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2014 Suzuki Dl1000 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2014 Suzuki Dl1000 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 7,218 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15V854000 2015-12-18 2,404 affected
Defect

Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2014 DL1000 motorcycles manufactured January 17, 2014, to June 5, 2014, and 2015 DL1000 motorcycles manufactured November 5, 2014, to February 6, 2015. The ignition switch terminals of the affected vehicles may corrode if they come into contact…

Consequence

If electrical power is lost, the engine would stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will install a cover for the ignition switch connector, and any corroded ignition lead wire and wire harnesses will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began January 19, 2016. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-714-996-7040. …

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15V853000 2015-12-18 2,404 affected
Defect

Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2014 Suzuki DL1000 motorcycles manufactured January 17, 2014 to June 5, 2014, and 2015 Suzuki DL1000 motorcycles manufactured November 5, 2014, to February 6, 2015. Due to corrosion or being attached to the painted engine case, the battery ground…

Consequence

As a result of the poor conductivity, the engine may stall and be unable to be restarted, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the battery ground connection to an unpainted surface and replace the ground wire protector with a high-heat resistance tube, free of charge. The recall began on January 29, 2016. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service number at 1-714-996-7040. Suzuki's…

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15V851000 2015-12-18 2,410 affected
Defect

Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2014 Suzuki DL 1000 motorcycles manufactured January 17, 2014, to June 5, 2014, 2015 Suzuki DL1000 motorcycles manufactured November 4, 2014, to February 6, 2015 and 2016 Suzuki DL1000 motorcycles manufactured June 11, 2015, to July 15, 2015. The…

Consequence

A short circuit may cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the motorcycles and reroute the wiring harnesses as necessary. Any damaged harnesses will be repaired or replaced. This work will be performed free of charge. The recall began on January 29, 2016. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service number at…

Complaints by component

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
4
ENGINE
3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
POWER TRAIN
2
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1
Total complaints15

What owners report

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

“The motorcycle will stall at odd intervals. It will also backfire thru the airbox. At low speed, it is difficult to control the throttle. It is especially bad when the engine hasn't warmed up fully and its cold outside. I have come very close to dropping the bike when it stalls unexpectedly. It…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2017-03-25

“Vehicle is a nos 2014 leftover purchased in november 2016. Vehicle now has 2,500 miles on it and has intermittently stalled upon takeoff in 1st gear at least 7 times. Each time the motorcycle engine is warm. Upon engaging 1st gear from a stop, when the clutch is released and throttle applied, the…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2017-01-02

“Vehicle is a nos 2014 leftover purchased in november 2016. Vehicle now has 2,500 miles on it and has intermittently stalled upon takeoff in 1st gear at least 7 times. Each time the motorcycle engine is warm. Upon engaging 1st gear from a stop, when the clutch is released and throttle applied, the…”

ENGINE · reported 2017-01-02

“Vehicle is a nos 2014 leftover purchased in november 2016. Vehicle now has 2,500 miles on it and has intermittently stalled upon takeoff in 1st gear at least 7 times. Each time the motorcycle engine is warm. Upon engaging 1st gear from a stop, when the clutch is released and throttle applied, the…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2017-01-02

“Motorcycle stalls when engaging throttle. The motorcycle can be in neutral and it still stalls engaging throttle. Happened ~ 5 time withint 2000 miles. Its a safety concern because cars behind me have to wait until I restart the motorcycle. It is not a clutch problem because it happens in neutral…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2016-11-06

“Motorcycle stalls when engaging throttle. The motorcycle can be in neutral and it still stalls engaging throttle. Happened ~ 5 time withint 2000 miles. Its a safety concern because cars behind me have to wait until I restart the motorcycle. It is not a clutch problem because it happens in neutral…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2016-11-06

“Ever since this vehicle was purchased and then after the first oil change the motor developed a knock. The fueling is erratic at times meaning it hiccups or surges and has stalled while in motion. I brought this up to the dealer and to suzuki in november of 2015. I also found on a suzuki forum…”

ENGINE · reported 2016-11-06

“Ever since this vehicle was purchased and then after the first oil change the motor developed a knock. The fueling is erratic at times meaning it hiccups or surges and has stalled while in motion. I brought this up to the dealer and to suzuki in november of 2015. I also found on a suzuki forum…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2016-11-06

Defect investigations

Investigation PE17001 Opened 2017-03-07 · closed 2017-11-13

Motorcycle Stalling

On March 3rd 2017 the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this Preliminary Evaluation (PE17-001) to investigate allegations of stalling when accelerating from a stop on 2014-2015 DL1000 Suzuki motorcycles.ODI contacted 4 of the 5 consumers who had filed complaints with the office and learned they all could…

Investigation PE17001 Opened 2017-03-07 · closed 2017-11-13

Motorcycle Stalling

On March 3rd 2017 the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this Preliminary Evaluation (PE17-001) to investigate allegations of stalling when accelerating from a stop on 2014-2015 DL1000 Suzuki motorcycles.ODI contacted 4 of the 5 consumers who had filed complaints with the office and learned they all could…

Investigation PE17001 Opened 2017-03-07 · closed 2017-11-13

Motorcycle Stalling

On March 3rd 2017 the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this Preliminary Evaluation (PE17-001) to investigate allegations of stalling when accelerating from a stop on 2014-2015 DL1000 Suzuki motorcycles.ODI contacted 4 of the 5 consumers who had filed complaints with the office and learned they all could…

Investigation PE17001 Opened 2017-03-07 · closed 2017-11-13

Motorcycle Stalling

On March 3rd 2017 the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this Preliminary Evaluation (PE17-001) to investigate allegations of stalling when accelerating from a stop on 2014-2015 DL1000 Suzuki motorcycles.ODI contacted 4 of the 5 consumers who had filed complaints with the office and learned they all could…

Investigation PE17001 Opened 2017-03-07 · closed 2017-11-13

Motorcycle Stalling

On March 3rd 2017 the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this Preliminary Evaluation (PE17-001) to investigate allegations of stalling when accelerating from a stop on 2014-2015 DL1000 Suzuki motorcycles.ODI contacted 4 of the 5 consumers who had filed complaints with the office and learned they all could…

Investigation PE17001 Opened 2017-03-07 · closed 2017-11-13

Motorcycle Stalling

On March 3rd 2017 the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this Preliminary Evaluation (PE17-001) to investigate allegations of stalling when accelerating from a stop on 2014-2015 DL1000 Suzuki motorcycles.ODI contacted 4 of the 5 consumers who had filed complaints with the office and learned they all could…

Investigation PE17001 Opened 2017-03-07 · closed 2017-11-13

Motorcycle Stalling

On March 3rd 2017 the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this Preliminary Evaluation (PE17-001) to investigate allegations of stalling when accelerating from a stop on 2014-2015 DL1000 Suzuki motorcycles.ODI contacted 4 of the 5 consumers who had filed complaints with the office and learned they all could…

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 2014 Suzuki Dl1000 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.