2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800 Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the exterior lighting. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING
4
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
2
TIRES
1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
WHEELS
1
Total complaints9

What owners report

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

“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 · reported 2024-09-30

“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…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2024-09-30

“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 · reported 2024-08-01

“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 · reported 2024-08-01

“Vehicle lighting is downright not safe at night. It's somewhat bright but the beam shape is the real issue. While turning the beam dips 'below' where you are cornering, so cannot see anything through the turn. Extremely dangerous. Adjusting the headlight up slightly helps, but only after it's…”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING · reported 2024-01-09

“Factory low beam headlights do not adequately light the road to ride safely. Lights are adjusted according to owners manual. The amount of light is dangerously weak if rider is forced to ride at night. This bike should not be ridden at night with no city lights to assist visibility. High beams are…”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING · reported 2023-10-01

“The headlight disappears when turning corners. The motorcycle is unrideable at night. The dealership inspected it and they were horrified by it's lack of performance. I contacted the manufacturer and they seem to think that it is street legal. I just don't see how this is possible. Does…”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING · reported 2023-08-11

“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:HEADLIGHTS · reported 2023-07-25
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 2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.