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NHTSA·Cars and vehicles·December 17, 2025

Suzuki recalls 2025–2026 DR-Z400S and 2025 DR-Z400SM motorcycles over brake fluid leak

The screws holding the brake fluid reservoir cap may have been tightened wrongly, which can let brake fluid leak, reduce braking ability and raise the risk of a crash.

What to do

Take the motorcycle to a Suzuki dealer, who will tighten the screws for free. Owners can call Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934, and can search their VIN on NHTSA.gov.

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NHTSA recall page

Recall details

Product
Suzuki Dr-Z400s, Dr-Z400sm 2025–2026
Company
Suzuki Motor USA, LLC
Hazard
A brake fluid leak can reduce braking ability, increasing the distance required to stop and the risk of a crash.
Units
3,003 vehicles
Owner notification
January 9, 2026
Reported to NHTSA
December 17, 2025
Identifiers
  • NHTSA campaign number: 25V873000
  • Manufacturer campaign number: 3A09
  • Model years: 2025–2026

The headline, summary and steps above are written in plain English from the official notice below. Identifiers are copied exactly as the agency published them. Always check the official notice before you act.

Official notice

The notice's own wording from NHTSA.

Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Defect
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.”
Consequence
A brake fluid leak can reduce braking ability, increasing the distance required to stop and the risk of a crash.
Corrective action
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.

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