2016 Suzuki DL650 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2016 Suzuki DL650 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

NHTSA complaints

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Fires reported

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NCAP overall

How does 2016 compare to other DL650 years?

DL650 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2016 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2016 Suzuki DL650 have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign 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.

2016 Suzuki DL650 — common questions

Is the 2016 Suzuki DL650 reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2016 Suzuki DL650 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2016 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 2016 compare to other DL650 years?

Does the 2016 Suzuki DL650 have recalls?

2016 Suzuki DL650 — common questions

Is the 2016 Suzuki DL650 reliable?

Does the 2016 Suzuki DL650 have recalls?

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