Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2017 Suzuki DL650 peaked in 2025, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2017 Suzuki DL650
Motorcycle, built in Japan. Owner complaints on file from Aug 11, 2025 to Aug 11, 2025.
Recall campaigns covering this model year16,928 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1Below the median 2017 motorcycle
Severity index0.02017 motorcycles average 8.5
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 2017 Suzuki DL650 name brakes
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
One recall campaign covers the 2017 Suzuki DL650
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18V-694 | Oct 4, 2018 | During installation, the fuel pump O-ring may have been twisted, reducing the sealing performance and possibly resulting in a fuel leak | Fuel system | 6,928 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2017 Suzuki DL650
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Aug 11, 2025Failure Mar 1, 2025Woodinville, WAService brakes
This motorcycle has been garage kept. It is in mint condition with 2114 miles on the odometer. It was purchased new in 2018. In 2024 the ABS light on the instrumentation illuminated. I tested the brakes to see if the ABS still worked, but it does not work. The rear tire can be locked up to skid, and the ABS does nothing. It used to work in years prior, as I had tested it in the past by applying heavy rear brakes. According to the manual, the error code #35 indicates a faulty ABS unit. The trouble-shooting is to test for 12 volts at the connector to the ABS unit. I put the bike into service mode, I got error code 35, and I tested the voltage to the unit and it was over 12 volts. I went online and discovered that ABS units failing on this motorcycle is not a rare event. I also learned that the old ABS unit 55610-28K00 has been superseded with part number 55610-2K01. This would indicate an issue with the earlier unit. The replacement cost is list price of $986.42, sale price of $828.59. This part can be found under "Hydraulic Unit" on the OEM parts schematic. Non-functioning ABS, especially on the front wheel, can be very dangerous and lead to serious injury or death during an emergency brake application on a motorcycle. I contacted Suzuki Motors of America. They have no recall on the ABS unit, and they offered no assistance due to the warranty being expired. Yet they have a new part number, replacing the old part for some reason. They must be aware of a high failure rate of the original ABS unit. I feel that it is very irresponsible for Suzuki Motors to send out motorcycles with faulty ABS units and not do something to remedy the dangerous situation this creates. The consumer's only option at this point is to have the ABS unit replaced at well over $1000 when factoring in taxes and labor charges. If you can, please check to find out how many ABS units they have sold due to this issue. Thank you.
NHTSA complaint 11679824
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
No manufacturer communications on file
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.