2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Mar 22, 2025 · 8 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other V-Strom 800 years
Not enough data
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800. The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (6 complaints, 75%), typically at around 4,500 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

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

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Most common 2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800 problems

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

Exterior Lighting6 · ~4,500 mi
Tires1
Unknown or Other1
Wheels1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Exterior Lighting675%4,500——
Tires113%———
Unknown or Other113%———
Wheels113%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2024, with 5 complaints
2023: 2202322024: 5202452025: 120251

n = 8 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800.

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.

150/70/17, have had a recall on my rear tire for almost a year, and my dealer is doing nothing about it, bike has been parked for almost a year while making payments, i have been more than patient with them and have received no help. i was on a 700 mile ride when i noticed my rear tire rubber…

Tires · received Mar 22, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11649870

I purchased this new motorcycle (2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800de) from the dealership in March of 2024. I had read numerous post on Facebook and other message boards regarding a pending recall covering the rear tire and how the tread was separating from the tire and cause a collision. Like numerous…

Wheels · received Sep 30, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11617357

Front headlight (high and low beam) is extremely unsafe and does not provide sufficient illumination for rider when operating at the posted speed limit. The beam of the headlights have dark spots that creates a very unsafe condition. Riding with low beam is extremely dangerous, and when the high…

Exterior Lighting · received Aug 1, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11605854

The contact owns a 2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800 Motorcycle. The contact stated while riding at night at approximately 35 MPH, the low beam headlight was activated but failed to provide adequate illumination. The contact stated that low beam illumination was very narrow. The contact stated that the…

Exterior Lighting · received Jul 25, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11604486

The contact owns a 2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800 Motorcycle. The contact stated while riding at an undisclosed speed, the contact became aware that the headlight did not function as intended. The contact stated while riding at night, the headlight illumination was extremely dim and failed to provide…

Exterior Lighting · received Jul 25, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11604561

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800?

Owners most often report exterior lighting, tires, unknown or other problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 6 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other V-Strom 800 model years, the 2023 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.