NHTSA vehicle safety data

2005 Suzuki SV1000S Recalls & Complaints

The 2005 Suzuki SV1000S has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 3 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Suzuki dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2005 Suzuki SV1000S. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2005 Suzuki SV1000S owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Suzuki SV1000S, describing incidents dated September 25, 2013 to December 17, 2018.

Most-cited components

Electrical System 3 complaints
Engine 1 complaint
Power Train 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11164305 · Filed December 31, 2018
MAGNETS IN STATOR KEEP SEPARATING IN VERY HOT CONDITIONS CAUSING A SITUATION WHERE THE MOTORCYCLE COULD SUDDENLY SHUT OFF AND/OR UNABLE TO POWER BACK ON AT STAND STILL / IDLE
ODI #10564547 · Filed February 16, 2014
THE CHARGING SYSTEM ON THIS MOTORCYCLE HAS NO WARNING WHEN IT QUITS WORKING. SINCE IT IS A FUEL INJECTED VEHICLE, WITH CONSTANTLY ON HEADLIGHTS IT WILL RUN DOWN A PERFECTLY GOOD BATTERY WHEN THE CHARGING SYSTEM FAILS. *TR THE CHARGING SYSTEM HAS A LATENT DEFECT IN THE ROTOR. THE MAGNETS ARE ATTACHED…
ODI #10547319 · Filed October 8, 2013
THE MAGNETS ON THE FLYWHEEL CAME OFF AND SHATTERED CAUSING THE MOTORCYCLE TO DIE. *TR

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AFTERMARKET BRAKE LEVERS

NHTSA #08E052000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice

Reported August 15, 2008 · MOTION PRO, INC.

Potentially affected: 10,000 vehicles

Owners notified September 11, 2008

Defect description

MOTION PRO IS RECALLING 10,000 AFTERMARKET BRAKE LEVERS, MODEL NO. 14-0415, SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN MY 1999 THROUGH 2008 SUZUKI AND MY 1998 THROUGH 2003 YAMAHA MOTORCYCLES. THE LOBE HEIGHT ON SOME OF THESE LEVERS ARE SMALLER AND DO NOT PROPERLY ENGAGE THE STOMP LAMP SWITCH WHICH WILL NOT DEACTIVATE WHEN THE DRIVER RELEASES THE BRAKE LEVER. THE LEVER CAN BE IDENTIFIED BY THE MARKING "JY 378" AT THE BASE OF THE LEVER NEAR THE PIVOT BUSHING.

Safety consequence

IF THIS OCCURS, THE STOP LAMP WILL REMAIN ON WHICH COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

MOTION PRO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A FREE REMEDY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MOTION PRO AT 1-877-438-7831.

Notes

THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET MOTION PRO BRAKE LEVERS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON SUZUKI OR YAMAHA MOTORCYCLES.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

FUEL TANK REPLACEMENT/MOTORCYCLES

NHTSA #06V013000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Storage — Tank Assembly · NHTSA notice

Reported January 18, 2006 · AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.

Potentially affected: 4,841 vehicles

Manufacturer campaign 2086 · Owners notified February 3, 2006 · Vehicles built December 1, 2004 – March 31, 2005 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

ON CERTAIN CALIFORNIA-SPECIFICATION MODEL MOTORCYCLES, REPEATED STRESS FROM VIBRATION CAN CAUSE A CRACK TO FORM IN THE AREA WHERE THE LIQUID/VAPOR SEPARATOR BRACKET IS WELDED INSIDE THE FUEL TANK. THIS CAN ALLOW FUEL LEAKAGE TO OCCUR.

Safety consequence

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 3, 2006. CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT AMERICAN SUZUKI AT 714-572-1490.

Notes

SUZUKI RECALL NO. 2086.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2005 Suzuki SV1000S. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

3 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 Suzuki SV1000S.

Electrical System; Engine

ODI #11164305

Incident: December 17, 2018 · Filed: December 31, 2018

MAGNETS IN STATOR KEEP SEPARATING IN VERY HOT CONDITIONS CAUSING A SITUATION WHERE THE MOTORCYCLE COULD SUDDENLY SHUT OFF AND/OR UNABLE TO POWER BACK ON AT STAND STILL / IDLE

Electrical System

ODI #10564547

Incident: November 29, 2013 · Filed: February 16, 2014

THE CHARGING SYSTEM ON THIS MOTORCYCLE HAS NO WARNING WHEN IT QUITS WORKING. SINCE IT IS A FUEL INJECTED VEHICLE, WITH CONSTANTLY ON HEADLIGHTS IT WILL RUN DOWN A PERFECTLY GOOD BATTERY WHEN THE CHARGING SYSTEM FAILS. *TR THE CHARGING SYSTEM HAS A LATENT DEFECT IN THE ROTOR. THE MAGNETS ARE ATTACHED WITH AN ADHESIVE. THE AMOUNT OF ADHESIVE IS MINIMAL, LEADING TO THE RELEASE OF THE MAGNETS. THE ATTACHMENT IS POOR AT BEST FROM A DESIGN STANDPOINT. THE MAGNETS NEED TO BE SECURED EITHER WITH RIVETS IN RECESSES IN THE METAL ROTOR. WHEN THE MAGNETS FALL OFF, THE CHARGING SYSTEM FAILS. THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE VEHICLE QUITS WITH NO WARNING. IN MY SPECIFIC CASE IT HAPPENED AT RUSH HOUR, ON A FOUR LANE 55 MPH ROAD WITH NO SHOULDERS. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO GET OUT OF THE WAY OF THE OTHER VEHICLES OR I WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO WRITE THIS. THIS IS A REAL SAFETY ISSUE FOR THE RIDER. THIS CHARGING SYSTEM IS THE SAME IN QUITE A FEW SUZUKI MOTORCYCLES. I BELIEVE IT IS USED IN ALL THE 1000 CC V-TWIN ENGINES FOR QUITE A FEW YEARS. THE INTERNET IS FULL OF THESE ISSUES. I HAVE SAVED THE ROTOR IN THE EVENT THAT YOU WANT IT FOR FURTHER ANALYSIS. AS YOU CAN SEE IT DOES NOT TAKE MANY MILES FOR IT TO FAIL. THIS VEHICLE IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION AND HAS BEEN VERY WELL MAINTAINED. THE ROTOR AND STATOR ARE INSIDE THE ENGINE, THERE IS NO CHANCE OF INADVERTENT DAMAGE CAUSING THIS. *TR

Power Train; Electrical System

ODI #10547319

Incident: September 25, 2013 · Filed: October 8, 2013

THE MAGNETS ON THE FLYWHEEL CAME OFF AND SHATTERED CAUSING THE MOTORCYCLE TO DIE. *TR

Other Suzuki SV1000S model years

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