Hyosung GV650 Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints across the 2 model years of the Hyosung GV650 (2006–2007) that have at least 5 complaints. 2006 has the most, with 9. Across all years, the part named most often is fuel system (9 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All GV650 model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 6 | 1,000 | 1 | 0 | — | Not enough data |
| 2006 | 9 | 3,646 | 2 | 0 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Fuel system9 41%
- Electrical system6 27%
- Transmission and drivetrain2 9.1%
- Steering2 9.1%
- Other or unknown1 4.5%
- Engine cooling1 4.5%
- Brakes1 4.5%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2006: “For some time, I have been having issues with starting the bike and/or keeping it running. It would either not turn over or when it did start, I would be riding and when I came to a stop, it would stall. I brought the motorcycle into the shop to find out that the gas tank is leaking and it leaks into my battery casement. Hyosung knows that after 15,000 miles the gas tanks start to leak. This is a safety hazard, the bike could ignite into flames while on it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10725075, filed 2015-06, 19,500 miles2007: “This vehicle has a recall for the same problem (stalling at freeway speeds). I had the recall work done and this vehicle subsequently stalled or threatened to stall at freeway speeds. On the date listed below, I was riding on the freeway at freeway speeds when the vehicle stalled. I was fortunate and able to get to the median and unable to start the bike. If other drivers were not paying attention, my sudden drop in speed would have resulted in a crash, since I did not use my brakes and provide a warning of the slowdown. …”
NHTSA complaint #10230232, filed 2008-06, 4,400 milesAbout this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology