NHTSA recalls & complaints · 1998–2008

Suzuki VL1500 recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 42 owner complaints for the Suzuki VL1500, covering model years 1998 to 2008. The 2005 model year drew the most complaints (13), and Electrical System is the component owners name most often.

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

Decode your Suzuki VL1500 VIN

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

1 recall campaign on file
42 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
11 model years with data (1998–2008)

most complaints: 2005 (13 for that model year)
top component: Electrical System (13 complaints)
latest recall 06V025000 (reported Jan 30, 2006)

1 complaint reporting a crash (2.4%)
2 complaints reporting a fire (4.8%)
2 complaints reporting an injury (4.8%)
0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Suzuki VL1500 complaints by model year

10 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2005 model year has the most complaints: 13 of 42, or 31.0%. Next come 2007 (9) and 2004 (6). The fewest are for 2003, with 1 complaint.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years

Suzuki VL1500 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death

Suzuki VL1500 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
1998	2	0	0	0
1999	1	0	0	0
2000	1	0	1	0
2001	3	0	0	0
2002	1	0	0	0
2003	1	0	0	0
2004	6	0	0	0
2005	13	0	0	1
2007	9	1	0	1
2008	5	0	1	0
All model years	42	1	2	2

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

Most-reported Suzuki VL1500 components

top 12 · NHTSA categories

Electrical System is the component named most often, in 13 complaints (31.0% of all 42), followed by Fuel System, Gasoline (13) and Steering (6).

Components named most often in Suzuki VL1500 complaints (top 12)

Components named most often in Suzuki VL1500 complaints (top 12)
Component	Complaints	Share of complaints
Electrical System	13	31.0%
Fuel System, Gasoline	13	31.0%
Steering	6	14.3%
Suspension	4	9.5%
Engine	3	7.1%
Structure	3	7.1%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	2	4.8%
Vehicle Speed Control	2	4.8%
Fuel System, Other	1	2.4%
Fuel/Propulsion System	1	2.4%
Power Train	1	2.4%
Wheels	1	2.4%

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 VL1500 recalls

1 campaign · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name VL1500, newest first. The only campaign, 06V025000, covers model years 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006.

1 recall campaign

Suzuki VL1500 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
1990s									1998: 1 campaign	1999: 1 campaign
2000s	2000: 1 campaign	2001: 1 campaign	2002: 1 campaign	2003: 1 campaign	2004: 1 campaign	2005: 1 campaign	2006: 1 campaign

NHTSA campaign 06V025000
Reported Jan 30, 2006
Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly
Model years 1998–2006
On certain motorcycles, stress around the right front fuel tank mounting point can cause hairline fatigue cracks to form. This can result in a fuel leak.
Consequence:
In the presence of an ignition source, a fuel leak can result in a fire.
Remedy:
Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and install improved cushions that mount and support the fuel tank. Any fuel tanks that are found to have a crack will be replaced. If a tank is found to have a crack and a replacement tank is not available, fuel tank sealant will be applied to the tank as an interim repair. When the replacement tank becomes available, the owner will be contacted and a replacement tank will be installed. The recall began on February 3, 2006. Owners may contact Suzuki at 1-714-572-1490.
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 VL1500 questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Suzuki VL1500 have?

NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall campaign for the Suzuki VL1500, covering model years 1998 to 2008. The campaign, 06V025000, was reported on January 30, 2006 and is filed under “Fuel system, gasoline”.

Which Suzuki VL1500 model year has the most complaints?

The 2005 model year, with 13 of the 42 complaints in NHTSA’s file (31.0%). The next are 2007 (9) and 2004 (6). 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 VL1500 complaint?

Electrical System is the component named most often: 13 complaints, or 31.0% of all 42. Fuel System, Gasoline (13) and Steering (6) 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 VL1500?

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 VL1500 complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 42 complaints, 1 report a crash, 2 a fire, 2 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.