2003 Suzuki SV1000S Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 22%of 27 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 17,236miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the fuel system of the 2003 Suzuki SV1000S, 22% of the 27 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 17,236 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 miles“On the 2003 Suzuki SV1000S models. The fuel rod internal to the fuel tank can break and cause the throttle to open & close rapidly & uncontrollably, in turn, causing the motorcycle to fall while leaning, stall in traffic, suddenly leap forward from a stop upon releasing the clutch or at low speeds it can shoot upward into a wheelie with the possibility of flipping the motorcycle. It can also cause fuel to leak out of the rear canisters on to the tire & ground thus causing a potential fire hazard and/or a rear tire slip hazard.”
NHTSA complaint #10159121, filed 2006-06, 3,500 miles“The contact stated while driving the motorcycle fueltank started leaking. There is a recall for this failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealership who after 90 days has not replaced the fuel tank according to the recall instructions.”
NHTSA complaint #10160482, filed 2006-06, 56,000 miles“The contact stated there was a strong smell of gasoline all around the motorcycle. The smell was present since purchasing the motorcycle. There was a NHTSA recall, #06v013000 on the motorcycle regarding the fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly. The parts needed to repair the vehicle were not available at the local dealership. The manufacturer confirmed the parts were on backorder. The contact received two separate recall letters regarding this defect in january 2006. The dealership still has not replaced the tank, because the parts are not available. Updated 10/11/06.”
NHTSA complaint #10167694, filed 2006-09, 18,400 milesRelated recalls
- 06V013000Jan 18, 2006On certain california-specification model motorcycles, repeated stress from vibration can cause a crack to form in the area where the liquid/vapor separator…Covers: Suzuki SV1000S 2003–2006, SV650S 2003–2006, SV650 2003–2006 +1 more
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 6 | 22% |
Other parts of the 2003 Suzuki SV1000S
19 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Suzuki SV1000S
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology