2017 Suzuki DL650 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 11, 2025 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other DL650 years
Not enough data 6th of 13 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2017 Suzuki DL650. That ranks 6th out of 13 DL650 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (1 complaints, 100%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2017 Suzuki DL650 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Service Brakes1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Service Brakes1100%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2017 Suzuki DL650 recalls (1)

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Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pumpOct 4, 2018 · NHTSA campaign 18V694000 · 6,928 vehicles

Problem: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Suzuki DL650A, DL650XA, GSX-R1000, GSX-R1000R, and 2018 GSX-S750 motorcycles. During installation, the fuel pump O-ring may have been twisted, reducing the sealing performance and possibly resulting in a fuel leak.

Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Fix: Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump O-ring and the fuel tank inner vessel, free of charge. The recall began October 31, 2018. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's numbers for this recall are 2A86-2A88.

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.

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…

Service Brakes · received Aug 11, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11679824

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Suzuki DL650?

Owners most often report service brakes problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2017 Suzuki DL650?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2017 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 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.