2007 Hyosung Gv650 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2007 Hyosung Gv650 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 3,292 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 08V071000 2008-02-14 3,292 affected
Defect

HYOSUNG IS RECALLING 3,292 MY 2005-2007 GT650 AND GV650 MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH FUEL TANK CAP GASKETS THAT PREVENT PROPER TANK VENTILATION.

Consequence

THIS COULD RESULT IN VEHICLE STALLING WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH AND/OR FUEL LEAKAGE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE EXISTING GAS CAP GASKET. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 1, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYOSUNG AT 1-770-447-5571.

Complaints by component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
1
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
1
Total complaints8

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Tl*the contact owns a 2009 hyosung gb250 motorcycle (na). The contact stated that when he put on any type of tinted eye-wear the instrument gauge became unreadable. The manufacturer was notified about the failure but they were unable to offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL · reported 2010-07-28

“United motors motorcycle model v2c650s. Consumer requests reimbursement due to defects *tgw the consumer stated the motorcycle has been parked due to a defective gas tank that leaked at the seams and defective workmanship of the electric starter when the slightest amount of moisture came into…”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY · reported 2008-12-30

“United motors motorcycle model v2c650s. Consumer requests reimbursement due to defects *tgw the consumer stated the motorcycle has been parked due to a defective gas tank that leaked at the seams and defective workmanship of the electric starter when the slightest amount of moisture came into…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY · reported 2008-12-30

“In september 2008 my hyosung gv250; purchased in november 2007, experienced a failure of the starter system and would not start. After about 5 weeks at a hyosung dealer (sf moto in san francisco, ca) the starter motor and starter solenoid was replaced, and the motorcycle was picked up. Within two…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2008-12-03

“In september 2008 my hyosung gv250; purchased in november 2007, experienced a failure of the starter system and would not start. After about 5 weeks at a hyosung dealer (sf moto in san francisco, ca) the starter motor and starter solenoid was replaced, and the motorcycle was picked up. Within two…”

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER · reported 2008-12-03

“Tl*the contact owns a 2007 hyosung gv650. While driving 50 mph, the contact began to lift on the handle bar and noticed that it was loose. He noticed that the right handle bar was sheered off, which caused imbalance. Once he arrived home, the contact discovered that the left handle bar was almost…”

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR · reported 2008-07-25

“This vehicle has a recall for the same problem (stalling at freeway speeds). I had the recall work done and this vehicle subsequently stalled or threatened to stall at freeway speeds. On the date listed below, I was riding on the freeway at freeway speeds when the vehicle stalled. I was fortunate…”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · reported 2008-06-06

“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 hyosung gv650 motorcycle. The contact stated there was an overpowering smell of gasoline and discovered the fuel tank was fractured at the seams. The dealer replaced the fuel tank twice to correct the failure but the failure continued to recur. The manufacturer would…”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY · reported 2008-05-15

Defect investigations

Investigation PE07056 Opened 2007-11-14 · closed 2008-02-20

FUEL LEAK / STALLING

ODI RECEIVED A VEHICLE OWNER QUESTIONNAIRE (VOQ) ALLEGING A HYOSUNG GV650 LEAKED FUEL FROM A FUEL TANK SEAM.AFTER A HYOSUNG DEALER REPLACED THE TANK, FUEL AGAIN LEAKED FROM THE MOTORCYCLE AND IT BEGAN TO STALL.SUBSEQUENTLY, HYOSUNG ADVISED THE CUSTOMER THAT THE PROBLEM COULD HAVE BEEN AVOIDED IF THE DEALER HAD…

Investigation RQ10001 Opened 2010-01-25 · closed 2010-05-10

Handlebar Separation

In February 2007, Hyosung launched recall 07V-015 addressing fractures of handlebar fasteners on MY 2006 GV650 model motorcycles.In some instances, the handlebar could then separate from the front fork.ODI received a Vehicle Owner Questionnaire (VOQ) alleging a MY 2007 Hyosung GV650 had the same issue, i.e.,…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2007 Hyosung Gv650 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.