2013 Suzuki DL650 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other DL650 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Suzuki DL650. That ranks 2nd out of 13 DL650 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 100%). There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 Suzuki DL650 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2013 Suzuki DL650 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Problem: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 DL650 motorcycles manufactured August 30, 2011, to October 12, 2015. In the affected motorcycles, the alternator stator may have insufficient heat resistance, resulting in a short circuit of the stator wires.
Risk: A short circuit of the stator wires may prevent the battery from properly charging, causing an engine stall and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stator, free of charge. The recall began on January 6, 2017. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-714-572-1490. Suzuki's number for this recall is 2A67.
Engine and engine cooling:engine
Problem: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 SFV650 and AN650A, and 2012-2014 DL650A motorcycles. Contamination from component production and storage combined with manufacturing variations may result in excessive tappet and camshaft wear within the engines of the affected motorcycles.
Risk: The excessive wear may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tappet clearance, replacing the tappets and camshafts, as necessary. All motorcycles that have less than 2500 miles will have their tappets and camshafts replaced since wear may not be evident. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2016. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-714-996-7040. Suzuki's number for this recall is 2A50, 2A51, and 2A52.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 suzuki v-strom 650 abs. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v878000 (electrical system); however, the part for the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 suzuki dl650. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 16v878000 (electrical system) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a…
Other Suzuki DL650 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 DL650 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 DL650 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 DL650 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 DL650 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 DL650 | 0 | 2 |
| 2013 | 2 | 2 |
| 2012 DL650 | 6 | 3 |
| 2011 DL650 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 DL650 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 DL650 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 DL650 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 DL650 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 DL650 | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Suzuki DL650?
Owners most often report electrical system problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Suzuki DL650?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2013 Suzuki DL650 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other DL650 model years, the 2013 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.