SUZUKI GSX1300R · model year

2006 SUZUKI GSX1300R

4 NHTSA complaints, and 2 active recalls for this specific cohort.

NHTSA overall rating

Not crash-tested

New Car Assessment Program

The 2006SUZUKIGSX1300R carries 4 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 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 2006 GSX1300R is fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:injectors with 1 filings, followed by power train:manual transmission (1) and electrical system (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 2 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 2006 GSX1300R. 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.

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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
0
Deaths

Total Complaints

4 filings

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

ComponentCount
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS1
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS1

Recalls (2)

08E05200015/08/2008

EQUIPMENT

MOTION PRO IS RECALLING 10,000 AFTERMARKET BRAKE LEVERS, MODEL NO. 14-0415, SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN MY 1999 THROUGH 2008 SUZUKI AND MY 1998 THROUGH 2003 YAMAHA MOTORCYCLES. THE LOBE HEIGHT ON SOME OF THESE LEVERS ARE SMALLER AND DO NOT PROPERLY ENGAGE THE STOMP LAMP SWITCH WHICH WILL NOT DEACTIVATE

14E01200001/04/2014

EQUIPMENT

Ohlins Racing AB (Ohlins) is recalling certain steering dampers kits manufactured with an incorrectly machined bracket. These dampers were sold for use as aftermarket equipment on Yamaha R1, R6, and FZ6, Suzuki TL1000 R and GSX1300R, Honda CB600RR, and Ducati Monster 1000, 748, 848, 916, 996, and 9

Recent Complaints

20101029STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

ON 10/25/2010 A 2006 SUZUKI GSX1300 MOTORCYCLE WAS TOWED TO OUR SHOP. THE CUSTOMER'S COMPLAINT WAS THAT THE MOTORCYCLE'S ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING WHILE HE WAS RIDDING DOWN THE FREEWAY WHICH HE FELT ENDANGERED HIS LIFE. AFTER DIAGNOSING THE PROBLEM, WE FOUND OUT THAT THE BRACKET HOLDING THE BANK ANGLE SENSOR WAS BROKEN. THE BANK ANGLE SENSOR IS DESIGNED TO STOP THE ENGINE IF THE MOTORCYCLE TIPS OVER. IF THIS BRACKET BREAKS ALLOWING THE BANK ANGLE SENSOR TO FALL, THE MOTOR WILL SHUT OFF POSSIBLY CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CRASH WHICH COULD RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH. THIS IS THE THIRD TIME THAT OUR DEALERSHIP HAS REPAIRED THIS SAME MODEL OF SUZUKI MOTORCYCLE FOR THIS SAME BROKEN BRACKET. AFTER FIXING THREE DIFFERENT MOTORCYCLES FOR THE SAME REPAIR WE FELT IT NECESSARY TO CONTACT YOUR AGENCY. ADDITIONALLY SUZUKI IS NOT COVERING THIS AS A WARRANTY ITEM. AND SUZUKI IS REPLACING THE DEFECTIVE PART WITH THE SAME PART WHICH COULD BREAK IN THE FUTURE. WE FEEL THAT IF OTHER OWNERS OF THIS MOD

Mileage: 5,412

20100728ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

I WAS RIDING ON THE FREEWAY (WITH MY GIRLFRIEND [XXX]) ON MY '06 GSX-1330R HAYABUSA WHEN MY MOTOR SUDDENLY CUT. LUCKILY, I WAS ABLE TO MOVE TO THE SHOULDER WITHOUT INCIDENT. I TURNED OFF THE IGNITION, TURNED IT BACK ON AND THE MOTOR STARTED RIGHT UP. NOT KNOWING THE ISSUE, I DROVE OFF THE FREEWAY (I WAS NEXT TO THE OFFRAMP) AND LEFT THE BIKE IN A PARKING LOT FOR THE AFTERNOON. WE LATER RETURNED TO THE BIKE, IT STARTED RIGHT UP AND RAN FINE UNTIL WE WERE NEARLY HOME, AT WHICH POINT THE MOTOR CUT AGAIN WHEN I WAS TURNING ONTO MY HOME STREET. AGAIN, TURNING THE IGNITION OFF AND BACK ON WORKED AND WE MADE IT HOME SAFELY. IN ANOTHER INCIDENT (MORE DANGEROUS), I WAS IN STOP-AND-GO TRAFFIC GOING PERHAPS 20 MPH IN THE SECOND LANE AND MY MOTOR CUT. THE GUY IN THE OUTSIDE LANE NEXT TO ME ALMOST DIDN'T STOP AS I CROSSED OVER TO THE SHOULDER - HIS VAN WOULD HAVE CRUSHED ME. I DID SOME RESEARCH AND IT BECAME APPARENT THAT THE ISSUE MIGHT HAVE BEEN THE TIP OVER SENSOR (WHICH AUTOMATICALL

Mileage: 23,400

20070308POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

I HAVE A SUZUKI HAYABUSA MOTORCYCLE. IT IS 1 YEAR OLD WITH 12,000 MILES. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION LOOKED AT BECAUSE IT FELT LIKE IT WAS SLIPPING OUT OF 2ND GEAR. THE BIKE IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. THE DEALER IS TELLING ME THAT SUZUKI WILL NOT COVER THIS UNDER WARRANTY. *JB

Mileage: 10,000

20060809FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH THROUGH A PARKING LOT, THE MOTORCYCLE IDLED ROUGHLY, THEN STALLED COMPLETELY. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER, WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE FUEL INJECTORS NEEDED TO BE ADJUSTED.

Mileage: 700

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many complaints does the 2006 SUZUKI GSX1300R have?
The 2006 SUZUKI GSX1300R has 4 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2006 SUZUKI GSX1300R?
Yes, the 2006 SUZUKI GSX1300R has 2 recall(s). The most common affected component is EQUIPMENT. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 SUZUKI GSX1300R?
The most-complained component for the 2006 SUZUKI GSX1300R is FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Is the 2006 SUZUKI GSX1300R 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.