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2012 SUZUKI DL1000

1 recalls, 6 complaints - 1 TSBs

16V018000 Jan 19, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Defect Description
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 AN400, AN400A, DL1000, GSX1300R, 2008-2009 GSF1250S and GSF1250SA, 2008 GSX1300BK and GSX1300BKA, 2008-2010 GSX650F, GSX-R600, GSX-R750, VLR1800, VLR1800T, and 2009-2010 SFV650 and VZ1500 motorcycles. Due to a problem w... Read more
Consequence
If the engine stalls while riding, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the regulator/rectifier, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 4, 2016. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-444-5077. Suzuki's number for this recall is 2A56 to 2A64.
68,344 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.

Complaint Statistics

6 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM2
ENGINE1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Feb 27, 2015
Incident date: Nov 15, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 (NA) SUZUKI DL 1000AL4 (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE SPEEDOMETER DISPLAYED AN INCORRECT READING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE ... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Oct 3, 2014
Incident date: Oct 3, 2014
VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP MULTIPLE TIMES. FROM 9/4/14 THRU 9/13/14 THEN AGAIN FROM 9/19/14 THRU 10/2/14. VEHICLE IS HARD TO START WHEN IT SITS IN THE SUN. THE VEHICLE WILL CRANK AND CRANK AND WILL NOT STAY RUNNING UNLESS YOU RAISE THE RPM'S TO AROUND 2000 FOR A FEW MINUTES. AT TIMES IT WILL TAKE ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Oct 3, 2014
Incident date: Oct 3, 2014
VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP MULTIPLE TIMES. FROM 9/4/14 THRU 9/13/14 THEN AGAIN FROM 9/19/14 THRU 10/2/14. VEHICLE IS HARD TO START WHEN IT SITS IN THE SUN. THE VEHICLE WILL CRANK AND CRANK AND WILL NOT STAY RUNNING UNLESS YOU RAISE THE RPM'S TO AROUND 2000 FOR A FEW MINUTES. AT TIMES IT WILL TAKE ... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Sep 21, 2014
Incident date: Sep 4, 2014
VEHICLE HAS ISSUES STARTING WHEN IT SITS IN THE SUN. ENGINE WILL CRANK AND CRANK STRONGLY BUT WILL NOT START EASILY. VEHICLE WILL EVENTUALLY START AFTER 3 TO 4 TRIES, BUT EXHAUST WILL SMELL LIKE GAS. THE THROTTLE NEEDS TO BE HELD OPEN TO KEEP RUNNING AND TO GET VEHICLE STARTED. VEHICLE IS ROUGH IDLI... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Sep 21, 2014
Incident date: Sep 4, 2014
VEHICLE HAS ISSUES STARTING WHEN IT SITS IN THE SUN. ENGINE WILL CRANK AND CRANK STRONGLY BUT WILL NOT START EASILY. VEHICLE WILL EVENTUALLY START AFTER 3 TO 4 TRIES, BUT EXHAUST WILL SMELL LIKE GAS. THE THROTTLE NEEDS TO BE HELD OPEN TO KEEP RUNNING AND TO GET VEHICLE STARTED. VEHICLE IS ROUGH IDLI... Read more
ENGINE Jan 13, 2014
Incident date: Apr 18, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 SUZUKI DL1000 MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED THREE TIMES OVER A PERIOD OF TEN MONTHS. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN DEALER. THE MECHANIC ... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins, 2012 SUZUKI DL1000

1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
100000 POWER TRAIN1
TL/SV/DL NO. 055 Apr 18, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
Dealer renotification of previously-announced customer satisfaction repair.

NHTSA Safety Investigations, SUZUKI DL1000

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE17001 Opened: Mar 7, 2017 , Closed: Nov 13, 2017
PE, Closed , Model Year: 2014
Motorcycle Stalling
On March 3rd 2017 the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this Preliminary Evaluation (PE17-001) to investigate allegations of stalling when accelerating from a stop on 2014-2015 DL1000 Suzuki motorcycles.ODI contacted 4 of the 5 consumers who had filed complaints with the office and learne... Read more

SUZUKI DL1000 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the SUZUKI DL1000 across all model years (2002, 2016).

20 Total Recalls
39 Total Complaints
1 Investigations
2 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

SUZUKI DL1000 - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2016 1 0 View
2015 3 0 View
2014 3 15 View
2012 (current) 1 6
2011 1 0 View
2010 1 0 View
2009 2 5 View
2008 2 0 View
2007 1 5 View
2006 1 2 View
2005 1 0 View
2004 1 1 View
2003 1 0 View
2002 1 5 View

Other SUZUKI Models

Model Recalls Complaints
KIZASHI 86 108 View
GRAND VITARA 63 879 View
GSX1300R 42 45 View
GSX-R1000 25 61 View
SX4 24 427 View
GSX-R750 21 65 View
FORENZA 18 1,360 View
GSX-R600 16 116 View