The 2018 Suzuki Gsx-R1000 has 2 recalls and 1 owner complaint on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is electronic stability control.
How the 2018 compares
Lowest
Fewest complaintsMost complaints
Lowest complaint count among 14 Gsx-R1000 model years — 14th most.
2recalls
1complaints
1crashes
0fires
1injuries
2,200median miles
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.
Does your car have an open recall? Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.
Oct 4, 2018 · NHTSA campaign 18V694000 · 6,928 vehicles
Problem: 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.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy & notes
Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump O-ring and the fuel tank inner vessel, free of charge. The recall began October 31, 2018. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's numbers for this recall are 2A86-2A88.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Engine
Jan 22, 2018 · NHTSA campaign 18V064000 · 3,097 vehicles
Problem: 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 motorcycleÂs chain may stretch or break.
Risk: If the drive chain breaks, the motorcycle will lose power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy & notes
Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Engine Control Module (ECM), and inspect and replace the drive chain and sprockets, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 25, 2018. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-714-572-1490. Suzuki's numbers for this recall are 2A76 to 2A81.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.
2018 vs. other Suzuki Gsx-R1000 years
Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2018. Click a bar to switch year.
Questions
Does the 2018 Suzuki Gsx-R1000 have recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2018 Suzuki Gsx-R1000, the latest from Oct 4, 2018 (fuel system). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Suzuki Gsx-R1000?
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention electronic stability control (1), power train (1), service brakes (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.
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