NHTSA vehicle safety data

2006 Suzuki GSX-R1000 Recalls & Complaints

The 2006 Suzuki GSX-R1000 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 6 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Suzuki dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2006 Suzuki GSX-R1000. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2006 Suzuki GSX-R1000 owner complaints

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Suzuki GSX-R1000, describing incidents dated September 12, 2006 to October 10, 2013.

Most-cited components

Structure 3 complaints
Service Brakes 2 complaints
Engine 1 complaint
Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Control 1 complaint

Of the 6 complaints on file, 4 report a crash; across all 6 complaints, owners report 4 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #10559700 · Filed January 13, 2014
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…
ODI #10549800 · Filed October 28, 2013
FRONT BRAKES LOCKED UP ON 2006 GSXR 1000, CAUSING FRONT END OF MOTORCYCLE TO SLIDE OUT. FRONT BRAKE PISTONS AND PADS DID NOT RETRACT AS SUPPOSED TO PRIOR TO CRASH, CAUSING MORE DRAG AND HEAT BUILD UP. WITH MORE HEAT BUILT UP, THE BRAKE FLUID AND ANY TRAPPED AIR, EXPANDED AND CAUSED THE CALIPER…
ODI #10534967 · Filed August 12, 2013
I HAVE AN 06 GSXR 1000. MY BIKE IS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AS THE 07 RECALL WHICH IS: "DUE TO IMPROPER SHAPE OF THE INTERNAL MECHANISM THAT MOVES THE ISC VALVE, THE VALVE MAY REMAIN IN THE OPEN POSITION INSTEAD OF MOVING TO THE CORRECT START-UP POSITION. THIS CAN RESULT IN NO-LOAD ENGINE IDLE SPEEDS…

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Soft Front Brake/Increased Stopping Distance

NHTSA #13V449000 · Service Brakes · NHTSA notice

Reported October 18, 2013 · Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 208,966 vehicles

Repair completion: 34.16% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Suzuki campaign 2A (31-36) · Owners notified November 18, 2013 · Vehicles built July 1, 2005 – October 31, 2006 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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 reduction of fluid pressure transmission to the front brake.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer remedy

Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake master cylinder, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2013. Owners may contact Suzuki at 1-800-572-1490. Suzuki's campaign numbers for this recall are: 2A (31, 32, 33, 34, 35, and 36).

Notes

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.

FRAME CRACKING AND/OR BREAKAGE

NHTSA #09V022000 · Structure — Frame and Members — Underbody Shields · NHTSA notice

Reported January 16, 2009 · AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.

Potentially affected: 26,082 vehicles

Manufacturer campaign 2A08 · Owners notified January 21, 2009 · Vehicles built July 5, 2005 – October 23, 2005 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

AMERICAN SUZUKI (SUZUKI) IS CONDUCTING A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN INVOLVING 26,082 MY 2005-2006 GSX-R1000 MOTORCYCLES. CRACKING OR BREAKAGE OF THE MOTORCYCLE FRAME CAN OCCUR IN CERTAIN EXTREME SITUATIONS WHERE UNUSUALLY HIGH STRESS IS PLACED ON THE FRAME. REPEATED HARD LANDINGS FROM HAZARDOUS MANEUVERS SUCH AS EXTREME OR EXTENDED WHEELIES OR OTHER STUNTS MAY GENERATE SUFFICIENT STRESS TO CAUSE THIS PROBLEM.

Safety consequence

IF THE FRAME BECOMES BROKEN DURING EXTREME USE, A CRASH COULD OCCUR.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRAME FOR CRACKS. IF NO CRACKS ARE FOUND, A FRAME REINFORCEMENT BRACE WILL BE ATTACHED TO THE FRAME USING BOLTS AND EPOXY ADHESIVE. SHOULD CRACKS BE FOUND DURING THE INSPECTION, THE FRAME WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW FRAME THAT HAS THE REINFORCEMENT BRACE INSTALLED. THE CAMPAIGN BEGAN ON JANUARY 21, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-714-572-1490.

Notes

SUZUKI CAMPAIGN NO. 2A08.THIS ACTION IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN AND IS NOT BEING CONDUCTED UNDER THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, SUZUKI HAS INFORMED NHTSA THAT IT WILL PROVIDE THE MODIFICATIONS DESCRIBED ABOVE FREE OF CHARGE.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2006 Suzuki GSX-R1000. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

6 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 Suzuki GSX-R1000.

Service Brakes

ODI #10559700

Crash 1 injury

Incident: April 28, 2013 · Filed: January 13, 2014

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 WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,500.

