Total Complaints
6 filings
SUZUKI VL1500 · model year
2004 SUZUKI VL1500
6 NHTSA complaints, and 1 active recall for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2004SUZUKIVL1500 carries 6 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 2004 VL1500 is structure with 1 filings, followed by vehicle speed control:cables (1) and fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly (1). 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 1 active recall campaign, 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 2004 VL1500. 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.
6
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
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
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
Recalls (1)
06V02500030/01/2006
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
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.
Recent Complaints
20130827ENGINE
TL* 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.
Mileage: 3,500
20090407FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SUZUKI VL1500 INTRUDER MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE REGARDING THE FUEL SYSTEM AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER; HOWEVER, THEY DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER SENT THE CONTACT A REPLACEMENT PART THAT WAS GOOD FOR 30 DAYS. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE REPLACEMENT PART WAS UNSAFE TO USE. SHE HAS NOT HAD THE VEHICLE REPAIRED ACCORDING TO THE RECALL AND THE MANUFACTURER DOES NOT KNOW WHEN THE PART WILL BE AVAILABLE. THE MILEAGES AND NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER WERE UNKNOWN.
20060605FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
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. *NM
20060418FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
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. *NM
Mileage: 13,000
20051202VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
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. *AK 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.*AK UPDATED 1/4/2006 - *NM
Mileage: 1
20050518STRUCTURE
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.*MR THIS HAPPEN WITHIN 20 MILES OF RIDING (2004 SUZUKI VL150054 STREET MOTORCYCLE). *BF *N M
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2004 SUZUKI VL1500 have?▼
The 2004 SUZUKI VL1500 has 6 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2004 SUZUKI VL1500?▼
Yes, the 2004 SUZUKI VL1500 has 1 recall(s). The most common affected component is FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 SUZUKI VL1500?▼
The most-complained component for the 2004 SUZUKI VL1500 is STRUCTURE with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES and FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY.
Is the 2004 SUZUKI VL1500 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.
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