Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2024 Suzuki DL800 peaked in 2025, with 3 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 yearDo not drive
2024 Suzuki DL800
Motorcycle, gasoline, built in Japan. Owner complaints on file from Jul 25, 2024 to Sep 17, 2026.
Recall campaigns covering this model year11,688 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints55.0 times the median 2024 motorcycle
Severity index0.02024 motorcycles average 5.4
First 24 months2Complaints in its first two years
Components
60% of complaints about the 2024 Suzuki DL800 name lighting
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 2024 Suzuki DL800
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24V-535 | Jul 17, 2024 | Rear tire may crack or deform, resulting in tire tread separationDo not drive | Tires | 1,688 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2024 Suzuki DL800
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.
5 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Sep 17, 2026Failure Jul 30, 2026Cashiers, NCUnknown or other
On a 300-mile trip, I hit a road dip in a corner, and the bottom crash bar impacted the ground due to clearance issues. Because the crash bars make ground contact before the footpegs, they pose a critical safety hazard and cannot be safely used. As I have removed them for my personal safety. When a crash bar touches the ground before your footpegs or feelers do, it violates basic motorcycle safety geometry. Stock footpegs are designed to fold up and scrape as a tactile warning; rigid crash bars don't fold—they lock against the pavement, lift the front or rear wheel, and instantly dump the bike.
NHTSA complaint 11765038 - Filed Sep 22, 2025Failure Sep 15, 2025Meredith, NHExterior lighting
The factory headlights are not capable of safely illuminating the roadway while operating the motorcycle at night.
NHTSA complaint 11689058 - Filed Sep 6, 2025Failure Sep 5, 2025River Edge, NJExterior lighting
Headlight does not provide adequate illumination at night, making riding extremely dangerous.
NHTSA complaint 11685438 - Filed Apr 28, 2025Failure Apr 8, 20251,700 milesBrodheadsville, PATread/belt
The contact owns a 2024 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE equipped with Dunlop tires, Tire Line: Trailmax Mixtour, Tire Size: 90/90/21(front) and 150/70/R17(rear), DOT: Rear tire (1EU3PYDFM3524), DOT: Front tire (N/A). The contact stated that while making a turn at 45 MPH, the motorcycle began to violently shake. There was no warning light illuminated. Upon inspection of the tires, the contact discovered that the center treads on the front and rear tires were worn. Despite the failure, the contact was able to ride the motorcycle back to the residence. The tires were taken to dealer where it was acknowledged that there were failures with the tires and referred the contact to the tire warranty department. The warranty department offered no assistance and the contact paid out-of-pocket for a new set of tires. The tires were replaced by the contact. The failure mileage was 1,700.
NHTSA complaint 11657162 - Filed Jul 25, 2024Failure Jul 11, 20246,150 milesLa Porte, TXHeadlights
The contact owns a 2024 Suzuki V-Strom 800 Motorcycle. The contact stated that while driving at night, the headlight failed to provide adequate illumination, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. The motorcycle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or local dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 6,150.
NHTSA complaint 11604533
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.