https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-gsx-r1000 New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Suzuki GSX-R1000. en-us Sun, 20 Sep 2026 21:46:40 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-gsx-r1000 https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-gsx-r1000#complaint-1983299 Sun, 14 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT This problem relates to the battery which was purchased 5 months before the incident. While riding my motorcycle down the freeway I lost all power (lights, engine, instruments, everything) abruptly and unexpectedly. This nearly caused an accident. A couple hours later the bike started with full power. I decided not to ride it home and left it in a parking garage. Over the next couple days I tried https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-gsx-r1000 https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-gsx-r1000#complaint-1893948 Wed, 10 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT while traveling at 55mph and just exiting a corner my front brake without any warning and instantly locked up sending me and my bike to the highway in A Skid. there is a known problem with using aftermarket levers after the recalled master cylinder has been changed.this problem poses a serious risk to many if not addressed and remedied. there was a police report that does not reflect what actually https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-gsx-r1000 https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-gsx-r1000#complaint-1792599 Fri, 04 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2021 Suzuki GXS-R1000. The contact stated that while her husband was riding 80 MPH, the motorcycle stalled while shifting from 3rd to 4th gear. The rider was able to coast to the side of the road and noticed fluid dripping onto the exhaust. Additionally, the chain had detached from the swing arm and pierced the motor. The contact pushed the motorcycle home. The contact took the https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-gsx-r1000 https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-gsx-r1000#complaint-1741631 Fri, 16 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMT SUZUKI WILL NOT PERFORM THE RECALL ON MY BRAKE FOR THE MASTER CYLINDER. THE BIKE HAS NO FRONT BRAKES AND THEY WILL NOT SEND ME THE NEW PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR. THEY ARE TELLING I MUST PAY TO GET IT TOWED TO A DEALER 2 HRS FROM MY HOUSE TO GET IT REPAIRED. IF THEY WON'T PAY FOR THE TOW THEN THEY NEED TO SEND ME THE PART SO I CAN COMPLETE THE REPAIR MYSELF. https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-gsx-r1000 https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-gsx-r1000#complaint-1712491 Thu, 10 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 SUZUKI GXS-R1000. THE CONTACT STATED AFTER PARKING THE MOTORCYCLE, THE ENGINE LATER WOULD NOT START. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS EXAMINED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE HAD FAILED DUE TO A FAULTY INTERNAL SWITCH. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT YET REPAIRED. THE LOCAL DEALER WOODS FUN CENTER LOCATED AT 11405 N INTERSTATE HWY 35, AUSTIN, TX 78753 WAS NOTIFIED OF https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-gsx-r1000 https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-gsx-r1000#complaint-1694717 Wed, 23 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMT IT APPEARS THERE ARE COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS ALREADY BUT THIS FIRST PART FOR THE BRAKES/STABILITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AREN'T CLASSIFIED AS A RECALL BUT INSTEAD THEY PUT IT AS A CUSTOMER CAMPAIGN. I WAS SLOWING DOWN TO MAKE A TURN AT AN INTERSECTION, THEN THE BACK TIRE LOCKED UP UNDER BRAKING CAUSING THE REAR OF THE BIKE TO START SLIDING OUT WHICH ULTIMATELY MADE THE BIKE HIGH SIDE IN THE CORNER. THIS https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-gsx-r1000 https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-gsx-r1000#complaint-1694718 Wed, 23 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMT IT APPEARS THERE ARE COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS ALREADY BUT THIS FIRST PART FOR THE BRAKES/STABILITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AREN'T CLASSIFIED AS A RECALL BUT INSTEAD THEY PUT IT AS A CUSTOMER CAMPAIGN. I WAS SLOWING DOWN TO MAKE A TURN AT AN INTERSECTION, THEN THE BACK TIRE LOCKED UP UNDER BRAKING CAUSING THE REAR OF THE BIKE TO START SLIDING OUT WHICH ULTIMATELY MADE THE BIKE HIGH SIDE IN THE CORNER. THIS https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-gsx-r1000 https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-gsx-r1000#complaint-1694719 Wed, 23 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMT IT APPEARS THERE ARE COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS ALREADY BUT THIS FIRST PART FOR THE BRAKES/STABILITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AREN'T CLASSIFIED AS A RECALL BUT INSTEAD THEY PUT IT AS A CUSTOMER CAMPAIGN. I WAS