The 2003 Suzuki Sv1000s has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 4,841 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
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.
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
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.
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“Motorcycle would not charge battery and completely died because of it one day. Opened up magneto cover and found the rotor magnets had disintegrated. Ruined the rotor and magneto and only had 17,000 miles on it. Cleaning up bits of magnet all around the crank and inside the engine.”
“Motorcycle would not charge battery and completely died because of it one day. Opened up magneto cover and found the rotor magnets had disintegrated. Ruined the rotor and magneto and only had 17,000 miles on it. Cleaning up bits of magnet all around the crank and inside the engine.”
“In mid ride I was approaching a low speed corner at the end of a high speed straight away. I tried to pull my clutch handle in to begin to brake and downshift and the clutch handle had no resistance at all. Complete failure of the hydraulic clutch system. Unable to take the drive pressure off the…”
“In mid ride I was approaching a low speed corner at the end of a high speed straight away. I tried to pull my clutch handle in to begin to brake and downshift and the clutch handle had no resistance at all. Complete failure of the hydraulic clutch system. Unable to take the drive pressure off the…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 suzuki sv1000s motorcycle. The contact stated that fuel was leaking onto the motor and overflowing into the charcoal canister. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where it was diagnosed that there was a crack on the liquid separator bracket inside the fuel tank…”
“My suzuki sv1000s has an electrical problem. I first noticed this problem when I attempted to start the motorcycle in my garage in may of 2011. I turned the switch and nothing came on. I checked the battery and there was no problem with it. Mysteriously, the electrical system started working…”
“Total loss of electrical power due to a faulty connection between the ignition switch to the main ignition relay. This results in loss of lights, instruments, and ignition power. The engine stalls and can easily cause an accident and injuries. *tr”
“Connector from the ignition switch to wiring harness overheated and the connector no longer help the wires together for the ignition. Turn the key - no power at all to the bike. I have read about dozens of riders this has happened to, some have had accidents as a result. Luckily I wasn't in motion…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2003 Suzuki Sv1000s as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.