650 owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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.
Complaint 11002638 · Jul 1, 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…
Complaint 10949130 · Feb 2, 2017 · 13,005 miles
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…
Complaint 10705023 · Apr 10, 2015 · 20,800 miles

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