SLOWING DOWN TO MAKE A TURN AT AN INTERSECTION, THEN THE BACK TIRE LOCKED UP UNDER BRAKING CAUSING THE REAR OF THE BIKE TO START SLIDING OUT WHICH ULTIMATELY MADE THE BIKE HIGH SIDE IN THE CORNER. THIS https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-gsx-r1000 https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-gsx-r1000#complaint-1653546 Wed, 11 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT FRONT BRAKES ARE NOT STOPPING THE BIKE INSTEAD IT BECOMES JUMPY FROM THE TRIPLE TREE. IT HAPPENS WHEN EVER COMING FROM A STOP OF 10 MPH https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-gsx-r1000 https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-gsx-r1000#recall-18V694000-suzuki-suzuki-gsx-r1000-2018 Thu, 04 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-gsx-r1000 https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-gsx-r1000#recall-18V694000-suzuki-suzuki-gsx-r1000-2017 Thu, 04 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-gsx-r1000 https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-gsx-r1000#complaint-1453356 Fri, 09 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMT BOUGHT THE MOTORCYCLE LAST MONTH AND NOTICED THERE IS A "STOP RIDING" RECALL WHICH HAS TO BE PERFORMED IMMEDIATELY. CONTACTED THE DEALER ON 2/10/18 AND THEY ORDERED THE PARTS. CONTACTED THEM AGAIN ON 2/26/18 BUT WAS TOLD NO PARTS HAS BEEN RECEIVED YET. CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER ON 3/5/18 AND NOTIFIED THE PART IS ON BACK ORDER AND WAITING TO ARRIVE FROM JAPAN. WAS PROMISED THEY WILL ARRIVE IN A CO https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-gsx-r1000 https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-gsx-r1000#complaint-1448995 Tue, 20 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 SUZUKI GSX-R1000. AFTER PULLING THE THROTTLE, A LOUD NOISE COULD BE HEARD FROM THE MOTORCYCLE AND IT BECAME INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO FLORIDA MOTORSPORTS (6329 NAPLES BLVD, FL) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE OUTPUT SHAFT WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND WOULD NOT DISCLOSE ANY https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-gsx-r1000 https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-gsx-r1000#complaint-1448996 Tue, 20 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 SUZUKI GSX-R1000. AFTER PULLING THE THROTTLE, A LOUD NOISE COULD BE HEARD FROM THE MOTORCYCLE AND IT BECAME INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO FLORIDA MOTORSPORTS (6329 NAPLES BLVD, FL) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE OUTPUT SHAFT WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND WOULD NOT DISCLOSE ANY https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-gsx-r1000 https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-gsx-r1000#recall-18V064000-suzuki-suzuki-gsx-r1000-2018 Mon, 22 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMT 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 without disengaging the clutch, the motorcycle’s chain may stret https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-gsx-r1000 https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-gsx-r1000#recall-18V064000-suzuki-suzuki-gsx-r1000-2017 Mon, 22 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMT 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 without disengaging the clutch, the motorcycle’s chain may stret https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-gsx-r1000 https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-gsx-r1000#complaint-1410179 Mon, 25 Sep 2017 00:00:00 GMT THE POSITION LIGHTS THAT ARE LED ILLUMINATED ON THE R MODEL OF THE GSXR ARE COVERED BY PLASTIC THAT BECOMES SUSCEPTIBLE TO CRACKING AND BREAKING WITH NORMAL DRIVING WHEN THE MOTORCYCLE IS LEFT IN THE SUN DUE TO COMMON ROAD DEBRIS. WAS DRIVING AT 40-45 MPH ON A CITY STREET AFTER THE MOTORCYCLE WAS SITTING IN 90+ DEGREE HEAT ALL DAY WHEN A PEBBLE HIT THE FRONT OF THE MOTORCYCLE AND PUNCTURED THE LED https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-gsx-r1000 https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-gsx-r1000#complaint-1410180 Mon, 25 Sep 2017 00:00:00 GMT THE POSITION LIGHTS THAT ARE LED ILLUMINATED ON THE R MODEL OF THE GSXR ARE COVERED BY PLASTIC THAT BECOMES SUSCEPTIBLE TO CRACKING AND BREAKING WITH NORMAL DRIVING WHEN THE MOTORCYCLE IS LEFT IN THE SUN DUE TO COMMON ROAD DEBRIS. WAS DRIVING AT 40-45 MPH ON A CITY STREET AFTER THE MOTORCYCLE WAS SITTING IN 90+ DEGREE HEAT ALL DAY WHEN A PEBBLE HIT THE FRONT OF THE MOTORCYCLE AND PUNCTURED THE LED https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-gsx-r1000 https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-gsx-r1000#complaint-1302153 Wed, 27 Jul 2016 00:00:00 GMT I WAS INVOLVED IN ACCIDENT WHICH I FEEL WAS CAUSED BY MOTORCYCLE DESIGN NOT MEETING THE STANDARD FOR LOCATION AND SIZE OF STOP LIGHT AS WELL AS PROPER ILLUMINATION https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-gsx-r1000 https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-gsx-r1000#complaint-1223843 Tue, 29 Sep 2015 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 SUZUKI GSX-R1000. