Total Complaints
3 filings
SUZUKI DR650 · model year
2012 SUZUKI DR650
3 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash report for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2012SUZUKIDR650 carries 3 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 1 crash, 0 fires, 1 injury, 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 2012 DR650 is engine with 1 filings, followed by fuel system, gasoline (1) and engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (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.
NHTSA currently has 14 investigation files overlapping the 2012 DR650. 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
1
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
1 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 |
|---|---|
| ENGINE | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20130822CrashENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
I LOST CONTROL OF MY BIKE IN LOOSE DIRT AT ABOUT 15 MPH WHILE OFF ROAD RIDING. THE BIKE ROLLED TO THE RIGHT AND PINNED ME TO THE GROUND WITH THE EXHAUST PIPE WITH HEAT SHIELD ON MY RIGHT ANKLE. ALTHOUGH I HAD A HELMET ON I WAS DAZED AND COULDN'T LIFT THE 400 LBS BIKE OFF MY ANKLE FOR ABOUT 5 MIN UNTIL MY COMPANION LIFTED IT OFF ME. THIS IS A CALIFORNIA DMV COMPLIANT BIKE THAT HAS A CATALYTIC EXHAUST PIPE WHICH IS HOTTER THAN A STANDARD BIKE FROM ANOTHER STATE. I SUSTAINED A FOURTH DEGREE BURN TO MY ANKLE INTO THE BONE. I'VE HAD TWO SURGERIES AND MY LOSE MY RIGHT FOOT. IS THERE A NHTSA OR OTHER AGENCY EXHAUST HEAT STANDARD THAT THE MANUFACTURE MUST COMPLY? IF SO WHERE MAY I FIND IT? MAY I HAVE AN ENGINEER REVIEW THIS WITH ME? I FEEL I SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN SO SEVERELY BURNED FROM A EXHAUST PIPE WITH A HEAT SHIELD ON IT THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE, PLEASE ADDRESS MY CONCERN. THANKS YOU *TR
Mileage: 1,200
20130103ENGINE
2012 SUZUKI DR650SE MOTORCYCLE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REPEATED OPERATIONAL FAILURES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED ON SIX OCCASIONS, HE RAN OUT OF GAS WHILE RIDING THE BIKE. HE TOOK THE BIKE TO THE DEALER AND EXPLAINED THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS: THE BIKE STOPPED RUNNING MULTIPLE TIMES, SEEMINGLY DUE TO BEING OUT OF GAS, THE BIKE STOPPED RUNNING WHEN IT HAD A FULL TANK OF GAS AND APPROXIMATELY 1/4 TO 1/2 TANK. A REP FROM SUZUKI INFORMED STATED THE CONSUMER MAY HAVE BEEN OVER-FILLING THE GAS TANK. *JB
20130103FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2012 SUZUKI DR650SE MOTORCYCLE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REPEATED OPERATIONAL FAILURES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED ON SIX OCCASIONS, HE RAN OUT OF GAS WHILE RIDING THE BIKE. HE TOOK THE BIKE TO THE DEALER AND EXPLAINED THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS: THE BIKE STOPPED RUNNING MULTIPLE TIMES, SEEMINGLY DUE TO BEING OUT OF GAS, THE BIKE STOPPED RUNNING WHEN IT HAD A FULL TANK OF GAS AND APPROXIMATELY 1/4 TO 1/2 TANK. A REP FROM SUZUKI INFORMED STATED THE CONSUMER MAY HAVE BEEN OVER-FILLING THE GAS TANK. *JB
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2012 SUZUKI DR650 have?▼
The 2012 SUZUKI DR650 has 3 NHTSA complaints, 1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 SUZUKI DR650?▼
The most-complained component for the 2012 SUZUKI DR650 is ENGINE with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE and ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE.
Is the 2012 SUZUKI DR650 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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