2012 Suzuki DL650 Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 15,152miles, 4 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 3campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2012 Suzuki DL650 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2012 Suzuki DL650. The part named most often is electrical system, with 4 complaints (67% of the total), followed by brakes (1) and transmission and drivetrain (1). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 15,152 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign filed under the same part. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the switch filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Electrical system4 67%
- Brakes1 17%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “Headlight goes out when operationing without warning. This is not an uncommon occurrence. Did research and discovered numerous owners have/had this problem. I was stopped by a florida state trooper who informed me my headlight was not working. Called Suzuki to report this safety issue and they were not concerned.”
NHTSA complaint #10949130, filed 2017-02, 13,005 milesBrakes: “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 pedal became stiff, and one more test brake later the rear brake pedal became rock solid, and I cannot engage the rear brake anymore while riding. …”
NHTSA complaint #11562956, filed 2024-01Transmission and drivetrain: “Upon pulling away from a stoplight and shifting into 2nd gear with a toe lift on the gear shift lever, the shifting linkage broke and fell down. The linkage allowed the shifter arm to fall down and intermittently contact the ground while driving. Using 20x magnification it appears to have failed in bending fatigue.”
NHTSA complaint #11034612, filed 2017-10, 17,300 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 13,005 and 17,300 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 16V878000Dec 6, 2016Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulatorCovers: Suzuki DL650 2012–2016
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…
- 15V852000Dec 18, 2015Engine and engine cooling › EngineCovers: Suzuki DL650 2012–2014, AN650 2013–2014, SFV650 2013–2014
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…
- 12V038000Feb 3, 2012Exterior lighting › Brake lights › SwitchCovers: Suzuki DL650 2012, AN400 2012, AN650 2012
Suzuki is recalling certain model year 2012 an400, an650, and dl650 scooters and motorcycles manufactured prior to december 17, 2011, because the lever-mounted brake light actuating switch(es) may fail.
Recall details for the 2012 Suzuki DL650 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2012 Suzuki DL650.
Other model years of the Suzuki DL650
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 6 | 15,152 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2012 Suzuki DL650 have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2012 Suzuki DL650 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2012 Suzuki DL650 is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 4 complaints (67% of the total), followed by brakes with 1.
Has the 2012 Suzuki DL650 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2012 Suzuki DL650 reported?
Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 15,152 miles and the middle half falls between 13,005 and 17,300 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.