2005 Suzuki Sv1000s recalls and problems

The 2005 Suzuki Sv1000s has 1 recall and 3 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is electrical system.

How the 2005 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Low complaint count among 5 Sv1000s model years — 4th most.

1recalls
3complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
25,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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1 recall

Fuel System

Jan 18, 2006 · NHTSA campaign 06V013000 · 4,841 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Original NHTSA wording

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.

Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.

Original NHTSA wording

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy & notes

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.

Suzuki recall no. 2086.customers May contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Electrical System3
Engine1
Power Train1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2013: 1 complaints201312014: 1 complaints20142018: 1 complaints20181

2005 vs. other Suzuki Sv1000s years

2003: 27 complaints2003272004: 4 complaints20042005: 3 complaints20052006: 3 complaints20062007: 4 complaints20074

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2005. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2005 Suzuki Sv1000s have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2005 Suzuki Sv1000s, the latest from Jan 18, 2006 (fuel system). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Suzuki Sv1000s?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention electrical system (3), engine (1), power train (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.