How many recalls does the 2000 Suzuki Sv650 have?

The 2000 Suzuki Sv650 has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2000 Suzuki Sv650 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2000 Suzuki Sv650?

Of 3 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is engine and engine cooling.

2000 Suzuki Sv650 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2000 Suzuki Sv650 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 1,458 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 00V009000 2000-01-18 1,458 affected

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE MOTORCYCLE CRANKCASE DESIGN ALLOWS THE CREATION OF AIR POCKETS NEAR THE OIL PUMP INLET DUE TO SLOSHING OF THE OIL IN THE CRANKCASE. IF THE OIL PUMP DRAWS AIR, INADEQUATE LUBRICATION TO THE ENGINE OCCURS, CAUSING SEVERE ENGINE DAMAGE AND RESULTING IN ENGINE FAILURE.

Consequence

SUDDEN ENGINE FAILURE WHILE RIDING COULD CAUSE REAR WHEEL LOCKUP, ALLOWING THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN OIL PLATE TO PREVENT THE CREATION OF AIR POCKETS IN THE AREA OF THE OIL PUMP INLET.

Complaints by component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

SUSPENSION

Total complaints3

What owners report

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

“Frame at weld near front fork has crack, I am afraid to ride it due to the defect and if it lets go at the weld. Several motorcycle shops have looked at the crack and all state they believe it is a manufacturer defect, and have not seen welds crack like this. I also spoke to a suzuki factory…”

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS · reported 2006-03-31

“Nhtsa recall number 00v009/suzuki recall number 2041 manufacturer claims recall work was performed but could not verify after inspecting vehicle and has not contacted consumer. Engine has failed due to this defect after only 4600 miles. Engine will have to be re-built, but manufacturer declined to…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · reported 2004-04-17

“Suspension is "limp" meaning it tops and bottoms. There is no rebound dampening in suspension system of this motorcycle. Dealership has been willing to assist consumer. However, manufacturer would not assist financially for this design problem. *ak consumer states the front and rear shocksare…”

SUSPENSION · reported 1999-11-01

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 2000 Suzuki Sv650 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.