Suzuki SV650 recall history and complaint patterns

Comprehensive recall and complaint data for the Suzuki SV650, sourced from official National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) records.

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At a Glance

Total Recalls 5
Total Complaints 12
Years Covered 2000–2009

Stats focus on model years from 1960 onwards. Earlier years appear in the detailed table below where data exists.

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Key Takeaways

A quick scan of where recalls and complaints concentrate for the Suzuki SV650, based on aggregated NHTSA counts and campaign metadata.

Recall Themes

Instead of listing long campaign narratives, this groups recall campaigns into a few recurring areas. Each theme links back to official notices as evidence.

Engine and cooling

1 campaign · Years: 2000

These campaigns relate to engine or cooling components where failures can lead to stalling or overheating risk.

Official notices (evidence):

Fuel and emissions

1 campaign · Years: 2003–2006

These campaigns relate to fuel delivery or emissions components where leaks or failures can raise safety risk.

Official notices (evidence):

Most Reported Issues

Across all model years, the most frequently reported areas for the Suzuki SV650 in NHTSA complaint data are Engine and engine cooling:engine, Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline, Suspension.

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Year-by-Year Overview

Each row shows how often this model appears in NHTSA recalls and consumer complaints for a given model year. These are counts of campaigns and complaints, not risk predictions.

Model Year Recalls Complaints Details
2009 0 2 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel.
2008 0 2 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Power train:manual transmission, Fuel/propulsion system.
2006 1 0 Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
2005 1 1 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system:ignition.
2004 1 0 Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
2003 1 0 Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
2002 0 1 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Engine and engine cooling:engine.
2001 0 3 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline, Engine and engine cooling:engine.
2000 1 3 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Suspension, Engine and engine cooling:engine, Structure:frame and members.

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Recall Evidence by Year

A compact evidence view of recall campaigns that include this model. The default text is an original summary line, with official notice text available on demand.

Most common areas involved: Fuel system and Engine and engine cooling

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2006

  • Fuel system, gasoline: Tank assembly: Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
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    Summary: 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.

2005

  • Fuel system, gasoline: Tank assembly: Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
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    Summary: 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.

2004

  • Fuel system, gasoline: Tank assembly: Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (06V013000) →
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    Summary: 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.

2003

  • Fuel system, gasoline: Tank assembly: Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (06V013000) →
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    Summary: 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.

2000

  • Engine and engine cooling: Safety recall involving the engine and engine cooling area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (00V009000) →
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    Summary: 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 en

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