CarRecallWatchThe 2012 Suzuki DL1000 has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Fuel/Propulsion System (2 reports).
2012 Suzuki DL1000 recalls
Charging Fault Can Stall Engine and Raise Crash Risk
A problem with the circuit board in the regulator/rectifier power module can prevent the motorcycle from sufficiently charging the battery.
Most common 2012 Suzuki DL1000 problems
Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
What owners report
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 FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000.
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 3 TO 5 TRIES TO GET THE VEHICLE STARTED. THE DEALER RETURNED BIKE TO ME YESTERDAY AND SAID IT WAS FIXED. (THIS IS A BRAND NEW BIKE, A LEFT OVER MODEL) UPON MY INSPECTION I NOTICED THAT THEY DISCONNECTED THE EMISSION SYSTEM. THIS IS NOT A LEGAL OR SAFE FIX. DEALER ALSO MADE SOME DAMAGE TO RADIATOR, SCRATCHED SOME PAINT AND FORGOT TO PUT ON A SCREW. I HAVE PICTURES AND VIDEOS IF NEEDED. *TR
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 IDLING FOR THE FIRST FEW MINUTES. VEHICLE WILL STALL FROM TIME TO TIME AT DOWN SHIFTING AT A STOP. *TR
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 HAD NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED THE PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,772.
2012 Suzuki DL1000 questions
Does the 2012 Suzuki DL1000 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2012 Suzuki DL1000: Charging Fault Can Stall Engine and Raise Crash Risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Suzuki DL1000?
Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel/Propulsion System (2), Engine (1), Vehicle Speed Control (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2012 Suzuki DL1000 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.