2005 Suzuki VL1500T Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2005 Suzuki VL1500T, and owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2005 Suzuki VL1500T
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…
3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2005 Suzuki VL1500T have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 18,480 miles. Complaints peaked in 2011 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 independe”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 27, 2022 · Fuel system, gasoline
“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 l”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 18, 2011 · Electrical system
Compare Suzuki VL1500T model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Suzuki VL1500T model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Suzuki VL1500T | 1 | 3 |
| 2006 Suzuki VL1500T | 1 | 2 |
Checking a specific 2005 Suzuki VL1500T
How do I know if my 2005 Suzuki VL1500T 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 2005 Suzuki VL1500T; 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.