2012 Suzuki V-strom 650Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2012 Suzuki V-strom 650, most often about the service brakes. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 2, 2024. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2012 Suzuki V-strom 650 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
Service brakes10

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

0 recalls

2012 Suzuki V-strom 650 recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2012 vs. every other V-strom 650 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 650 median. How we score

'04'06'07'08'09'11'12'13'14'17
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  • Caution
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In owners' words

What V-strom 650 owners report

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

ABS pump issue, very likely clogged valves, lead to rear brake pedal locked up in disengaged position while riding - no rear brakes. When I was riding at moderate speed, the ABS module engaged after the rear wheel slid a little on a patch of grass. Immediately afterwards I found the rear brake…
Complaint 11562956 · Jan 2, 2024

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