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SIDE PANELS OF THE FUEL TANK WERE RUBBING THE PAINT OFF THE FUEL TANK CAUSING IT TO RUST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-gsx-r1000 https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-gsx-r1000#complaint-1194848 Tue, 30 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 SUZUKI GSX-R1000 MOTORCYCLE. WHILE SHIFTING FROM FIRST GEAR TO THE SECOND GEAR AT 5 MPH, THE ENGINE REVVED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO RAISE OFF THE GROUND AND FLIP OVER. THE CRANK COVER AND TAIL LIGHT WERE FRACTURED AND THE FRONT RIM SUSTAINED DAMAGE. THE CONTACT WAS UNINJURED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND ADVISED T https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-gsx-r1000 https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-gsx-r1000#complaint-1189059 Mon, 08 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMT I OWN A 2008 SUZUKI GSXR 1000, WHICH IS INCLUDED IN THE SAFETY RECALL FOR THE FRONT BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER. MY MOTORCYCLE IS EXPERIENCING THE CONDITION TO THE POINT WHERE IT IS NOT SAFE TO RIDE. IT HAS BEEN MADE CLEAR TO ME THAT SUZUKI WILL NOT COVER THE EXPENSE TO HAVE MY VEHICLE BROUGHT TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR THE REMEDY TO BE APPLIED. AS AN EMPLOYEE OF AN AUTOMOBILE DEALERSHIP, I KNOW THAT WHEN SE https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-gsx-r1000 https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-gsx-r1000#recall-14V629000-suzuki-suzuki-gsx-r1000-2014 Tue, 07 Oct 2014 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-gsx-r1000 https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-gsx-r1000#recall-14V629000-suzuki-suzuki-gsx-r1000-2013 Tue, 07 Oct 2014 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-gsx-r1000 https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-gsx-r1000#recall-14V629000-suzuki-suzuki-gsx-r1000-2009 Tue, 07 Oct 2014 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-gsx-r1000 https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-gsx-r1000#complaint-1113080 Wed, 24 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMT AS I WAS TAKING MY BIKE OUT FOR A TEST RIDE AFTER INSTALLING AN OEM SHIFT KIT..I WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50MPH WHEN I STARTED SLOWING DOWN AND NOTICE THAT MY BRAKES FELT SPONGY, SO I PILED IN THE LEVER AGAIN AND THIS TIME I HAD NO RESISTANCE AND NO COMPRESSION. NOW I'VE DISCOVERED THAT SUZUKI HAVE A RECALL ON ALL OTHER BIKES EXCEPT 04 GSXR 1000..WHY IS THAT? *TR https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-gsx-r1000 https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-gsx-r1000#complaint-1076227 Tue, 17 Jun 2014 00:00:00 GMT 2008 SUZUKI GSX-R1000. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO BRAKING SYSTEM DEFECT RECALL. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED A YEAR PRIOR TO RECEIVING THE RECALL NOTICE, HER HUSBAND WAS KILLED ON HIS MOTORCYCLE. THE CONSUMER VISITED THE SHOP THAT WAS SOLD THE BIKE SHE WAS INFORMED THE BRAKES WERE THE CAUSE OF HER HUSBAND'S FATAL ACCIDENT. ACCORDING TO WITNESS OF THE ACCIDENT, HER HUSBAND TOOK OFF FROM THE STOP https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-gsx-r1000 https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-gsx-r1000#complaint-1038049 Tue, 11 Feb 2014 00:00:00 GMT SUZUKI DEALERSHIP PERFORMED 2A34 FRONT BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RECALL ON MY MOTORCYCLE. PICKED UP MOTORCYCLE FROM DEALERSHIP AND GOT ONTO FREEWAY TO GO HOME. WITHIN 2 MILES, THE BIKE STARTED TO LOOSE POWER AND THEN, THE FRONT BRAKES LOCKED UP AND I WAS THROWN FROM MOTORCYCLE AND ROLLED DOWN THE FREEWAY; THE MOTORCYCLE SLID/SPUN DOWN FREEWAY FURTHER. IT WAS LATER DETERMINED THAT IN REPLACING THE P https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-gsx-r1000 https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-gsx-r1000#complaint-1032048 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUZUKI GSX-R1000. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, HE ATTEMPTED TO SWITCH LANES WHILE DECELERATING. THE BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED AND CAUSED THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO THE CONCRETE DIVIDER. THE CONTACT WAS TRANSPORTED FROM THE CRASH SITE AND SUFFERED HEAD TRAUMA, A BROKEN LEFT FEMUR, AND NERVE DAMAGE TO THE LEFT LEG. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT W https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-gsx-r1000 https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-gsx-r1000#complaint-1032088 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SUZUKI GSXR 1000. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 13V449000 (SERVICE BRAKES) WHERE IT SAT FOR 3 MONTHS DUE TO THE PART NOT BEING AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THEY WOULD SEND THE PART TO THE DEALER. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.