2006 Suzuki Vl800 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap (2) · Electrical System:ignition (2) · Wheels:hub (1)
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.
Electrical System:wiring 2005-10-28 · 30 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
additional service manual information. *tt
What owners report
2008-08-07 · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap · 6,000 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2006 suzuki vl800. the contact smelled a strong odor of fuel. the vehicle was not taken to an authorized dealer. the failure was related to the fuel filler cap. the vehicle has not been repaired for the malfunction. the contact was concerned of the safety risk involved. the failure mileage was 6,000 and current mileage w…”
2008-04-29 · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap · 3,200 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2006 suzuki vl800/c. when the gas tank is full or not and the vehicle is leaning to either side, fuel leaks out of the vehicle. the vehicle was diagnosed by the dealer and they stated that the vehicle was manufactured in that manner. the failure mileage was 3,200. updated 05/19/08 *bf there filler neck failed the day aft…”
2007-10-06 · Suspension:rear · 8,000 mi“suzuki motorcycle 10-3-2007. on sept. 29, 2007 i contacted brandon with twin county motorsports in rocky mount, nc concerning the rear wheel hub on my 2006 c-50 suzuki motorcycle. it has several cracks in it mostly spiderwebbed with one more outstanding than the others. i was told they would contact suzki and try to get me a new rear wheel. i …”
2007-02-15 · Wheels:hub · 588 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2006/suzuki/vl800. the motorcycle had stress marks and deep cracks in the wheels:cap/cover/hub area. the representative at the dealer agreed that they were excessive, and also stated that future design changes were being made. the representative showed her a motorcycle that has never been driven that displayed the same …”
2006-10-18 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery · 16 mi · 💥 crash“unintended sudden acceleration - suzuki 2006 c50 motorcycle driving new motorcycle and approaching road closure barrier, rider experienced sudden unintended acceleration and to avoid a head-on collision braked and dropped cycle on left side sliding into and under barrier. *nm…”
2005-12-28 · Electrical System:ignition · 1,814 mi“2006 suzuki vl800 motorcycles ignition failed to start motorcycle. i contacted suzuki of north america with no sucess. the manufaturer failed to provide any help. motorcycle ignition system unreliable. *nm…”
2005-11-14 · Electrical System:ignition · 46 mi“2006 suzuki motorcycle model c50t failure to start, leaving rider disabled on the highway, all fuses where check according t owners manual, suzuki failed to provide dealer with technical. dealer cannot resolve start problem. *jb…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.