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2013 Suzuki SFV650Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2013 Suzuki SFV650, most often about the engine. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 15V-844 the manufacturer reports only 64% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 64%Owner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage8kEngine, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 26, 2016. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2013 Suzuki SFV650 has problems

1 complaint 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
Engine10

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

2 recalls

2013 Suzuki SFV650 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.

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 →

64%repaired · 2017 Q2

Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 15V-844 · Dec 16, 2015 · 287 vehicles · 185 repaired

Risk. If the fuel tank breather hose is kinked, pressure may build inside the fuel tank and cause the tank to crack, resulting in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of…

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

2013 vs. every other SFV650 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 SFV650 median. How we score

'09'10'13'14'15
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What SFV650 owners report

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

HELLO. I TOOK MY BIKE (VIN: [XXX]) INTO MY DEALER (RICK ROUSH MOTORSPORTS) BACK IN MARCH AND THEY CONTACTED SUZUKI TO GET THE PARTS NEEDED TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THEY ORDERED THE PARTS BACK ON APRIL 1ST AND SUZUKI NOTIFIED THEM A WEEK LATER THAT THE PARTS ARE ON BACK ORDER. MY DEALER…
Complaint 10861482 · Apr 26, 2016 · 7,730 miles

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