Model year guide

2014 Suzuki DL1000

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2014 Suzuki DL1000 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 11 on record.

2014 Suzuki DL1000 at a glance

Safety recalls3
Owner complaints8

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2014 Suzuki DL1000 recalls 3

Electrical System:wiring NHTSA Campaign #15V851000 · manufacturer #2A53 · 18/12/2015

Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2014 Suzuki DL 1000 motorcycles manufactured January 17, 2014, to June 5, 2014, 2015 Suzuki DL1000 motorcycles manufactured November 4, 2014, to February 6, 2015 and 2016 Suzuki DL1000 motorcycles manufactured June 11, 2015, to July 15, 2015. The affected motorcycles have a wiring harness that may rub against the bottom of the fuel tank. Vibratio…

Fix: Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the motorcycles and reroute the wiring harnesses as necessary. Any damaged harnesses will be repaired or replaced. This work will be performed free of charge. The recall began on January 29, 2016. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service number …

Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:cables NHTSA Campaign #15V853000 · manufacturer #2A53 · 18/12/2015

Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2014 Suzuki DL1000 motorcycles manufactured January 17, 2014 to June 5, 2014, and 2015 Suzuki DL1000 motorcycles manufactured November 5, 2014, to February 6, 2015. Due to corrosion or being attached to the painted engine case, the battery ground connection may have poor electrical conductivity.

Fix: Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the battery ground connection to an unpainted surface and replace the ground wire protector with a high-heat resistance tube, free of charge. The recall began on January 29, 2016. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service number at 1-714-996-704…

Electrical System:ignition NHTSA Campaign #15V854000 · manufacturer #2A53 · 18/12/2015

Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2014 DL1000 motorcycles manufactured January 17, 2014, to June 5, 2014, and 2015 DL1000 motorcycles manufactured November 5, 2014, to February 6, 2015. The ignition switch terminals of the affected vehicles may corrode if they come into contact with liquid such as salt water. As a result, the motorcycle's electrical power may be disconnected or t…

Fix: Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will install a cover for the ignition switch connector, and any corroded ignition lead wire and wire harnesses will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began January 19, 2016. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-…

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2014 Suzuki DL1000 common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Fuel/propulsion System
Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.
Engine
Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Fuel System
Sniff for fuel odor, check for leaks, hard starts or stalling, and confirm the fuel gauge reads correctly.
Gasoline
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

Investigations & service bulletins

NHTSA defect investigations 1

Motorcycle Stalling Closed

On March 3rd 2017 the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this Preliminary Evaluation (PE17-001) to investigate allegations of stalling when accelerating from a stop on 2014-2015 DL1000 Suzuki motorcycles. ODI contacted 4 of the 5 consumers who had filed complaints with the office and learned they all could engage the clutch as the stalling condition presented itself and keep the bike in an upright, stable p…

NHTSA #PE17001 · Vehicle Speed Control, Fuel System, Gasoline, Electrical System · opened Mar 2017 · closed Nov 2017

An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.

Manufacturer service bulletins 21

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 21.

Notification of open customer satisfaction campaign.

Bulletin AU-R19 · Engine · Jun 2025

Customer reminder of open customer satisfaction campaign

Bulletin AU-R18 · Fuel/propulsion System · Mar 2025

Customer notification of open customer satisfaction campaign.

Bulletin AU-R17 · Engine · Nov 2024

Customer reminder of open customer satisfaction campaign.

Bulletin AU-R16 · Engine · Jul 2024

Customer notification of open customer satisfaction campaign.

Bulletin AU-R15 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Mar 2024

Customer notification of open customer satisfaction campaign

Bulletin AU-R14 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Oct 2023

Customer reminder of open customer satisfaction campaign

Bulletin AU-R13 · Engine And Engine Cooling · May 2023

Customer reminder of open customer satisfaction campaign

Bulletin AU-R12 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jan 2023

Customer notification of open customer satisfaction campaign

Bulletin AU-R11 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Sep 2022

Customer notification of open customer satisfaction campaign

Bulletin AU-R10 · Engine And Engine Cooling · May 2022

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the DL1000. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

2014 Suzuki DL1000 vehicles on record

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2014 Suzuki DL1000 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2014 Suzuki DL1000 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2014 Suzuki DL1000. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Suzuki DL1000?

Across all 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are fuel/propulsion system, engine, power train.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.