2014 Suzuki DL650 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2014 Suzuki DL650 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

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Fires reported

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How does 2014 compare to other DL650 years?

DL650 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2014 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2014 Suzuki DL650 have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

16V878000Electrical SystemDecember 6, 2016 · 8,613 units

Defect

Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 DL650 motorcycles manufactured August 30, 2011, to October 12, 2015. In the affected motorcycles, the alternator stator may have insufficient heat resistance, resulting in a short circuit of the stator wires.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stator, free of charge. The recall began on January 6, 2017. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-714-572-1490. Suzuki's number for this recall is 2A67.

15V852000EngineDecember 18, 2015 · 6,214 units

Defect

Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 SFV650 and AN650A, and 2012-2014 DL650A motorcycles. Contamination from component production and storage combined with manufacturing variations may result in excessive tappet and camshaft wear within the engines of the affected motorcycles.

Consequence

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

Remedy

Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tappet clearance, replacing the tappets and camshafts, as necessary. All motorcycles that have less than 2500 miles will have their tappets and camshafts replaced since wear may not be evident. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2016. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-714-996-7040. Suzuki's number for this recall is 2A50, 2A51, and 2A52.

2014 Suzuki DL650 — common questions

Is the 2014 Suzuki DL650 reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2014 Suzuki DL650 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2014 Suzuki DL650. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 2014 compare to other DL650 years?

Does the 2014 Suzuki DL650 have recalls?

2014 Suzuki DL650 — common questions

Is the 2014 Suzuki DL650 reliable?

Does the 2014 Suzuki DL650 have recalls?

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