2001 Suzuki Vl1500 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly (2) · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage (1)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Suzuki Vl1500 model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (1)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly 2009-04-07 · TSB-40A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
suzuki motorcycle: repair instructions to be used in conjunction with the fuel tank inspection and replacement procedures. the demand for certain replacement fuel tanks has exceeded our production capacity. *pe
What owners report
2006-05-19 · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly · 28,800 mi“dt*: the contact stated there were no previous problems with the fuel system. however, there is a nhtsa recall, #06v025000 on the motorcycle regarding the fuel system. the parts needed to repair the vehicle are not available at the local dealership. the manufacturer confirmed the parts are not available.…”
2006-04-17 · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage“safety recall by american suzuki motor corporation; i received a notice to have my vl1500 intruder inspected at a dealer for a possible fuel leak in the gas tank on this model, i inquired at a dealer who was the closest one [50 miles] in bartlesville ok. they would not make an appointment with me and said that i would have to leave the bike for …”
2006-04-17 · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly“dt*: the contact stated the fuel tank is leaking. there is a nhtsa recall, #06v025000 on the motorcycle regarding the fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly. the parts needed to repair the motorcycle are not available at the local dealership. the contact was instructed not to ride the motorcycle until the parts were available. the manufa…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.