Service Brakes

ODI #10549800

Crash 1 injury

Incident: October 10, 2013 · Filed: October 28, 2013

FRONT BRAKES LOCKED UP ON 2006 GSXR 1000, CAUSING FRONT END OF MOTORCYCLE TO SLIDE OUT. FRONT BRAKE PISTONS AND PADS DID NOT RETRACT AS SUPPOSED TO PRIOR TO CRASH, CAUSING MORE DRAG AND HEAT BUILD UP. WITH MORE HEAT BUILT UP, THE BRAKE FLUID AND ANY TRAPPED AIR, EXPANDED AND CAUSED THE CALIPER PISTONS AND PADS TO ENGAGE THE ROTOR SUDDENLY AND CAUSED BRAKE LOCK UP. RIDER WAS EJECTED FROM THE MOTORCYCLE AT AROUND 30 MPH AND ROLLED FOR AROUND 50 FEET. BIKE SLID ON ITS SIDE AND HAD EXTENSIVE BODY AND CONTROLS DAMAGE. RIDER WAS TAKEN TO ER AND UNDERWENT SEVERAL HOURS OF TESTS, XRAYS, CTSCANS, ETC. RIDER SUFFERED DEEPLY BRUISED/HAIR-LINE CRACKED RIBS AND SEVERE ROAD RASH ON KNEES. RIDER WAS WEARING ALL APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE RIDING GEAR INCLUDING FULL FACE HELMET, RIDING BOOTS, RIDING JACKET, GLOVES, AND JEANS. *TR

Vehicle Speed Control; Engine; Fuel/Propulsion System

ODI #10534967

Incident: August 12, 2013 · Filed: August 12, 2013

I HAVE AN 06 GSXR 1000. MY BIKE IS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AS THE 07 RECALL WHICH IS: "DUE TO IMPROPER SHAPE OF THE INTERNAL MECHANISM THAT MOVES THE ISC VALVE, THE VALVE MAY REMAIN IN THE OPEN POSITION INSTEAD OF MOVING TO THE CORRECT START-UP POSITION. THIS CAN RESULT IN NO-LOAD ENGINE IDLE SPEEDS AS HIGH AS 5000 RPM THE NEXT TIME THE ENGINE IS STARTED. IF THE RIDER CHOOSES TO OPERATE THE MOTORCYCLE IN THIS CONDITION, THE RIDER MAY HAVE DIFFICULTY OPERATING THE MOTORCYCLE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH." I CALLED SUZUKI TO TRY AND SEE IF I COULD QUALIFY FOR THE 07 RECALL, BUT THEY BASICALLY TOLD ME THEY WOULD DO ABSOLUTELY NOTHING FOR ME. THIS BIKE IS 5 YEARS OLD WITH ONLY 20K, IT SHOULD NOT HAVE THESE TYPES OF ISSUES. IT IS REALLY DANGEROUS AND ITS ALREADY BEEN PROVEN THAT THIS PROBLEM OCCURS IN THIS LINE OF BIKES. *TR

Structure

ODI #10275785

Crash

Incident: October 2, 2008 · Filed: July 5, 2009

I RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER FROM SUZUKI MOTORS ABOUT MY 06 GSXR 1000. THE RECALL IS FOR THE FRAME CRACKING UNDER STRESS. I TOOK THE FRAME TO A LOCAL SUZUKI DEALERSHIP AND THEY TOLD ME THE FRAME HAD A HAIRLINE CRACK IN IT. THE SERVICE MANAGER INFORMED ME THE FRAME WAS ON THE RECALL LIST AND THAT IT MOST LIKELY SHOULD BE REPLACED. HE SENT PHOTOS OF THE FRAME TO SUZUKI MOTORS ALMOST A MONTH AND A HALF AGO. THREE WEEKS INTO THE PROCESS THEY HAD A SERVICE REP FROM THE DEALER COME TO MY HOUSE AND TOOK PICS OF THE OTHER PARTS OF MY MOTORCYCLE. I WAS TOLD THAT WAS ALL SUZUKI NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE PROCESS. THEN ANOTHER WEEK WENT PAST AND I STILL GOT NO RESPONSE BACK FROM THE DEALER SO I WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THE SERVICE MANAGER GAVE ME A CHECK LIST SUZUKI HAD EMAILED HIM AND TOLD ME THEY NEEDED MORE DETAILED PICS. I WENT DOWN THE CHECK LIST AND TOOK ALL THE PICS THEY REQUESTED. ITS NOW TWO WEEKS LATER AND STILL NO ANSWER FROM SUZUKI MOTORS. THE SERVICE MANAGER TOLD ME HE SHOULD BE GETTING AND ANSWER FROM SUZUKI BY THIS WEEK. I DON'T THINK SUZUKI HAS RESOLVED THIS PROBLEM IN A VERY TIMELY MANNER AND I AM VERY FRUSTRATED. *TR

Structure

ODI #10200651

1 injury

Incident: June 6, 2007 · Filed: August 24, 2007

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUZUKI GSX-R1000. WHILE RIDING OVER A BUMP AT 95 MPH, THE MAIN FRAME UNDERNEATH THE FUEL TANK SNAPPED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE CONTACT WAS INJURED. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO DRIVER ERROR AND NOT A MANUFACTURER DEFECT. THE CONTACT, HOWEVER, BELIEVES IT WAS DUE TO A MANUFACTURER DEFECT. THE POWERTRAIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 9,000.

Structure

ODI #10169299

Crash 1 injury

Incident: September 12, 2006 · Filed: September 26, 2006

MY SON WAS RIDING HIS 2006 SUZUKI GSX R1000 ON THE INTERSTATE (75 MPH). THE FRAME BROKE AND HE WENT DOWN. NO OTHER VEHICLES INVOLVED. *NM

Other Suzuki GSX-R1000 model years

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