2020 Suzuki V-Strom 1050 recalls and problems

The 2020 Suzuki V-Strom 1050 has 1 safety recall and 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Suzuki dealer.

Recalls
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Complaints
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Crashes / fires
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Injuries / deaths
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Recalls may cover only some 2020 Suzuki V-Strom 1050 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2020 Suzuki V-Strom 1050 recalls

Recall 25V-505: Exterior Lighting

Reported Aug 7, 2025 · 1,512 vehicles affected · Suzuki Motor USA, LLC

Problem: Suzuki Motor USA, LLC (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2020-2025 DL 1050 and 2020, 2024 GSX-1000S motorcycles. The upper headlight beam may be too bright and exceed the maximum light output, which may adversely affect the vision of the driver. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Risk: Headlights that are excessively bright can reduce visibility for oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Suzuki dealers will replace the headlight assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 7, 2025. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is 3A06/3A07.

2020 Suzuki V-Strom 1050 problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Vehicle Speed Control3

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2020 Suzuki V-Strom 1050 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicle Speed Control · reported Sep 28, 2021
On at least 20 separate occasions between July, 2021 and September, 2021, cruise control has disengaged without myself providing the input necessary to disengage cruise control. In other words, cruise control randomly disengaged by itself, and this problem has occurred regardless of temperature, road surface conditions, or road grade. The frequency of the problem appears random, as there is no pattern involving the disengagement of cruise control. Additionally, it's noteworthy to mention that the sudden and unexpected negative acceleration of the motorcycle is very dangerous, particularly when…
Vehicle Speed Control · reported Sep 24, 2021
The cruise control on the motorcycle will randomly "cut-out" and stop working while engaged. In other words, I will be driving with cruise control on and it will just stop randomly. This can lead to a very dangerous situation in traffic and at highway speeds as the motorcycle rapidly drops speed when the cruise control disengages without warning.
Vehicle Speed Control · reported May 20, 2021
My Suzuki has a ride by wire throttle control system and electronic speed control. The problem is the cruise control cancels all by itself without any input from any of the cancel switches. Like the throttle grip, the front brake or rear brake, or the clutch switch. The first few times it happened I thought I bumped one of the levers or throttle. Over time I have ruled out this as the cause. I have found by reading Suzuki owners group blogs that I am not alone with this problem. This motorcycle has substantial engine braking when the throttle closes and if other vehicles are too close it can…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2020 Suzuki V-Strom 1050 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2020 Suzuki V-Strom 1050: 25V-505 (exterior lighting). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2020 Suzuki V-Strom 1050?

Owners report vehicle speed control problems most often (3 reports).

Are Suzuki recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Suzuki dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.