CarRecallWatchThe 2020 Suzuki V-Strom 1050 has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Vehicle Speed Control (3 reports).
2020 Suzuki V-Strom 1050 recalls
Motorcycle headlight may be too bright, blinding other drivers
Certain Suzuki DL 1050 and GSX-S1000S motorcycles may have an upper headlight beam that is too bright and exceeds the maximum allowed light output under federal lighting standards.
Most common 2020 Suzuki V-Strom 1050 problems
Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
What owners report
On at least 20 separate occasions between July, 2021 and September, 2021, cruise control has disengaged without myself providing the input necessary to disengage cruise control. In other words, cruise control randomly disengaged by itself, and this problem has occurred regardless of temperature, road surface conditions, or road grade. The frequency of the problem appears random, as there is no pattern involving the disengagement of cruise control. Additionally, it's noteworthy to mention that the sudden and unexpected negative acceleration of the motorcycle is very dangerous, particularly when traveling at highway speeds. This incident was reported to Suzuki in August, 2021. It's important t
The cruise control on the motorcycle will randomly "cut-out" and stop working while engaged. In other words, I will be driving with cruise control on and it will just stop randomly. This can lead to a very dangerous situation in traffic and at highway speeds as the motorcycle rapidly drops speed when the cruise control disengages without warning.
My Suzuki has a ride by wire throttle control system and electronic speed control. The problem is the cruise control cancels all by itself without any input from any of the cancel switches. Like the throttle grip, the front brake or rear brake, or the clutch switch. The first few times it happened I thought I bumped one of the levers or throttle. Over time I have ruled out this as the cause. I have found by reading Suzuki owners group blogs that I am not alone with this problem. This motorcycle has substantial engine braking when the throttle closes and if other vehicles are too close it can be dangerous. From the blogs I read I know Suzuki is aware of this as they were working on this with
2020 Suzuki V-Strom 1050 questions
Does the 2020 Suzuki V-Strom 1050 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2020 Suzuki V-Strom 1050: Motorcycle headlight may be too bright, blinding other drivers. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Suzuki V-Strom 1050?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Vehicle Speed Control (3).
How do I check if a recall on my 2020 Suzuki V-Strom 1050 has been fixed?
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