Suzuki SFV650L maintenance schedule & recalls

2011–2026

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Maintenance schedule

General guidance — based on common manufacturer intervals
Service Interval
Oil & filter every 4,000 mi or 6 months
Chain & sprockets every 600 mi or 3 months
Brakes every 12 months
Valve adjustment every 16,000 mi or 24 months
Battery every 12 months
Spark plugs every 8,000 mi or 24 months
Fluids/coolant every 24 months

Recalls

15V852000 · Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine affects 2013

Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 SFV650 and AN650A, and 2012-2014 DL650A motorcycles. Contamination from component production and storage combined with manufacturing variations may result in excessive tappet and camshaft wear within the engines of the affected motorcycles.

Remedy: Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tappet clearance, replacing the tappets and camshafts, as necessary. All motorcycles that have less than 2500 miles will have their tappets and camshafts replaced since wear may not be evident. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2016. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-714-996-7040. Suzuki's number for this recall is 2A50, 2A51, and 2A52.

15V844000 · Fuel System, Other:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings affects 2013

Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2013 Suzuki SFV650 motorcycles manufactured March 23, 2013, to April 8, 2013, 2014 Suzuki SFV650 motorcycles manufactured October 24, 2013, to November 26, 2013 and 2015 Suzuki SFV650 motorcycles manufactured August 9, 2014, to September 12, 2014. During assembly of the motorcycle, the fuel tank breather hose may have not been positioned properly and may become kinked.

Remedy: Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank breather hose. If the existing breather hose was found to be kinked and obstructed, the fuel tank will also be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on January 8, 2016. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service number at 1-714-572-1490. Suzuki's number for this recall is 2A49.

Common questions

How often should the oil & filter be serviced on a Suzuki SFV650L?

Service every 4,000 mi or 6 months for the Suzuki SFV650L (2011–2026).

How often should the chain & sprockets be serviced on a Suzuki SFV650L?

Service every 600 mi or 3 months for the Suzuki SFV650L (2011–2026).

How often should the brakes be serviced on a Suzuki SFV650L?

Service every 12 months for the Suzuki SFV650L (2011–2026).

How often should the valve adjustment be serviced on a Suzuki SFV650L?

Service every 16,000 mi or 24 months for the Suzuki SFV650L (2011–2026).