NHTSA vehicle safety data

2008 Suzuki GSX-R600 Recalls & Complaints

The 2008 Suzuki GSX-R600 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 5 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 2008 Suzuki GSX-R600. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2008 Suzuki GSX-R600 owner complaints

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Suzuki GSX-R600, describing incidents dated October 15, 2008 to December 7, 2017.

Most-cited components

Electrical System 3 complaints
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 1 complaint
Engine 1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Control 1 complaint

Of the 5 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash; across all 5 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #11054270 · Filed December 12, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUZUKI GSX-R600. WHILE APPROACHING A RED LIGHT AND ATTEMPTING TO SWITCH TO NEUTRAL, THE MOTORCYCLE STALLED AND DID NOT RESTART. AFTER A FEW ATTEMPTS, THE MOTORCYCLE RESTARTED AND UNKNOWN WARNING INDICATORS FLASHED ON AND OFF. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S…
ODI #11053376 · Filed December 7, 2017
I OWN A 2008 SUZUKI GSXR 600. I HAVE DONE A FEW RECALLS ON THIS BIKE INCLUDING THE RECTIFIER AND MASTER CYLINDER. HOWEVER, THERE IS ALSO AN ISSUE WITH THE STATOR WHICH IS NOT UNDER RECALL YET. I HAVE REPLACED THIS PART AT LEAST TWICE, AND NOW I HAVE TO REPLACE IT AGAIN AS IT JUST WENT OUT. THIS PART…
ODI #10409044 · Filed June 27, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2008 SUZUKI GSX-R600. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE TIPPED OVER AND WAS INVOLVED IN A SINGLE VEHICLE CRASH. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT WENT TO THE HOSPITAL TO TREAT SERIOUS INJURIES…

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Rectifier/Regulator Failure Causing Engine Stall

NHTSA #16V018000 · Electrical System · NHTSA notice

Reported January 19, 2016 · Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 68,344 vehicles

Repair completion: 31.14% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Suzuki campaign 2A56 to 2A64 · Owners notified February 19, 2016 · Vehicles built January 11, 2008 – September 17, 2010 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 AN400, AN400A, DL1000, GSX1300R, 2008-2009 GSF1250S and GSF1250SA, 2008 GSX1300BK and GSX1300BKA, 2008-2010 GSX650F, GSX-R600, GSX-R750, VLR1800, VLR1800T, and 2009-2010 SFV650 and VZ1500 motorcycles. Due to a problem with the circuit board for the regulator/rectifier power module, the motorcycle may not sufficiently charge the battery and the motorcycle may stall.

Safety consequence

If the engine stalls while riding, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the regulator/rectifier, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 4, 2016. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-444-5077. Suzuki's number for this recall is 2A56 to 2A64.

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 January 1, 2008 – June 30, 2008 (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.

REGULATOR ASSEMBLIES

NHTSA #11V108000 · Electrical System — Alternator/Generator/Regulator · NHTSA notice

Reported February 23, 2011 · AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.

Potentially affected: 73,426 vehicles

Owners notified March 2, 2011 · Vehicles built October 1, 2007 – June 30, 2008 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

SUZUKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 2007 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2009, EQUIPPED WITH REGULATOR/RECTIFIER ASSEMBLIES, SUZUKI PART NUMBERS 32800-41F11, 32800-15H10, 32800-05H11, 32800-41G10, 32800-15H00, 32800-18H00, 32800-05G10, 32800-10G10, 32800-05H20, OR 32800-06G01. SOME REGULATOR/RECTIFIER ASSEMBLIES WERE PRODUCED WITH INSUFFICIENT ADHESION BETWEEN THE POWER MODULE (CIRCUIT BOARD) AND THE RECTIFIER CASE THAT CONTAINS A HEAT SINK TO DISSIPATE HEAT. DUE TO INSUFFICIENT ADHESION, HEAT GENERATED ON THE POWER MODULE CIRCUIT BOARD CAN CAUSE THE CIRCUIT BOARD TO DEFORM, AND LIFT OF THE CASE.

Safety consequence

THIS CONDITION CAUSES EXCESSIVE HEAT ON THE CIRCUIT BOARD AND UNCONTROLLED ELECTRIC CURRENT OUTPUT, WHICH CAN RESULT IN INSUFFICIENT CHARGING CURRENT BEING PROVIDED TO THE MOTORCYCLE BATTERY. THIS CAN CAUSE DISCHARGE OF THE BATTERY AND CAN LEAD TO ENGINE STALLING AND/OR A NO-START CONDITION. ENGINE STALLING WHILE RIDING CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

SUZUKI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND SUZUKI DISTRIBUTORS WILL REPLACE THE REGULATOR/RECTIFIER WITH AN IMPROVED PART FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 2, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-714-572-1490.

Notes

OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2008 Suzuki GSX-R600. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

5 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 Suzuki GSX-R600.

