2002 Suzuki VL1500 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2002 Suzuki VL1500, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2002 Suzuki VL1500
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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Tank assembly (fuel system)
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.
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…
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2002 Suzuki VL1500 have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 16,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2006 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Dt*: the contact stated while driving an odor emitted from the vehicle and the vehicle consumed excessive fuel. This occurred at various speeds. When the vehicle was taken to the dealership for the re”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 8, 2006 · Fuel system, gasoline
Compare Suzuki VL1500 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Suzuki VL1500 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 Suzuki VL1500 | 1 | 2 |
| 1999 Suzuki VL1500 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 Suzuki VL1500 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 Suzuki VL1500 | 1 | 3 |
| 2002 Suzuki VL1500 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 Suzuki VL1500 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 Suzuki VL1500 | 1 | 6 |
| 2005 Suzuki VL1500 | 1 | 13 |
| 2006 Suzuki VL1500 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 Suzuki VL1500 | 0 | 9 |
| 2008 Suzuki VL1500 | 0 | 5 |
Checking a specific 2002 Suzuki VL1500
How do I know if my 2002 Suzuki VL1500 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 2002 Suzuki VL1500; your car may already have been repaired under it.
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 Suzuki dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 06V025000).
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.
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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.