1999 Suzuki GSXR600 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1999 Suzuki GSXR600, and owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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- 1999
- 2000
- 2001
- 2003
1 safety recall for the 1999 Suzuki GSXR600
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Gasoline (engine and engine cooling)
Vehicle description: motorcycles. The cam chain tension adjuster does not provide consistent tension to the cam chain in the engine causing abnormal engine sounds.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the original cam chain tension adjuster and upper cam chain guide no. 2 with a revised cam chain tension adjuster and upper cam chain guide no. 2. The dealer will inspect and may replace other…
3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1999 Suzuki GSXR600 have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 1999 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The dealer does not have the repair parts for brake recall to be repaired. The recall is 4- months old. *ak”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 10, 1999 · Service brakes, hydraulic
“Dealer unable to correct the problem with the recalled cam chain tension adjuster. Nlm”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 16, 1999 · Engine and engine cooling
Compare Suzuki GSXR600 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Suzuki GSXR600 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 Suzuki GSXR600 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 Suzuki GSXR600 | 1 | 3 |
| 2000 Suzuki GSXR600 | 0 | 2 |
| 2001 Suzuki GSXR600 | 0 | 2 |
| 2003 Suzuki GSXR600 | 0 | 3 |
Checking a specific 1999 Suzuki GSXR600
How do I know if my 1999 Suzuki GSXR600 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 1999 Suzuki GSXR600; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Suzuki dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 99V132000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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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.