The 2006 Suzuki Vl800 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 23,839 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE IGNITION SWITCH WIRING HARNESS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY ROUTED AT THE TIME OF PRODUCTION. IF THE WIRING HARNESS IS NOT ROUTED PROPERLY, IT CAN RUB AGAINST THE CLUTCH CABLE/THROTTLE CABLE.
Consequence
CONTINUED RUBBING MAY EVENTUALLY LEAD TO A SHORT CIRCUIT WHICH MAY CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL OR THE LIGHTS TO GO OUT. THIS WILL INCREASE THE CHANCE OF A CRASH RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE IGNITION SWITCH WIRING HARNESS AND REPLACE THE LOCK SET INCLUDING THE IGNITION SWITCH ALONG WITH THE CLUTCH CABLE/THROTTLE CABLE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 6, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 714-572-1490.
Complaints by component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
2
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
2
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
1
1crashes1injuries
SUSPENSION:REAR
1
WHEELS:HUB
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 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…”
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
“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”
“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”
“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”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2006 Suzuki Vl800 as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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