AI Damage2001 Suzuki VL1500: common problems
Owners of the 2001 Suzuki VL1500 filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
What fails most often
- Fuel system: 3 complaints (100% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel system | 3 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Dt*: the contact stated there were no previous problems with the fuel system. However, there is a nhtsa recall, #06v025000 on the motorcycle regarding the fuel system. The parts needed to repair the vehicle are not available at the local dealership. The manufacturer confirmed the parts are not available.
Safety recall by american suzuki motor corporation; I received a notice to have my vl1500 intruder inspected at a dealer for a possible fuel leak in the gas tank on this model, I inquired at a dealer who was the closest one [50 miles] in bartlesville ok.
Dt*: the contact stated the fuel tank is leaking. There is a nhtsa recall, #06v025000 on the motorcycle regarding the fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly. The parts needed to repair the motorcycle are not available at the local dealership.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 17,150 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 47% most complained about).
On average one model year of the VL1500 has 4 complaints (10 years in the data). This year has 3, below average.
What to check before buying
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Suzuki VL1500?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: fuel system. Total complaints: 3. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: fuel system, fuel smell (33%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2001 Suzuki VL1500?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2001 Suzuki VL1500 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2001 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.