Total Complaints
3 filings
SUZUKI DL650A V-STROM · model year
2014 SUZUKI DL650A V-STROM
3 NHTSA complaints, and 1 active recall for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2014SUZUKIDL650A V-STROM carries 3 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2014 DL650A V-STROM is steering with 1 filings, followed by suspension (1) and electrical system (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 1 active recall campaign, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.
NHTSA currently has 14 investigation files overlapping the 2014 DL650A V-STROM. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
3
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| STEERING | 1 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
Recalls (1)
14V27800023/05/2014
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2014 DL650A V-Strom motorcycles manufactured January 20, 2014, through January 21, 2014. In the affected vehicles, a drive chain link may not have been riveted by the supplier when being manufactured.
Recent Complaints
20170330ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 (N/A) SUZUKI DL650A V-STROM. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V878000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
20150511STEERING
THE BIKE HAS A SEVERE FRONT END VIBRATION AND SHAKE ON DECELERATION BETWEEN 45-35 MPH. THE VIBRATION STARTS OUT MILD AND ESCALATES TO THE POINT THAT YOU CAN LOOSE CONTROL OF THE BIKE UNLESS YOU ACCELERATE ABOVE 45 MPH, OR QUICKLY BRAKE AND SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCE YOUR SPEED. THE PROBLEM IS YOU ARE NOT ALWAYS IN A SAFE POSITION ON THE ROAD AND IN TRAFFIC TO KEEP THE BIKE OUTSIDE OF THE DANGEROUS RANGE. AS A RESULT, I FEEL THE VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO OPERATE. IF YOU ARE CONSCIOUSLY AWARE OF THE RANGE OF SPEED IN WHICH IT OCCURS, YOU CAN TRY TO AVOID THE SPEED, OR COMPENSATE BY HOLDING THE HANDLEBARS TIGHT UNTIL THE VEHICLE DROPS BELOW 35 MPH. ONCE BELOW 35 MPH, THE SHAKING SUBSIDES. AFTER TWO ATTEMPTS BY THE DEALERSHIP TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM UNSUCCESSFULLY BY PERFORMING VARIOUS ADJUSTMENTS ON THE SUSPENSION, FORKS, AND FRONT WHEEL, THEY INFORMED ME THAT THIS ISSUE IS A KNOWN DOCUMENTED PROBLEM ON THIS PARTICULAR BIKE. THERE IS AN INTERNAL SERVICE BULLETIN IDENTIFIED AS "CHASSIS - STEERI
Mileage: 1,100
20150511SUSPENSION
THE BIKE HAS A SEVERE FRONT END VIBRATION AND SHAKE ON DECELERATION BETWEEN 45-35 MPH. THE VIBRATION STARTS OUT MILD AND ESCALATES TO THE POINT THAT YOU CAN LOOSE CONTROL OF THE BIKE UNLESS YOU ACCELERATE ABOVE 45 MPH, OR QUICKLY BRAKE AND SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCE YOUR SPEED. THE PROBLEM IS YOU ARE NOT ALWAYS IN A SAFE POSITION ON THE ROAD AND IN TRAFFIC TO KEEP THE BIKE OUTSIDE OF THE DANGEROUS RANGE. AS A RESULT, I FEEL THE VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO OPERATE. IF YOU ARE CONSCIOUSLY AWARE OF THE RANGE OF SPEED IN WHICH IT OCCURS, YOU CAN TRY TO AVOID THE SPEED, OR COMPENSATE BY HOLDING THE HANDLEBARS TIGHT UNTIL THE VEHICLE DROPS BELOW 35 MPH. ONCE BELOW 35 MPH, THE SHAKING SUBSIDES. AFTER TWO ATTEMPTS BY THE DEALERSHIP TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM UNSUCCESSFULLY BY PERFORMING VARIOUS ADJUSTMENTS ON THE SUSPENSION, FORKS, AND FRONT WHEEL, THEY INFORMED ME THAT THIS ISSUE IS A KNOWN DOCUMENTED PROBLEM ON THIS PARTICULAR BIKE. THERE IS AN INTERNAL SERVICE BULLETIN IDENTIFIED AS "CHASSIS - STEERI
Mileage: 1,100
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2014 SUZUKI DL650A V-STROM have?▼
The 2014 SUZUKI DL650A V-STROM has 3 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2014 SUZUKI DL650A V-STROM?▼
Yes, the 2014 SUZUKI DL650A V-STROM has 1 recall(s). The most common affected component is POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 SUZUKI DL650A V-STROM?▼
The most-complained component for the 2014 SUZUKI DL650A V-STROM is STEERING with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include SUSPENSION and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Is the 2014 SUZUKI DL650A V-STROM safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
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