2006 Hyosung GV650 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2006 Hyosung GV650, and owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2006 Hyosung GV650
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Fuel system, gasoline
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.
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.
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Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)
On certain cruisers equipped with allen head handle bar bolts, the handle bar bolts are too short.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the bolts. The recall began on february 26, 2007. Owners may contact hyosung at 770-447-5571.
9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2006 Hyosung GV650 have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 4,621 miles. Complaints peaked in 2007 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“For some time, i have been having issues with starting the bike and/or keeping it running. It would either not turn over or when it did start, i would be riding and when i came to a stop, it would sta”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 13, 2015 · Electrical system
“1. I was riding my 2006 hyosung gv650, a bolt which attaches the handle bars to the upper tree had sheared. The handle bars had detached from the motorcycle, rendering loss of control. *tr 2. The fail”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 7, 2009 · Steering
Compare Hyosung GV650 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Hyosung GV650 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Hyosung GV650 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 Hyosung GV650 | 2 | 9 |
| 2007 Hyosung GV650 | 1 | 6 |
| 2015 Hyosung GV650 | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2006 Hyosung GV650
How do I know if my 2006 Hyosung GV650 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2006 Hyosung GV650; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Hyosung dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 07V015000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Hyosung models
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- ST71 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.