Electrical System

ODI #11054270

Incident: December 7, 2017 · Filed: December 12, 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUZUKI GSX-R600. WHILE APPROACHING A RED LIGHT AND ATTEMPTING TO SWITCH TO NEUTRAL, THE MOTORCYCLE STALLED AND DID NOT RESTART. AFTER A FEW ATTEMPTS, THE MOTORCYCLE RESTARTED AND UNKNOWN WARNING INDICATORS FLASHED ON AND OFF. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. AFTERWARDS, THE MOTORCYCLE WOULD NOT START. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE REGULATOR RECTIFIER WAS REPLACED IN 2016 BY THE DEALER (HOUSE OF MOTORCYCLES IN VISTA, CALIFORNIA). THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000.

Electrical System; Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

ODI #11053376

Incident: December 7, 2017 · Filed: December 7, 2017

I OWN A 2008 SUZUKI GSXR 600. I HAVE DONE A FEW RECALLS ON THIS BIKE INCLUDING THE RECTIFIER AND MASTER CYLINDER. HOWEVER, THERE IS ALSO AN ISSUE WITH THE STATOR WHICH IS NOT UNDER RECALL YET. I HAVE REPLACED THIS PART AT LEAST TWICE, AND NOW I HAVE TO REPLACE IT AGAIN AS IT JUST WENT OUT. THIS PART IS NOT UNDER RECALL, BUT I HAVE HEARD ABOUT, AND READ ABOUT MANY ISSUES WITH THIS SAME PART. IT CAUSES UNSAFE DRIVING AS IT CAUSES THE MOTORCYCLE TO MALFUNCTION BY BASICALLY SHUTTING OFF AND TURNING ON RAPIDLY MAKING THE BIKE VERY JUMPY AND UNPREDICTABLE. THIS COULD VERY EASILY CAUSE A CRASH. DRIVING DOWN A CITY STREET, THE BIKE SHUT OFF ON ME AT A RED LIGHT AND I HAD TO PUSH IT OUT OF TRAFFIC. THE BIKE WOULD NOT START RIGHT AWAY. NOT POSITIVE OF THE ISSUE, I GOT THE MOTORCYCLE STARTED AND I TRIED RIDING HOME AND IT WAS VERY JUMPY AND ALMOST FULLY SHUT OFF A FEW TIMES. I HAD TO CONTINUOUSLY GIVE THE BIKE THROTTLE OTHERWISE IT WOULD DIE. UPON ARRIVING AT MY HOUSE I STOPPED THE BIKE AND IT DIED INSTANTLY. THE BIKE TACHOMETER WOULD NOT EVEN TURN ON AFTER THAT. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE, AS WELL AS A POSSIBLE FAULTY PART THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED. I HAVE VIDEO TO ILLUSTRATE WHAT HAPPENED.

Engine and Engine Cooling

ODI #10409044

Crash 1 injury

Incident: June 1, 2011 · Filed: June 27, 2011

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2008 SUZUKI GSX-R600. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE TIPPED OVER AND WAS INVOLVED IN A SINGLE VEHICLE CRASH. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT WENT TO THE HOSPITAL TO TREAT SERIOUS INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO AN INSURANCE YARD. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 8,700.

Electrical System

ODI #10374597

Incident: July 1, 2009 · Filed: January 5, 2011

2008 SUZUKI GSX-R600. CONSUMER STATES ELECTRIC PROBLEM WITH BIKE. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE BIKE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER FOUR TIMES FOR PROBLEMS WITH THE STARTER/ VOLTAGE REGULATOR AND THE BIKE CONTINUES TO CUT OFF. *JB

Vehicle Speed Control

ODI #10250737

Incident: October 15, 2008 · Filed: December 4, 2008

RIDING MY '08 SUZUKI GSXR-600 PER NORMAL OPERATION, I NOTICE THAT IT STARTS TO LOSE POWER. THIS IS A VEHICLE THAT HAS JUST OVER 1000 MILES (BARELY PAST BREAK-IN) AND IS LESS THAN 6 MOS OLD. WHEN I TRY TO ROLL ON MORE THROTTLE, THERE IS 0 RESPONSE FROM THE MACHINE. IT THEN ARBITRARILY 'KICKS IN' WHICH GIVES THE SAME SORT OF RESPONSE AS POPPING THE CLUTCH. THIS HAPPENS ONLY AFTER THE VEHICLE IS WARMED UP TO NORMAL OPERATING TEMPS. ONCE IT HAPPENS, IT CONTINUES TO HAPPEN, SOMEWHAT INTERMITTENTLY BUT OFTEN. THIS BEHAVIOR HAS CAUSED ME TO ALMOST WRECK IN A CURVE MORE THAN ONCE. GENERAL USER CONSENSUS AT WWW.GIXXER.COM (FOREMOST ONLINE BULLETIN BOARD FOR SUZUKI GSXR OWNERS AND RIDERS) IS THAT IT IS THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR THAT IS DEFECTIVE. THIS IS THE SAME UNIT THAT IS ON THE YAMAHA R SERIES AND THAT UNIT HAS BEEN RECALLED BY YAMAHA. *TR

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