2003 Suzuki SV1000S Problems
- Complaints
- 27filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 13,500miles, 26 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2003 Suzuki SV1000S (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 27 consumer complaints for the 2003 Suzuki SV1000S. The part named most often is electrical system, with 19 complaints (70% of the total), followed by fuel system (6) and engine (1). 26 of the complaints include a mileage, and 96% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 13,500 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Fuel system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the tank assembly filed under the same part.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Electrical system19 70%
- Fuel system6 22%
- Engine1 3.7%
- Suspension1 3.7%
- Vehicle speed control1 3.7%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “Connector from the ignition switch to wiring harness overheated and the connector no longer help the wires together for the ignition. Turn the key - no power at all to the bike. I have read about dozens of riders this has happened to, some have had accidents as a result. Luckily I wasn't in motion when the power gave out.”
NHTSA complaint #10293232, filed 2009-11, 12,000 milesFuel system: “My Suzuki sv 1000s 2003 # has a fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source which can result in fire. I found out on the Suzuki website that there is a recall for this kind of problem. I contacted Suzuki and they said the recall is only for california models and my bike is not one of those. …”
NHTSA complaint #10239998, filed 2008-08, 13,000 milesEngine: “Motorcycle would not charge battery and completely died because of it one day. Opened up magneto cover and found the rotor magnets had disintegrated. Ruined the rotor and magneto and only had 17,000 miles on it. Cleaning up bits of magnet all around the crank and inside the engine.”
NHTSA complaint #11217862, filed 2019-06, 17,000 milesSuspension: “The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the rear wheel wobbled. The tire pressure was checked, which was normal. The vehicle speed was lowered to 10 MPH, and the same thing occurred 2 tenths of a mile later. The rear wheel and axle were then taken to a service dealer, who determined that the right rear bearing had been destroyed due to lack of lubrication. The remaining bearings were also inspected, and were found to have the same lack of lubrication. The manufacturer was also notified. …”
NHTSA complaint #10174665, filed 2006-11, 22,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
96% of the 26 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 9,000 and 21,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
- 06V013000Jan 18, 2006Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assemblyCovers: Suzuki SV1000S 2003–2006, SV650S 2003–2006, SV650 2003–2006 +1 more
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.
Recall details for the 2003 Suzuki SV1000S → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2003 Suzuki SV1000S.
Other model years of the Suzuki SV1000S
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 27 | 13,500 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
All Suzuki SV1000S model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2003 Suzuki SV1000S have?
NHTSA recorded 27 consumer complaints for the 2003 Suzuki SV1000S as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2003 Suzuki SV1000S is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 19 complaints (70% of the total), followed by fuel system with 6.
Has the 2003 Suzuki SV1000S been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2003 Suzuki SV1000S reported?
Among the 26 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 13,500 miles and the middle half falls between 9,000 and 21,000 miles; 96% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About 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.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.