SUZUKI SFV650 · model year

2009 SUZUKI SFV650

2 NHTSA complaints, and 2 active recalls for this specific cohort.

NHTSA overall rating

Not crash-tested

New Car Assessment Program

The 2009SUZUKISFV650 carries 2 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.

Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2009 SFV650 is electrical system with 2 filings. Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 2 active recall campaigns, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.

NHTSA currently has 14 investigation files overlapping the 2009 SFV650. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.

2
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

Total Complaints

2 filings

Crashes Reported

0 reports

Source

NHTSA ODI

Federal complaints database

Complaints vs. fleet median (215)

At or below the fleet median complaint volume.

Complaints by Component

ComponentCount
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2

Recalls (2)

11V10800023/02/2011

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

SUZUKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 2007 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2009, EQUIPPED WITH REGULATOR/RECTIFIER ASSEMBLIES, SUZUKI PART NUMBERS 32800-41F11, 32800-15H10, 32800-05H11, 32800-41G10, 32800-15H00, 32800-18H00, 32800-05G10, 32800-10G10, 32800-05H

16V01800019/01/2016

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 AN400, AN400A, DL1000, GSX1300R, 2008-2009 GSF1250S and GSF1250SA, 2008 GSX1300BK and GSX1300BKA, 2008-2010 GSX650F, GSX-R600, GSX-R750, VLR1800, VLR1800T, and 2009-2010 SFV650 and VZ1500 motorcycles. Due to a problem w

Recent Complaints

20110411ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUZUKI SFV650 MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V108000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR). THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THAT THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR THAT WAS NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT READILY AVAILABLE AND WOULD BE ORDERED. ONE MONTH LATER, THE CONTACT WAS STILL AWAITING THE ARRIVAL OF PARTS AND STATED THAT THE RECALL REMEDY HAS EXTENDED BEYOND A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME. THE DEALER HAD YET TO CONTACT HIM IN REGARDS TO THE PART BECOMING AVAILABLE AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,304.

Mileage: 1,304

20110410ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

MOTORCYCLE UNSAFE TO RIDE

Mileage: 95

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many complaints does the 2009 SUZUKI SFV650 have?
The 2009 SUZUKI SFV650 has 2 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2009 SUZUKI SFV650?
Yes, the 2009 SUZUKI SFV650 has 2 recall(s). The most common affected component is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 SUZUKI SFV650?
The most-complained component for the 2009 SUZUKI SFV650 is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include various components.
Is the 2009 SUZUKI SFV650 safe to buy?
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.

Vehicle Safety Guides

Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.