2021 Suzuki V-strom 1050Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2021 Suzuki V-strom 1050. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 25V-505 the manufacturer reports only 20% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 7, 2025. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2021 Suzuki V-strom 1050 has problems

0 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

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

1 recall

2021 Suzuki V-strom 1050 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.

20%repaired · 2026 Q3

Exterior lighting: headlights

Recall 25V-505 · Aug 7, 2025 · 1,512 vehicles · 304 repaired

Risk. Headlights that are excessively bright can reduce visibility for oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

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

2021 vs. every other V-strom 1050 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 V-strom 1050 median. How we score

'20'21'22'23'24'25
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated

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