2004 Suzuki VL1500 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 50%of 6 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 13,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the fuel system of the 2004 Suzuki VL1500, 50% of the 6 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 13,000 miles. 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.
“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 miles“My local Suzuki dealer has had my bike for over sixty days and has not completed the recall. My motorcycle required a new fuel tank that Suzuki does not have. Suzuki's recall notice said to complain to you in this event.”
NHTSA complaint #10158984, filed 2006-06Related recalls
- 06V025000Jan 30, 2006On 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.Covers: Suzuki VL1500 1998–2006, VL1500T 2005–2006
Related service bulletins
- 10030069Apr 7, 2009Suzuki motorcycle: repair instructions to be used in conjunction with the fuel tank inspection and replacement procedures. The demand for certain replacement fuel tanks has…
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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.
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