There are no safety recalls for the 2007 Suzuki VL1500, but owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA.
2007 Suzuki VL1500 problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Electrical System | 7 | |
| Steering | 2 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
| Engine | 1 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Electrical System › Alternator/Generator/Regulator — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 17,500 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2007 Suzuki VL1500 complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Electrical System · reported Apr 3, 2023
Motorcycle has brand new battery. Sudden loss of power, engine sputtering, gauges moving sporadically like they were loosing power. Engine backfiring. vehicle would die. be able to be restarted. Known issue with this vehicle. part reported is to be a faulty stator. manufacturer recalled earlier and later year vehicles that use this same part, but did not recall this specific model for recall warranty service. Known faulty part not being covered by manufacturer warranty. Due to this issue the bike lost all power/regained full power intermittently causing bike to become uncontrollable.…
Suspension · reported Jan 13, 2012
Front wheel wobbles violently above 25 MPH. Only have about 8,000 miles. Bike is less than one year old. Research indicates that it is the faulty steering head bearings.
Electrical System · at 17,500 miles · reported Sep 25, 2011
Driving south on us45, north of oshkosh, wi. Motorcycle unexpectedly and without warning lost all engine power. Coasted to side of road while avoiding highway traffic. Waited with vehicle at roadside for 1.5 hours until a tow truck arrived. My personal safety was in jeopardy as I maneuvered through highway traffic to the roadside; I was also exposed to dangerous highway traffic as I awaited a tow truck for my disabled motorcycle. Authorized service center identified the root cause of the incident as a failed stator. Subsequent online research suggests that stator failure is a chronic and…
Electrical System · at 12,500 miles · reported Sep 9, 2011
Bike would not start after a long ride. Jump started to get home. After looking in to the reason found that the stator had shorted out and burnt up.I was lucky that this did not happen a half an hour earlier as I was riding at 50 MPH and lose all power. After doing some research I found out that this is a problem with a great many suzuki motorcycle owners. This should not be a problem on bikes this old. Suzuki has a recall of the failed electrical components but did not include the c90 which uses the same ones as those listed in the recall. This is just wrong. Suzuki should step up and do…
Electrical System · at 32,000 miles · reported Aug 22, 2011
Failed stator and rectifier on a 2007 suziki c90 with about 32,000 miles. The failed component number is 32800-41f11 and is part of a recall on a different suzuki model.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2007 Suzuki VL1500 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2007 Suzuki VL1500 as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2007 Suzuki VL1500?
Owners report electrical system problems most often (7 reports), followed by steering (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 17,500 miles.
Are Suzuki recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Suzuki dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.