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2012 Suzuki Dl1000 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2012 Suzuki Dl1000 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 68,344 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16V018000 2016-01-19 68,344 affected
Defect

Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 AN400, AN400A, DL1000, GSX1300R, 2008-2009 GSF1250S and GSF1250SA, 2008 GSX1300BK and GSX1300BKA, 2008-2010 GSX650F, GSX-R600, GSX-R750, VLR1800, VLR1800T, and 2009-2010 SFV650 and VZ1500 motorcycles. Due to a problem with the circuit…

Consequence

If the engine stalls while riding, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy

Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the regulator/rectifier, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 4, 2016. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-444-5077. Suzuki's number for this recall is 2A56 to 2A64.

Complaints by component

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
ENGINE
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1
Total complaints6

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Tl* the contact owns a 2014 (na) suzuki dl 1000al4 (na). The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the speedometer displayed an incorrect reading. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2014-11-15

“Vehicle has been in the shop multiple times. From 9/4/14 thru 9/13/14 then again from 9/19/14 thru 10/2/14. Vehicle is hard to start when it sits in the sun. The vehicle will crank and crank and will not stay running unless you raise the rpm's to around 2000 for a few minutes. At times it will…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2014-10-03

“Vehicle has been in the shop multiple times. From 9/4/14 thru 9/13/14 then again from 9/19/14 thru 10/2/14. Vehicle is hard to start when it sits in the sun. The vehicle will crank and crank and will not stay running unless you raise the rpm's to around 2000 for a few minutes. At times it will…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · reported 2014-10-03

“Vehicle has issues starting when it sits in the sun. Engine will crank and crank strongly but will not start easily. Vehicle will eventually start after 3 to 4 tries, but exhaust will smell like gas. The throttle needs to be held open to keep running and to get vehicle started. Vehicle is rough…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2014-09-04

“Vehicle has issues starting when it sits in the sun. Engine will crank and crank strongly but will not start easily. Vehicle will eventually start after 3 to 4 tries, but exhaust will smell like gas. The throttle needs to be held open to keep running and to get vehicle started. Vehicle is rough…”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL · reported 2014-09-04

“Tl* the contact owns a 2012 suzuki dl1000 motorcycle. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure occurred three times over a period of ten months. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to an dealer. The…”

ENGINE · reported 2013-04-18
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2012 Suzuki Dl1000 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.