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2013 Suzuki GSX-R1000 Recalls & Complaints

The 2013 Suzuki GSX-R1000 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Suzuki dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2013 Suzuki GSX-R1000. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2013 Suzuki GSX-R1000 owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2013 Suzuki GSX-R1000, describing incidents dated October 15, 2014.

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Power Train 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #10731250 · Filed June 30, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 SUZUKI GSX-R1000 MOTORCYCLE. WHILE SHIFTING FROM FIRST GEAR TO THE SECOND GEAR AT 5 MPH, THE ENGINE REVVED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO RAISE OFF THE GROUND AND FLIP OVER. THE CRANK COVER AND TAIL LIGHT WERE FRACTURED AND THE FRONT RIM SUSTAINED DAMAGE. THE CONTACT WAS…

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Missed Shifts may Result in Chain Detachment

NHTSA #14V629000 · Power Train — Manual Transmission · NHTSA notice

Reported October 7, 2014 · Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 23,073 vehicles

Repair completion: 52.83% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Suzuki campaign 2A40,2A41,2A42,2A43 · Owners notified October 17, 2014 · Vehicles built September 10, 2012 – May 8, 2013 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 GSX-R750 and 2009-2014 GSX-R1000 motorcycles. If a gear is missed while upshifting, the strain applied to the drive chain after the next shift may cause the rear axle to move, damaging the left-side drive chain adjuster.

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer remedy

Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left-side chain adjuster with an improved part. The recall began on October 17, 2014. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-714-572-1490. Suzuki's numbers for this recall are 2A40, 2A41, 2A42 and 2A43.

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.

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 September 1, 2012 – May 31, 2013 (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.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2013 Suzuki GSX-R1000. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

1 owner complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 Suzuki GSX-R1000.

Power Train

ODI #10731250

Incident: October 15, 2014 · Filed: June 30, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 SUZUKI GSX-R1000 MOTORCYCLE. WHILE SHIFTING FROM FIRST GEAR TO THE SECOND GEAR AT 5 MPH, THE ENGINE REVVED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO RAISE OFF THE GROUND AND FLIP OVER. THE CRANK COVER AND TAIL LIGHT WERE FRACTURED AND THE FRONT RIM SUSTAINED DAMAGE. THE CONTACT WAS UNINJURED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE BE TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V629000 (POWER TRAIN). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 286.

Other Suzuki GSX-R1000 model years

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