2018 Suzuki DR-Z400SM Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2018 Suzuki DR-Z400SM. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2018 Suzuki DR-Z400SM
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Switch (exterior lighting) and brake lights (exterior lighting)
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2018 Suzuki DR-Z400S and DR-Z400SM motorcycles. During assembly the resin that fills the rear brake stop lamp switch may have adhered to the internal contacts, which can prevent the brake lamp from illuminating.
Remedy: Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will install a new stop lamp switch assembly, free of charge. The recall began on July 16, 2018. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for…
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2018 Suzuki DR-Z400SM. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Suzuki DR-Z400SM model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Suzuki DR-Z400SM model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Suzuki DR-Z400SM | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 Suzuki DR-Z400SM | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 Suzuki DR-Z400SM | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 Suzuki DR-Z400SM | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 Suzuki DR-Z400SM | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2018 Suzuki DR-Z400SM
How do I know if my 2018 Suzuki DR-Z400SM has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2018 Suzuki DR-Z400SM; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Suzuki dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 18V441000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.