2014 Suzuki V-Strom 650 recalls and problems

The 2014 Suzuki V-Strom 650 has 1 safety recall and 1 owner complaint 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 2014 Suzuki V-Strom 650 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2014 Suzuki V-Strom 650 recalls

Recall 14V-278: Power Train

Reported May 23, 2014 · 103 vehicles affected · Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.

Problem: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2014 DL650A V-Strom motorcycles manufactured January 20, 2014, through January 21, 2014. In the affected vehicles, a drive chain link may not have been riveted by the supplier when being manufactured.

Risk: If the drive chain link was not riveted, the chain may come off, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Fix: Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the drive chains of the affected motorcycles. For any unsold motorcycles with a drive chain link that is not riveted, Suzuki dealers will replace the non-riveted link with a drive chain joint set. For any motorcycles that have been sold to retail customers with a drive chain link that is not riveted, Suzuki dealers will replace the drive chain and the front and rear sprockets, free of charge. The recall began on May 27, 2014. Owners may contact Suzuki at 1-800-572-1490. Suzuki's number for this recall is 2A39.

2014 Suzuki V-Strom 650 problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Steering1
Suspension1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 1,100 miles (median of owner reports).

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 2014 Suzuki V-Strom 650 complaints

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

Steering · at 1,100 miles · reported May 11, 2015
The bike has a severe front end vibration and shake on deceleration between 45-35 MPH. The vibration starts out mild and escalates to the point that you can loose control of the bike unless you accelerate above 45 MPH, or quickly brake and significantly reduce your speed. The problem is you are not always in a safe position on the road and in traffic to keep the bike outside of the dangerous range. As a result, I feel the vehicle is unsafe to operate. If you are consciously aware of the range of speed in which it occurs, you can try to avoid the speed, or compensate by holding the handlebars…

Other Suzuki V-Strom 650 years

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2014 Suzuki V-Strom 650 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2014 Suzuki V-Strom 650: 14V-278 (power train). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2014 Suzuki V-Strom 650?

Owners report steering problems most often (1 reports), followed by suspension (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 1,100 miles.

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.