NHTSA recalls & complaints · 2000–2009

Suzuki SV650 recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 12 owner complaints for the Suzuki SV650, covering model years 2000 to 2009. The 2000 and 2001 model years drew the most complaints (3 each), and Engine and Engine Cooling is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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See the model year, plant and build details of one vehicle, then the recalls for its exact year.

2 recall campaigns on file
12 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
9 model years with data (2000–2009)

most complaints: 2000, 2001 (3 for that model year)
top component: Engine and Engine Cooling (5 complaints)
latest recall 06V013000 (reported Jan 18, 2006)

0 complaints reporting a crash (0.0%)
0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
0 complaints reporting an injury (0.0%)
0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Suzuki SV650 complaints by model year

6 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2000 and 2001 model years share the highest count, 3 complaints each. Next come 2008 (2) and 2009 (2). The fewest are for 2005, with 1 complaint.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years

Suzuki SV650 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death

Suzuki SV650 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model year	Complaints	Reporting a crash	Reporting a fire	Reporting an injury	Reporting a death
2000	3	0	0	0	0
2001	3	0	0	0	0
2002	1	0	0	0	0
2005	1	0	0	0	0
2008	2	0	0	0	0
2009	2	0	0	0	0
All model years	12	0	0	0	0

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Suzuki SV650 components

top 6 · NHTSA categories

Engine and Engine Cooling is the component named most often, in 5 complaints (41.7% of all 12), followed by Electrical System (3) and Fuel/Propulsion System (1).

Components named most often in Suzuki SV650 complaints (top 6)

Components named most often in Suzuki SV650 complaints (top 6)
Component	Complaints	Share of complaints
Engine and Engine Cooling	5	41.7%
Electrical System	3	25.0%
Fuel/Propulsion System	1	8.3%
Power Train	1	8.3%
Structure	1	8.3%
Suspension	1	8.3%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Suzuki SV650 recalls

2 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name SV650, newest first. The 2 campaigns cover model years 2000 to 2006. 5 model years tie for the most campaigns (1 each).

2 recall campaigns

Suzuki SV650 recall campaigns covering each model year
Decade	Years ending in 0	Years ending in 1	Years ending in 2	Years ending in 3	Years ending in 4	Years ending in 5	Years ending in 6	Years ending in 7	Years ending in 8	Years ending in 9
2000s	2000: 1 campaign	2001: no campaigns	2002: no campaigns	2003: 1 campaign	2004: 1 campaign	2005: 1 campaign	2006: 1 campaign

Highlighted: the model years with the most campaigns.

NHTSA campaign 06V013000
Reported Jan 18, 2006
Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly
Model years 2003–2006
On certain California-specification model motorcycles, repeated stress from vibration can cause a crack to form in the area where the liquid/vapor separator bracket is welded inside the fuel tank. This can allow fuel leakage to occur.
Consequence:
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Remedy:
Dealers will replace the fuel tank free of charge. The recall began on February 3, 2006. Customers may contact American Suzuki at 714-572-1490.
Filed by Suzuki Motor USA, LLC
NHTSA campaign 00V009000
Reported Jan 18, 2000
Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine
Model year 2000
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The motorcycle crankcase design allows the creation of air pockets near the oil pump inlet due to sloshing of the oil in the crankcase. If the oil pump draws air, inadequate lubrication to the engine occurs, causing severe engine damage and resulting in engine failure.
Consequence:
Sudden engine failure while riding could cause rear wheel lockup, allowing the driver to lose control of the motorcycle.
Remedy:
Dealers will install an oil plate to prevent the creation of air pockets in the area of the oil pump inlet.
Filed by Suzuki Motor USA, LLC

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means

What each recall field means
Field	What it tells you
Campaign number	NHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
Component	The system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
Summary	What the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
Consequence	The safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
Remedy	What the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.

Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Suzuki SV650 questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Suzuki SV650 have?

NHTSA lists 2 vehicle recall campaigns for the Suzuki SV650, covering model years 2000 to 2009. The most recent, 06V013000, was reported on January 18, 2006 and is filed under “Fuel system, gasoline”.

Which Suzuki SV650 model year has the most complaints?

The 2000 and 2001 model years tie, with 3 complaints each out of 12. The next are 2008 (2) and 2009 (2). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Suzuki SV650 complaint?

Engine and Engine Cooling is the component named most often: 5 complaints, or 41.7% of all 12. Electrical System (3) and Fuel/Propulsion System (1) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Suzuki SV650?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Suzuki dealer.

How many Suzuki SV650 complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 12 complaints, 0 report a crash, 0 a fire, 0 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

8 models · most complaints first

The Suzuki models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the Suzuki VIN decoder with every Suzuki model page, WMI code and VIN note.

Suzuki Forenza 2004–2008 · 6 recalls · 907 complaints
Suzuki Grand Vitara 1999–2013 · 15 recalls · 639 complaints
Suzuki XL7 2001–2009 · 5 recalls · 380 complaints
Suzuki SX4 2000–2013 · 9 recalls · 312 complaints
Suzuki Verona 2004–2006 · 6 recalls · 216 complaints
Suzuki Reno 2004–2008 · 4 recalls · 173 complaints
Suzuki Sidekick 1995–2000 · 2 recalls · 149 complaints
Suzuki VZR1800 2006–2023 · 1 recall · 146 complaints

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.