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Suzuki GSX-R1000 Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls and 53 owner complaints across 14 model years of the Suzuki GSX-R1000 (2005–2021). The most-complained-about year is 2007.

7
safety recalls, all years
53
owner complaints, all years
2009
year with most recalls
2007
year with most complaints

Pick your Suzuki GSX-R1000 model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2021 Suzuki GSX-R100002
2018 Suzuki GSX-R100021
2017 Suzuki GSX-R100024
2015 Suzuki GSX-R100001
2014 Suzuki GSX-R100011
2013 Suzuki GSX-R100021
2012 Suzuki GSX-R100020
2011 Suzuki GSX-R100030
2010 Suzuki GSX-R100030
2009 Suzuki GSX-R100031
2008 Suzuki GSX-R100017
2007 Suzuki GSX-R1000224
2006 Suzuki GSX-R100026
2005 Suzuki GSX-R100025

What Suzuki GSX-R1000 owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 53 complaints with NHTSA. The 2007 model year has the most, with 24.

All Suzuki GSX-R1000 recalls (7)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Suzuki GSX-R1000, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Fuel pump (fuel system)

    NHTSA 18V694000 Reported 6,928 vehicles potentially affected Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.

    Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Suzuki DL650A, DL650XA, GSX-R1000, GSX-R1000R, and 2018 GSX-S750 motorcycles. During installation, the fuel pump O-ring may have been twisted, reducing the sealing performance and possibly resulting in a fuel leak.

    Remedy: Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump O-ring and the fuel tank inner vessel, free of charge. The recall began October 31, 2018. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934.…

    Model years: 2017, 2018

  2. Engine (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 18V064000 Reported 3,097 vehicles potentially affected Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.

    Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2017-2018 GSX-R1000, GSX-R1000A, GSX-R1000RA, and GSX-R1000RZA motorcycles. When upshifting between first and second gear, if the rider fails to engage second gear, a neutral condition will exist and may cause very high engine RPM. If the rider then shifts into second gear…

    Remedy: Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Engine Control Module (ECM), and inspect and replace the drive chain and sprockets, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 25, 2018. Owners may…

    Model years: 2017, 2018

  3. Manual transmission (power train)

    NHTSA 14V629000 Reported 23,073 vehicles potentially affected Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.

    Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 GSX-R750 and 2009-2014 GSX-R1000 motorcycles. If a gear is missed while upshifting, the strain applied to the drive chain after the next shift may cause the rear axle to move, damaging the left-side drive chain adjuster.

    Remedy: Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left-side chain adjuster with an improved part. The recall began on October 17, 2014. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-714-572-1490. Suzuki's…

    Model years: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

  4. Service brakes

    NHTSA 13V449000 Reported 208,966 vehicles potentially affected Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.

    Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2004-2013 GSX-R600 and GSX-R750, and model year 2005-2013 GSX-R1000 motorcycles. In combination with older brake fluid, corrosion of the brake piston inside of the front brake master cylinder generates gas that may result in a reduction of fluid pressure transmission…

    Remedy: Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake master cylinder, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2013. Owners may contact Suzuki at 1-800-572-1490. Suzuki's campaign numbers for…

    Model years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013

  5. Equipment

    NHTSA 12V231000 Reported 4,969 vehicles potentially affected AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.

    Suzuki is recalling certain model year 2012 gsx-r1000 motorcycles. Due to loose bolts the side stand interlock switch may fail.

    Remedy: Suzuki will notify owners, and suzuki dealers will replace the side stand interlock switch bolts, free of charge. The safety recall began on june 7, 2012. Owners may contact suzuki at 1-714-996-7040.

    Model years: 2009, 2010, 2011

  6. Underbody shields (structure)

    NHTSA 09V022000 Reported 26,082 vehicles potentially affected AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.

    American suzuki (suzuki) is conducting a safety improvement campaign involving 26,082 my 2005-2006 gsx-r1000 motorcycles. Cracking or breakage of the motorcycle frame can occur in certain extreme situations where unusually high stress is placed on the frame. Repeated hard landings from hazardous maneuvers such as extreme or extended…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the frame for cracks. If no cracks are found, a frame reinforcement brace will be attached to the frame using bolts and epoxy adhesive. Should cracks be found during the inspection, the frame will…

    Model years: 2005, 2006

  7. Vehicle speed control

    NHTSA 07V362000 Reported 13,398 vehicles potentially affected AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.

    On certain motorcycles, each time the ignition switch is turned off, the engine control module (ECM) pre-sets the position of the idle speed control (isc) valve for subsequent engine starting by opening the valve completely and then closing it to a start-up position.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the isc valve with an improved part, and will also replace the ECM. The recall began on august 22, 2007. Owners may contact suzuki at 1-714-572-1490.

    Model years: 2007

Other Suzuki models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.