2009 Suzuki VL800 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2009 Suzuki VL800, and owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2009 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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Alternator/generator/regulator (electrical system)
Suzuki is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 motorcycles manufactured from july 2007 through september 2009, equipped with regulator/rectifier assemblies, suzuki part numbers 32800-41f11, 32800-15h10, 32800-05h11, 32800-41g10, 32800-15h00, 32800-18h00, 32800-05g10, 32800-10g10, 32800-05h20, or 32800-06g01. Some…
Remedy: Suzuki will notify owners and suzuki distributors will replace the regulator/rectifier with an improved part free of charge. The safety recall began on march 2, 2011. Owners may contact suzuki at 1-714-572-1490.
4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2009 Suzuki VL800 have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 5,696 miles. Complaints peaked in 2011 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Making a downshift from 3rd to 2nd around a corner i applied throttle then a big clunk occurred and i lost power to my rear drive. I was able to make it to the side of the road, eluding traffic to mov”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 24, 2016 · Power train
“Coming around a corner up a hill i applied throttle to go up hill. A large clunk occurred and i lost all forward ability. Not having power i barely made it to the side of the road almost getting hit.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 26, 2013 · Power train
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 2009 Suzuki VL800
How do I know if my 2009 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 2009 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 11V108000).
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.