Suzuki GSX-R1000 problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 7 owner complaints and 5 recalls on file for the Suzuki GSX-R1000 (2005–2021).

Complaints
7
Recalls
5
Model years
13
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

20052006320072008200920102011201220132014120171201822021
NHTSA complaints per Suzuki GSX-R1000 model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every Suzuki GSX-R1000 model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2021 GSX-R100020000Electrical System
2018 GSX-R100011012Brakes
2017 GSX-R100010002Engine
2014 GSX-R100000001—
2013 GSX-R100000002—
2012 GSX-R100000002—
2011 GSX-R100000003—
2010 GSX-R100000003—
2009 GSX-R100000003—
2008 GSX-R100000001—
2007 GSX-R100032021Brakes
2006 GSX-R100000001—
2005 GSX-R100000001—

Most common Suzuki GSX-R1000 problem areas (all years)

  • Brakes
    4 complaints
  • Engine
    2 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    1 complaints
  • Electrical System
    1 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    1 complaints

Complaint trend

Complaints about the Suzuki GSX-R1000 received by NHTSA each month.

Suzuki GSX-R1000 recalls

  • Recall 18V694000Oct 4, 20186,928 vehiclesModel years 2017–2018

    Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 18V064000Jan 22, 20183,097 vehiclesModel years 2017–2018

    Risk: If the drive chain breaks, the motorcycle will lose power, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 14V629000Oct 7, 201423,073 vehiclesModel years 2009–2014

    Risk: If the drive chain adjuster gets damaged, the drive chain may come off, removing power to the rear wheel, and increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 13V449000Oct 18, 2013208,966 vehiclesModel years 2005–2013

    Risk: As a result, front braking power may be reduced increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 12V231000May 21, 20124,969 vehiclesModel years 2009–2011

    Risk: On the gsx-r1000 models, failure of the switch will terminate the ignition circuit. As a result, the engine will stop running, increasing the risk of a crash.

Other Suzuki models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology