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2006 Suzuki SV650S

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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1Owner complaints

Model-year median: 0.5

1Recall campaigns

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0Investigations

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What owners reported most

Electrical System
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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

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Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Electrical System. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

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Electrical System complaints

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Mileage unknown · Apr 27, 2007
Electrical System

THE SCREW HOLDING ON THE HORN ASSEMBLY FOR THE 2006 SV650S IS NOT A CORRECT LENGTH TO HOLD UP TO THE AMOUNT OF VIBRATION IT IS EXPOSED TO. MY SCREW FELL OUT AFTER THE LAST MAINTENANCE SERVICE AND SWUNG BACK UP ENOUGH TO POKE A HOLE THROUGH MY RADIATOR. THE SCREW ASSEMBLY ITSELF IS TIGHTENED INTO A WELDED, LOCKING NUT BUT DOES NO…

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THE SCREW HOLDING ON THE HORN ASSEMBLY FOR THE 2006 SV650S IS NOT A CORRECT LENGTH TO HOLD UP TO THE AMOUNT OF VIBRATION IT IS EXPOSED TO. MY SCREW FELL OUT AFTER THE LAST MAINTENANCE SERVICE AND SWUNG BACK UP ENOUGH TO POKE A HOLE THROUGH MY RADIATOR. THE SCREW ASSEMBLY ITSELF IS TIGHTENED INTO A WELDED, LOCKING NUT BUT DOES NOT HOLD UP. *JB

NHTSA ODI #10189080

Official recalls

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06V013000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly

Jan 18, 2006

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: 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.

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NHTSA investigations

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