repaired · 2017 Q2
Electrical system
Risk. If the engine stalls while riding, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
2009 Suzuki VZ1500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2009 Suzuki VZ1500, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 16V-018 the manufacturer reports only 29% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 19, 2016. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2009 Suzuki VZ1500 has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Electrical system
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2009 Suzuki VZ1500 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
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
Risk. THIS CONDITION CAUSES EXCESSIVE HEAT ON THE CIRCUIT BOARD AND UNCONTROLLED ELECTRIC CURRENT OUTPUT, WHICH CAN RESULT IN INSUFFICIENT CHARGING CURRENT BEING…
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 Suzuki.
Best & worst years
2009 vs. every other VZ1500 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 VZ1500 median. How we score
'09'10'13
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What VZ1500 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUZUKI VZ1500 MOTORCYCLE. THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE MOTORCYCLE AND FOUND THAT THE REGULATOR FAILED, WHICH PREVENTED THE BATTERY FROM CHARGING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT REPAIRED.…
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUZUKI VZ 1500 MOTORCYCLE. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V108000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: ALTERNATOR/ GENERATOR/ REGULATOR). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THAT THE PARTS NEEDED FOR REPAIRS WERE…
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