2006 Suzuki VL800 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 43%of 7 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 3,200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the fuel system of the 2006 Suzuki VL800, 43% of the 7 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 3,200 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Unintended sudden acceleration - Suzuki 2006 c50 motorcycle driving new motorcycle and approaching road closure barrier, rider experienced sudden unintended acceleration and to avoid a head-on collision braked and dropped cycle on left side sliding into and under barrier.”
NHTSA complaint #10171257, filed 2006-10, 16 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Suzuki VL800/c. When the gas tank is full or not and the vehicle is leaning to either side, fuel leaks out of the vehicle. The vehicle was diagnosed by the dealer and they stated that the vehicle was manufactured in that manner. The failure mileage was 3,200. Updated 05/19/08 there filler neck failed the day after the consumer purchased the bike. Gas wasleaing from the filler cap. Updated”
NHTSA complaint #10226066, filed 2008-04, 3,200 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Suzuki VL800. The contact smelled a strong odor of fuel. The vehicle was not taken to an authorized dealer. The failure was related to the fuel filler cap. The vehicle has not been repaired for the malfunction. The contact was concerned of the safety risk involved. The failure mileage was 6,000 and current mileage was 8,000. Updated 09/10/08. The consumer discovered the fuel filler cap was cracked around the edges. The consumer believed the problem was due to fuel vapors escaping the fuel tank. Updated 09/11/08”
NHTSA complaint #10237403, filed 2008-08, 6,000 milesFuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 3 | 43% |
Other parts of the 2006 Suzuki VL800
← All problems reported for the 2006 Suzuki VL800
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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