Recall 25V505 covers 1,512 2020-2025 Suzuki DL1050 and GSX-S1000S motorcycles for excessively bright headlights. Repair will be free at any franchised Suzuki dealer once available.
Suzuki is recalling 1,512 2020-2025 DL1050 and GSX-S1000S motorcycles because the upper headlight beam is too bright and exceeds the federal light-output limit. Excessively bright headlights can reduce visibility for oncoming drivers and increase crash risk; the Suzuki dealer repair will be free once the remedy is available.
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What's wrong?
In NHTSA campaign 25V505, the headlamp assembly on certain 2020-2025 Suzuki DL1050 and GSX-S1000S motorcycles is the front lighting unit that houses the upper beam. The upper beam is meant to project light far enough ahead for night riding while staying within the brightness limits set for road use.
On affected motorcycles, protective tape on the upper beam reflector base lifted the reflector about 0.5 degrees. That small angle change shifted the light pattern. At one test point, the upper beam exceeded the allowed brightness limit under FMVSS 108. The result is an upper beam that is brighter than the standard allows and can affect another driver's vision.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner is not expected to hear, feel, or see a separate symptom from the motorcycle before the headlamp brightness problem is found during inspection or repair.
Who's affected?
Spans the DL1050 and GSX-S1000S across the 2020-2025 model years, with the same headlamp assembly.
| 2024 Suzuki DL1050 | Headlights |
|---|---|
| 2023 Suzuki DL1050 | Headlights |
| 2020 Suzuki GSX-S1000S | Headlights |
| 2024 Suzuki GSX-S1000S | Headlights |
| 2020 Suzuki DL1050 | Headlights |
| 2025 Suzuki DL1050 | Headlights |
| 2021 Suzuki DL1050 | Headlights |
| 2022 Suzuki DL1050 | Headlights |
| Units affected | 1,512 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorcycle is included.
What's the safety risk?
Excessively bright headlights can reduce visibility for oncoming drivers and increase crash risk. There is no listed warning sign, so do not judge the issue by how the lamps look from the rider's seat. Schedule the recall repair soon. Repair will be free at any franchised Suzuki dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2020-2025 Suzuki DL1050 or GSX-S1000S is included in this recall.
- Wait for Suzuki's repair scheduling instructions before booking the headlight assembly replacement that fixes the too-bright upper beam.
- Contact a franchised Suzuki dealer once the repair opens to schedule the free headlight assembly replacement.
- Reference recall number 25V505 and Suzuki recall 3A06/3A07 when you call.
- Ride with extra care until the repair is complete, especially near oncoming traffic at night.
What happens at the repair
Suzuki has identified the dealer repair as headlight assembly replacement, but the remedy status is still under development. Once the repair opens, a Suzuki technician will replace the affected headlight assembly at no charge. Parts and labor will be covered under the recall. Suzuki also has a reimbursement plan for owners who already paid for repairs tied to this condition. Ask Suzuki customer service or the service desk how to submit documentation under that plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| August 7, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| August 11, 2025 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| August 22, 2025 | Dealer notification began |
| August 22, 2025 | Dealer notification ended |
| August 29, 2025 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| November 7, 2025 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V505?
Recall 25V505 covers 1,512 2020-2025 Suzuki DL1050 and GSX-S1000S motorcycles with upper headlight beams that exceed the allowed light output. Excessively bright headlights can reduce visibility for oncoming drivers and increase crash risk. Suzuki dealers will replace the headlight assembly for free.
What should I do if my 2020-2025 Suzuki DL1050 or GSX-S1000S is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorcycle is included in recall 25V505. If it is, contact a franchised Suzuki dealer and ask about the headlight assembly replacement. Reference Suzuki recall number 3A06/3A07 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects and noncompliance recalls at no cost. Suzuki dealers will replace the affected headlight assembly free of charge, including parts and labor, for motorcycles included in recall 25V505.
Is it safe to ride before the headlight recall is fixed?
Suzuki has not issued a do-not-drive instruction for recall 25V505. The safety concern is that an upper headlight beam that is too bright can reduce visibility for oncoming drivers. Confirm your VIN, then ask a Suzuki dealer how soon the headlight assembly replacement is available.
When did Suzuki notify owners about recall 25V505?
Suzuki mailed owner notification letters on November 7, 2025. If you bought the motorcycle used or never received a letter, the VIN still decides whether the recall applies. Check your VIN and reference recall number 25V505 when you contact a Suzuki dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V505000 |
|---|---|
| Suzuki customer service | 1-800-934-0934 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V505 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V505000 |
Source documents
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- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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