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2003 Suzuki SV1000S
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
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- Owner complaints
- 27
- Received Feb 2006 to Jun 2019
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Fuel tank or line leaks gasoline5 complaints · 19% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Ignition key sticks or will not turn3 complaints · 11% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Vehicle suddenly loses engine power at speed3 complaints · 11% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #06V013000On certain california-specification model motorcycles, repeated stress from vibration can cause a crack to form in the area where the liquid/vapor separator bracket is welded inside the fuel tank. This can allow fuel leakage to occur.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.
How flags are identifiedComplaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 3 crashes, 0 fires, 3 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Engine & powertrain
Brakes
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Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
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Steering, suspension & tires
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Body, doors & glass
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Driver assistance
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Other
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Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 11 |
| 2007 | 3 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 0 |
| Total | 27 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel tank or line leaks gasoline | 5 | 19% | – | NHTSA recall #06V013000 |
| Ignition key sticks or will not turn | 3 | 11% | – | |
| Vehicle suddenly loses engine power at speed | 3 | 11% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #06V013000January 18, 20064,841 vehicles affected
fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
On certain california-specification model motorcycles, repeated stress from vibration Can cause a crack to form in the area where the liquid/vapor separator bracket is welded inside the fuel tank. This Can allow fuel leakage to occur.
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source Can result in a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel tank free of charge. The recall began on february 3, 2006. Customers may contact american Suzuki at 714-572-1490.
About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2003 Suzuki SV1000S.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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