RECALLS — SUZUKI V-STROM 650 (DL650A)
Suzuki V-Strom 650 (DL650A) recalls
Suzuki V-Strom 650 (DL650A) model years 2012–2016 covered by at least one recall campaign. Pick a year to see the Canadian and U.S. campaigns side by side.
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U.S. NHTSA campaigns are listed on each year page, where they are queried live by model year. The Canadian list below covers every year together.
Transport Canada recalls
03- Electrical#2016604
3,313 units affected
On certain motorcycles and all-terrain-vehicles, the generator stator may have insufficient heat resistance, which could lead to a short circuit of the stator wires. If this occurs, the generator could generate insufficient power to charge the battery, which could result in the engine stalling and not being able to restarted. This could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction : Dealers will replace the generator stator with an improved part.
- Engine#2015605
1,664 units affected
On certain motorcycles, contamination between the valve tappet and cam may cause the hardened surface of the valve tappet to peel if the surface shape of the valve tappet is convex. This would allow the inner part of the valve tappet to come in contact with the cam, which could cause both the valve tappet and cam to wear, increasing the valve tappet clearance. If the valve tappet clearance becomes large, it can result in an abnormal noise and can cause the engine to stall. An engine stall could lead to a loss of stability of the motorcycle, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: For motorcycles with odometer readings of 4,000 kilometers or greater, dealers will inspect the tappet clearances and will replace the valve tappets and camshafts if the valve tappets clearances are greater than the specification. For motorcycles with odometer readings of less than 4,000 kilometers, dealers will replace the tappets and camshafts, because the tappet clearances may be within the specification at low mileage even if there is abnormal wear.
- Lights And Instruments#2012039
185 units affected
On certain motorcycles, the brake light actuating switch (operated by the handlebar-mounted brake lever) may fail. Failure of the brake lamps to illuminate when the brakes are applied may result in the following road users being unaware of the rider’s intentions, increasing the risk of a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the front brake switch with an updated version.
Canadian data updated August 24, 2026
Does this recall apply to my vehicle?
Matched by make, model, and model year. Many recalls affect only specific VIN ranges — confirm with your dealer using your full VIN.
What to do
Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer in both countries. To confirm a recall applies to your specific vehicle, contact your manufacturer or dealer with your full VIN, or use the official channel:
- NHTSA recall lookup (search by VIN) — U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Defects and recalls database — Transport Canada