2013 Suzuki SFV650 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other SFV650 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2013 Suzuki SFV650. That ranks 2nd out of 5 SFV650 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 7,730 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner 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 SFV650 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 100% | 7,730 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2013 Suzuki SFV650 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
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.
Fuel system, other:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2013 Suzuki SFV650 motorcycles manufactured March 23, 2013, to April 8, 2013, 2014 Suzuki SFV650 motorcycles manufactured October 24, 2013, to November 26, 2013 and 2015 Suzuki SFV650 motorcycles manufactured August 9, 2014, to September 12, 2014. During assembly of the motorcycle, the fuel tank breather hose may have not been positioned properly and may become kinked.
Risk: If the fuel tank breather hose is kinked, pressure may build inside the fuel tank and cause the tank to crack, resulting in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank breather hose. If the existing breather hose was found to be kinked and obstructed, the fuel tank will also be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on January 8, 2016. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service number at 1-714-572-1490. Suzuki's number for this recall is 2A49.
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.
Hello. I took my bike (vin: [xxx]) into my dealer (rick roush motorsports) back in march and they contacted suzuki to get the parts needed to perform the recall repair. They ordered the parts back on april 1st and suzuki notified them a week later that the parts are on back order. My dealer…
Other Suzuki SFV650 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 SFV650 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 SFV650 | 0 | 2 |
| 2013 | 1 | 2 |
| 2010 SFV650 | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 SFV650 | 2 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Suzuki SFV650?
Owners most often report engine problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Suzuki SFV650?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2013 Suzuki SFV650 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other SFV650 model years, the 2013 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.