2006 Suzuki VL800 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2006 Suzuki VL800, and owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2006 Suzuki VL800
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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Switch (electrical system)
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.
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…
7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2006 Suzuki VL800 have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 2,809 miles. Complaints peaked in 2005 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 n”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 7, 2008 · Fuel system, gasoline
“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 s”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 29, 2008 · Fuel system, gasoline
Compare Suzuki VL800 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Suzuki VL800 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Suzuki VL800 | 0 | 3 |
| 2004 Suzuki VL800 | 0 | 3 |
| 2005 Suzuki VL800 | 1 | 9 |
| 2006 Suzuki VL800 | 1 | 7 |
| 2007 Suzuki VL800 | 0 | 2 |
| 2008 Suzuki VL800 | 1 | 3 |
| 2009 Suzuki VL800 | 1 | 4 |
| 2010 Suzuki VL800 | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2006 Suzuki VL800
How do I know if my 2006 Suzuki VL800 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 2006 Suzuki VL800; 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 05V566000).
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.