2025-2026 Suzuki DR-Z400S, 2025 Suzuki DR-Z400SM recall: Incorrectly Tightened Reservoir Tank Cap Fixing Screws/FMVSS 122
Report received by NHTSA: Dec. 17, 2025.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 6, 2026.
- What's recalled
Suzuki Motor USA, LLC (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2025-2026 DR-Z400S and 2025 DR-Z400SM motorcycles. The reservoir tank cap fixing screws may have been incorrectly tightened, allowing brake fluid to leak. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 122, “Motorcycle Brake Systems.”
- The risk
A brake fluid leak can reduce braking ability, increasing the distance required to stop and the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
3,003 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2025-2026 Suzuki DR-Z400S, 2025 Suzuki DR-Z400SM.
- Compared with
Suzuki Motor USA, LLC has 0 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 2 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
1 earlier NHTSA recall for these models since Nov. 1, 2016:
- June 29, 2018 2018 Suzuki DR-Z400S, 2018 Suzuki DR-Z400SM recall: Brake Light May Not Illuminate (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Dealers will tighten the screws, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 9, 2026. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 20, 2025.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Suzuki DR-Z400S 2025-2026
- Suzuki DR-Z400SM 2025
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 25V873000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Suzuki Motor USA, LLC |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Report received by NHTSA | Dec. 17, 2025 |
| Potentially affected | 3,003 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 3A09 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record