How many recalls does the 2005 Suzuki Vl1500t have?

The 2005 Suzuki Vl1500t has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2005 Suzuki Vl1500t 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 2005 Suzuki Vl1500t?

Of 3 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is electrical system.

2005 Suzuki Vl1500t Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2005 Suzuki Vl1500t has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 37,911 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 06V025000 2006-01-30 37,911 affected

Defect

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, STRESS AROUND THE RIGHT FRONT FUEL TANK MOUNTING POINT CAN CAUSE HAIRLINE FATIGUE CRACKS TO FORM. THIS CAN RESULT IN A FUEL LEAK.

Consequence

IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FUEL LEAK CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL TANK AND INSTALL IMPROVED CUSHIONS THAT MOUNT AND SUPPORT THE FUEL TANK. ANY FUEL TANKS THAT ARE FOUND TO HAVE A CRACK WILL BE REPLACED. IF A TANK IS FOUND TO HAVE A CRACK AND A REPLACEMENT TANK IS NOT AVAILABLE, FUEL TANK SEALANT WILL BE APPLIED TO THE TANK AS AN INTERIM REPAIR. WHEN…

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Total complaints3

What owners report

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

“The contact owns a 2005 suzuki vl1500t motorcycle. The contact stated that while riding at an undisclosed speed, a fuel odor was detected. The motorcycle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance.…”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · reported 2022-06-27

“I have a 2005 suzuki vl1500t and I have had to have the stator replace on my bike after it only has 13,880 miles. In 2010 while riding my bike it went dead and I had to coast my way to the side of the road during traffic. After replacing my battery the bike worked perfectly. Then a few months…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2011-07-10

“Stator failed at 70-75mph in interstate traffic with no warning!! Just heard a loud pop! And then no power at all! No power to the bike what so ever. Happened again after replacing stator. 500 miles later! Again no warning, just a loud pop and no power whatsoever. Only this time I was on a back…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2007-06-17

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 2005 Suzuki Vl1500t as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.