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2005 Suzuki SV650

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Jun 1, 2007
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Jan 18, 2006
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 1 NHTSA owner-reported complaint for the 2005 Suzuki SV650, most frequently naming the electrical category. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year; and 1 manufacturer communication is on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Electrical1100.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

1 campaign cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
06V013000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Jan 18, 2006
4,841 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
The 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.
AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.Manufacturer number 2086View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Electrical
Filed Jun 1, 2007

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 SUZUKI M50 BLVD MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE # 2085 ON MAY 22, 2007. HE HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING THE FAILURE NOTED IN THE RECALL FOR ONE YEAR AND FOUR MONTHS. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT HE WAS SENT TWO NOTICES PRIOR TO THE FAILURE OCCURRING. THE CONTACT DENIES THIS AND THE REPRESENTATIVE STATED THAT HE MUST HAVE LOST THEM IN THE MAIL. THE RECALL WAS IN REGARDS TO THE ROUTING OF THE IGNITION AND THE CLUTCH CABLE. THE ENGINE SIZE, CORRECT VIN, AND POWERTRAIN WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 18,300 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 18,000.

NHTSA ID
10192257
Incident
May 22, 2007
Mileage
18,000 mi

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION LABEL REPLACEMENT - PRINTED WITH INCORRECT MODEL CODE ON THE LABEL - CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION. *TT

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Suzuki SV650 by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2025000—
2023000—
2017000—
2009200—
2008200—
2006010—
2005Viewing110—
2004010—
2003020—
2002110—
2001310—
2000320—
1999010—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.