2004 Suzuki VL1500 Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 3,500miles, 3 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2004 Suzuki VL1500 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2004 Suzuki VL1500. The part named most often is fuel system, with 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by engine (1) and body and structure (1). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 3,500 miles. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year. Fuel system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the tank assembly, 1 NHTSA investigation and 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
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.
- Fuel system3 50%
- Engine1 17%
- Body and structure1 17%
Example complaints
Fuel system: “Suzuki has a recall on the intruder 1500 gas tanks. They have my bike now because the tank leaks. They won't give it back and there isn't a timeline when they will have replacement tanks.”
NHTSA complaint #10155641, filed 2006-04, 13,000 milesEngine: “The contact owns a 2004 Suzuki intruder vl 1500 k4 motorcycle. The contact stated that while driving 55-60 MPH, the vehicle exhibited a popping noise as it stalled. The motorcycle was towed to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed. The motorcycle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 3,500 and the approximate current mileage was 4,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10537435, filed 2013-08, 3,500 milesBody and structure: “Consumer was riding on the back of a 2004 Suzuki intruder 4500 and her shoe heel melted as a result of the foot peg being mounted too close to the exhaust. This happen within 20 miles of riding (2004 Suzuki vl150054 street motorcycle). *n m”
NHTSA complaint #10121523, filed 2005-05Vehicle speed control: “Dt: the contact states when the hand accelerator was disengaged the handle bar moved from left to right. The motorcycle was seen by the dealer three times. The front tire were balanced again, and the torque on the steering was readjusted. However, the problem recurred, and no further corrections have been made. Additionally, the contact feels the recommended tire pressure is incorrect in the owner's manual. The owner's manual recommends a tire pressure of 29 PSI for the front and 36 PSI for the rear. The manufacturer of the tire recommends 37 PSI for the front and 47 for the rear. …”
NHTSA complaint #10144337, filed 2005-12, 1 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 1 and 13,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 06V025000Jan 30, 2006Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assemblyCovers: Suzuki VL1500 1998–2006, VL1500T 2005–2006
On certain motorcycles, stress around the right front fuel tank mounting point can cause hairline fatigue cracks to form. This can result in a fuel leak.
Recall details for the 2004 Suzuki VL1500 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
NHTSA investigations
- PE05031FUEL LEAKClosed · Jun 15, 2005
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1 on record; the latest 1 are shown.
- 10030069Apr 7, 2009Fuel system. Suzuki motorcycle: repair instructions to be used in conjunction with the fuel tank inspection and replacement procedures. The demand for certain replacement fuel tanks has exceeded our production…
Other model years of the Suzuki VL1500
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 5 | 12,300 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2007 | 9 | 17,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2005 | 13 | 3,150 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2004 | 6 | 3,500 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2004 Suzuki VL1500 have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2004 Suzuki VL1500 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2004 Suzuki VL1500 is reported most often?
Fuel system is named most often, in 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by engine with 1.
Has the 2004 Suzuki VL1500 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 2004 Suzuki VL1500 reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 3,500 miles and the middle half falls between 1 and 13,000 miles; 100% 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.