AI Damage2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800: common problems
Owners of the 2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800 filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, most often about exterior lighting and tires. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 8
What fails most often
- 1 Exterior lighting 75% of all complaints
- 2 Tires 13% of all complaints
- 3 Wheels 13% of all complaints
- Exterior lighting: 6 complaints (75% of all).
- Tires: 1 complaints (13% of all).
- Wheels: 1 complaints (13% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 8 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
150/70/17, have had a recall on my rear tire for almost a year, and my dealer is doing nothing about it, bike has been parked for almost a year while making payments, i have been more than patient with them and have received no help.
I had read numerous post on Facebook and other message boards regarding a pending recall covering the rear tire and how the tread was separating from the tire and cause a collision. Like numerous others, I stopped riding it and waited for the recall.
Front headlight (high and low beam) is extremely unsafe and does not provide sufficient illumination for rider when operating at the posted speed limit. The beam of the headlights have dark spots that creates a very unsafe condition.
The contact stated while riding at an undisclosed speed, the contact became aware that the headlight did not function as intended. The contact stated while riding at night, the headlight illumination was extremely dim and failed to provide adequate illumination to safely operate the motorcycle.
The contact stated while riding at night at approximately 35 MPH, the low beam headlight was activated but failed to provide adequate illumination. The contact stated that low beam illumination was very narrow.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 11,899 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (top 32% most complained about).
What to check before buying
- Exterior lighting. Headlamps, leveling, sensors and mounts after a frontal hit.
- Tires. Tire age by DOT code, bulges, wear pattern.
- Wheels. Wheel runout, cracks, signs of a wheel strike.
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: exterior lighting, tires, wheels. Total complaints: 8. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: headlights and tail lights (75%), warning lights, check engine (13%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2023 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-06.