2024 Suzuki DL800

Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues

Exterior lighting is the leading concern among 5 owner complaints filed for this model year.

Primary concernExterior lighting3 reports · 60% of complaints
Owner complaints5Filed with NHTSA
Recall relationship1 safety recallNHTSA campaign records

What owners report most often

  1. Exterior lighting3
  2. Tires1
  3. Other or unspecified1

Recalls and investigations

  1. TiresDo not drive until repairedJul 17, 2024

    Suzuki Motor USA, LLC (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2023-2024 DL800DE motorcycles. The rear tire may crack or deform, resulting in tire tread separation.

    Tread separation may cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

    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.

    Campaign 24V535000 on NHTSA.gov

Representative owner complaints: exterior lighting

3 reports, newest first. Show all

  1. Exterior lighting, Sep 22, 2025

    The factory headlights are not capable of safely illuminating the roadway while operating the motorcycle at night.

  2. Exterior lighting, Sep 6, 2025

    Headlight does not provide adequate illumination at night, making riding extremely dangerous.

  3. Exterior lighting, Jul 25, 2024

    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 failure mileage was approximately 6,150.