2013 Suzuki VZ1500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 13, 2020 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other VZ1500 years
Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Suzuki VZ1500. That is the most of any VZ1500 model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 8,312 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2013 Suzuki VZ1500 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System1 · ~8,312 mi
Fuel/propulsion System1 · ~12,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System150%8,312——
Fuel/propulsion System150%12,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2017, with 1 complaints
2017: 1201712020: 120201

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2013 Suzuki VZ1500 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2013 Suzuki VZ1500.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Vin [xxx]: my 2013 suzuki vz1500 engine stalls while riding in motion, while driving. Roads are well paved. Weather is optimal. This is a known issue under suzuki's recall number 2a56 to 2a64. I checked the internet and this issue is happening to model years 2009 and up, frequently. The recall…

Electrical System · received Aug 13, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11349008

Now on almost a daily basis the bike upon accelerating into traffic will drop about 20-30 mph while merging into traffic. This initially occurred after about 2000 miles, since then motorcycle has been to dealer at least 3 times without the dealer being able to duplicate issue. Filed problem with…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Aug 14, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 11015088

Other Suzuki VZ1500 years

← 2010 VZ1500

YearComplaintsRecalls
201320
2010 VZ150002
2009 VZ150022

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Suzuki VZ1500?

Owners most often report electrical system, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2013 Suzuki VZ1500?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2013 Suzuki VZ1500 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other VZ1500 model years, the 2013 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.