2024 Suzuki Dl800 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Exterior Lighting (2) · Tires:tread/Belt (1) · Exterior Lighting:headlights (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Tires 2024-07-17 · campaign 24V535000 · 1,688 vehicles ⚠ DO NOT DRIVE
Defect: Suzuki Motor USA, LLC (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2023-2024 DL800DE motorcycles. The rear tire may crack or deform, resulting in tire tread separation.
Risk: Tread separation may cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Owners are advised not to ride their motorcycles until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will replace the rear tire, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 20, 2024. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-714- 572-1490. Suzuki's number for this recall is 3A03.
What owners report
2026-09-17 · Unknown Or Other“on a 300-mile trip, i hit a road dip in a corner, and the bottom crash bar impacted the ground due to clearance issues. because the crash bars make ground contact before the footpegs, they pose a critical safety hazard and cannot be safely used. as i have removed them for my personal safety. when a crash bar touches the ground before your footpegs …”
2025-09-22 · Exterior Lighting“the factory headlights are not capable of safely illuminating the roadway while operating the motorcycle at night. …”
2025-09-06 · Exterior Lighting“headlight does not provide adequate illumination at night, making riding extremely dangerous.…”
2025-04-28 · Tires:tread/Belt · 1,700 mi“the contact owns a 2024 suzuki v-strom 800de equipped with dunlop tires, tire line: trailmax mixtour, tire size: 90/90/21(front) and 150/70/r17(rear), dot: rear tire (1eu3pydfm3524), dot: front tire (n/a). the contact stated that while making a turn at 45 mph, the motorcycle began to violently shake. there was no warning light illuminated. upon ins…”
2024-07-25 · Exterior Lighting:headlights · 6,150 mi“the contact owns a 2024 suzuki v-strom 800 motorcycle. the contact stated that while driving at night, the headlight failed to provide adequate illumination, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. the motorcycle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or local dealer. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failu…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.