2005 Suzuki VL1500 Problems
- Complaints
- 13filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 3,150miles, 8 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 2005 Suzuki VL1500 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 2005 Suzuki VL1500. The part named most often is electrical system, with 4 complaints (31% of the total), followed by fuel system (4) and body and structure (2). 8 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 3,150 miles. Of all complaints, 1 an injury, according to the filers. 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.
- Electrical system4 31%
- Fuel system4 31%
- Body and structure2 15%
- Brakes1 7.7%
- Steering1 7.7%
- Suspension1 7.7%
- Vehicle speed control1 7.7%
- Wheels1 7.7%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “I was riding along and all of a sudden, my motorcycle lost power and the engine stopped. The engine would not turn over and the electric fuel pump would barely run. Subsequent troubleshooting revealed that the generator stator had shorted and was no longer functioning causing the battery to become depleted. Replacement of the stator, regulator/rectifier and the battery was required. I would expect these components to last longer than 18,000 miles but after doing my research on this problem for this motorcycle, I found that this is a common occurrence.”
NHTSA complaint #10424530, filed 2011-09, 18,058 milesFuel system: “2005 Suzuki boulevard c90 motorcycle: gas tank leak, some spot as previous years. Top right corner. Bad weld verified by dealership service manager. Dealer ordered new gas tank. Down time for customer (me) 1 week.”
NHTSA complaint #10135234, filed 2005-09, 7,456 milesBody and structure: “Dt: Suzuki 2005 blvd. C90t -touring motorcycle. The problem is with the kick stand. When the consumer put the kick stand down it will not lock and the bike will fall over.”
NHTSA complaint #10128605, filed 2005-07, 100 milesBrakes: “Front brake fails to stop vehicle. Front brake lever travel is excessive and often touches the throttle grip without providing any significant deceleration. Dealer recently bled brakes at the 4000 mile service. Almost had an accident on oct 1, 2005 when the motorcycle was unable to stop in an emergency situation. Had to change lanes to aviod a rear end collision. This problem has occurred with other vs1400 Suzuki intruders.”
NHTSA complaint #10138545, filed 2005-10, 4,800 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 8 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 100 and 7,456 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 2005 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 2005 Suzuki VL1500 have?
NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 2005 Suzuki VL1500 as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2005 Suzuki VL1500 is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 4 complaints (31% of the total), followed by fuel system with 4.
Has the 2005 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 2005 Suzuki VL1500 reported?
Among the 8 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 3,150 miles and the middle half falls between 100 and 7,456 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 30, 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.