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2006 Hyosung GV650Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 9 owner complaints about the 2006 Hyosung GV650, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints90 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage2kFuel system, gasoline, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 13, 2015. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Hyosung GV650 has problems

9 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Fuel system, gasoline40
Electrical system30
Power train20
Fuel/propulsion system10
Engine and engine cooling10
Service brakes, hydraulic10
Steering10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2006 Hyosung GV650 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Fuel system, gasoline

Recall 08V-071 · Feb 14, 2008 · 3,292 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD RESULT IN VEHICLE STALLING WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH AND/OR FUEL LEAKAGE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

Recall 07V-015 · Jan 23, 2007 · 862 vehicles

Risk. THESE BOLTS COULD LOOSEN CAUSING A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Hyosung.

Best & worst years

2006 vs. every other GV650 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the GV650 median. How we score

'05'06'07'15
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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2006 Hyosung GV650, and the recalls they led to.

  1. FUEL LEAK / STALLINGPE07056 · closed Feb 20, 2008
    Led to recall 08V-071
In owners' words

What GV650 owners report

Recent fuel system, gasoline complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

PROFUSE FUEL LEAK ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE TANK. THIS HAS OCCURRED CONTINUOUSLY SINCE 11/13/2008. THE BIKE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP, AND HAS BEEN WAITING FOR PARTS FROM THE MANUFACTURER FOR NEARLY TWO MONTHS. WHEN CONTACTED, MANUFACTURER LIED ABOUT WHEN PARTS WILL SHIP. *TR
Complaint 10254161 · Jan 7, 2009 · 1,527 miles
MY GAS TANK FOR MY 2006 HYOSUNG AVITAR BIKE IS GUSHING OUT GASOLINE AND THE TANK HAS ALREADY BEEN REPLACED TWICE AND MY FUEL GAUGE HASN'T WORKED SINCE THE GAS TANK WAS REPLACED. THERE WAS A RECALL THAT LEAD TO MY GAS TANK BEING REPLACED IN THE FIRST PLACE. AND THE DEALER INDICATES THAT THE…
Complaint 10244066 · Sep 30, 2008 · 4,500 miles
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 (NA) HYOSUNG GV650. THREE DAYS AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, THE CALIPER WAS RUBBING ON THE ROTOR. THE DEALER REPLACED THE CALIPER, ROTOR, AND THE ENTIRE FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM; HOWEVER, THE CONTACT STILL EXPERIENCED FAILURES WITH THE GAS TANK LEAKING, SPEEDOMETER, AND…
Complaint 10237449 · Aug 8, 2008 · 4 miles

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