Total Complaints
2 filings
SUZUKI GSX-R600 · model year
2009 SUZUKI GSX-R600
2 NHTSA complaints, and 3 active recalls for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2009SUZUKIGSX-R600 carries 2 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 2 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2009 GSX-R600 is electrical system with 1 filings, followed by engine (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 3 active recall campaigns, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.
NHTSA currently has 14 investigation files overlapping the 2009 GSX-R600. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
2
Complaints
0
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
Recalls (3)
11V10800023/02/2011
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
SUZUKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 2007 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2009, EQUIPPED WITH REGULATOR/RECTIFIER ASSEMBLIES, SUZUKI PART NUMBERS 32800-41F11, 32800-15H10, 32800-05H11, 32800-41G10, 32800-15H00, 32800-18H00, 32800-05G10, 32800-10G10, 32800-05H
16V01800019/01/2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 AN400, AN400A, DL1000, GSX1300R, 2008-2009 GSF1250S and GSF1250SA, 2008 GSX1300BK and GSX1300BKA, 2008-2010 GSX650F, GSX-R600, GSX-R750, VLR1800, VLR1800T, and 2009-2010 SFV650 and VZ1500 motorcycles. Due to a problem w
13V44900018/10/2013
SERVICE BRAKES
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 r
Recent Complaints
20210315FireELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUZUKI GSX-R600. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE RIDING THE MOTORCYCLE AT 65 MPH, THE MOTORCYCLE HESITATED AND ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AS THE MOTORCYCLE STALLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MOTORCYCLE WAS SHUT DOWN HOWEVER WAS ABLE TO RESTART AFTER 20 MINUTES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE REOCCURRED BUT THE MOTORCYCLE WAS UNABLE TO START. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE AS STATOR AND RECTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AS WELL AS THE WIRE HARNESS HAD MELTED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 32,000.
Mileage: 32,000
20210315FireENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUZUKI GSX-R600. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE RIDING THE MOTORCYCLE AT 65 MPH, THE MOTORCYCLE HESITATED AND ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AS THE MOTORCYCLE STALLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MOTORCYCLE WAS SHUT DOWN HOWEVER WAS ABLE TO RESTART AFTER 20 MINUTES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE REOCCURRED BUT THE MOTORCYCLE WAS UNABLE TO START. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE AS STATOR AND RECTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AS WELL AS THE WIRE HARNESS HAD MELTED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 32,000.
Mileage: 32,000
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2009 SUZUKI GSX-R600 have?▼
The 2009 SUZUKI GSX-R600 has 2 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 2 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2009 SUZUKI GSX-R600?▼
Yes, the 2009 SUZUKI GSX-R600 has 3 recall(s). The most common affected component is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 SUZUKI GSX-R600?▼
The most-complained component for the 2009 SUZUKI GSX-R600 is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include ENGINE.
Is the 2009 SUZUKI GSX-R600 safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
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