NHTSA vehicle safety data

1999 Suzuki Hayabusa Recalls & Complaints

The 1999 Suzuki Hayabusa has 1 NHTSA recall campaign 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 1999 Suzuki Hayabusa. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

1999 Suzuki Hayabusa owner complaints

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Suzuki Hayabusa, describing incidents dated October 30, 1999.

Most-cited components

Structure 4 complaints
Power Train 2 complaints
Engine 1 complaint
Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint

Together, the 6 complaints on file report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #864943 · Filed July 7, 2000
WHEN RELEASING THE CLUTCH A BANGING NOISE OCCURS IN THE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY. THIS COULD EVENTUALLY CAUSE THE MOTOR TO LOCK UP. DEALER CANNOT IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
ODI #759959 · Filed March 29, 2002
I WOULD LIKE TO BRING TO YOUR ATTENTION OF IMPROPER WELDING OF THE ALUMINUM SUBFRAME ( LOCATED UNDER PASSENGER SEAT ) ON THE '19992000 SUZUKI HAYABUSA. THERE HAVE BEEN INCIDENTS OF THE SUBFRAME BREAKING AT THE WELDS, FROM WHAT I UNDERSTAND SUZUKI IS NOT TAKING RESPONSIBILITY ON ANY TYPE OF RECALL…
ODI #759957 · Filed March 28, 2002
HAVE SEEN AND READ REPORTS THAT THE ALUMINUM SUBFRAME ON THIS '99 MOTORCYCLE IS UNSAFE. IT IS SUSPECTED THAT THIS CRITICAL COMPONENT WILL FAIL WITH GREATER FREQUENCY OVER TIME DUE TO FATIQUE. NLM

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SUZUKI/CAM CHAIN TENSIONER

NHTSA #99V270000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Engine · NHTSA notice

Reported October 12, 1999 · AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.

Potentially affected: 2,670 vehicles

Owners notified October 13, 1999 · Vehicles built January 1, 1999 – July 31, 1999 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE SPRING IN THE CAM CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTER CAN BREAK ALLOWING THE CAM CHAIN TO JUMP TO THE WRONG POSITION ON THE CAM SHAFT SPROCKETS. IF THE CHAIN JUMPS TO THE WRONG POSITION, SEVERE ENGINE DAMAGE COULD OCCUR CAUSING SUDDEN ENGINE FAILURE.

Safety consequence

SUDDEN ENGINE FAILURE COULD CAUSE THE REAR WHEEL TO LOCKUP, DISTURBING THE RIDER'S ABILITY TO CONTROL THE MOTORCYCLE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ORIGINAL CAM CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTER WITH A REVISED CAM CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTER.

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 13, 1999. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-255-2550.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 1999 Suzuki Hayabusa. 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 1999 Suzuki Hayabusa.

Power Train

ODI #864943

Filed: July 7, 2000

WHEN RELEASING THE CLUTCH A BANGING NOISE OCCURS IN THE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY. THIS COULD EVENTUALLY CAUSE THE MOTOR TO LOCK UP. DEALER CANNOT IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Structure

ODI #759959

Filed: March 29, 2002

I WOULD LIKE TO BRING TO YOUR ATTENTION OF IMPROPER WELDING OF THE ALUMINUM SUBFRAME ( LOCATED UNDER PASSENGER SEAT ) ON THE '19992000 SUZUKI HAYABUSA. THERE HAVE BEEN INCIDENTS OF THE SUBFRAME BREAKING AT THE WELDS, FROM WHAT I UNDERSTAND SUZUKI IS NOT TAKING RESPONSIBILITY ON ANY TYPE OF RECALL. HOWEVER ON TH 2001 & 2002 MODELS THEY MADE THEM WITH A STEEL SUBFRAME.MORE ACCIDENTS ARE WAITING TO HAPPEN IF THIS PROBLEM DOESN'T GET RESOLVED.SUZUKI NEEDS TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY.*AK

Structure

ODI #759957

Filed: March 28, 2002

HAVE SEEN AND READ REPORTS THAT THE ALUMINUM SUBFRAME ON THIS '99 MOTORCYCLE IS UNSAFE. IT IS SUSPECTED THAT THIS CRITICAL COMPONENT WILL FAIL WITH GREATER FREQUENCY OVER TIME DUE TO FATIQUE. NLM

Structure

ODI #759889

Filed: March 27, 2002

AS I HAVE SAID MY SUBFRAME HAS NOT FAILED YET BUT OTHERS HAVE, THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS, PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS, SUZUKI IS DOING NOTHING ABOUT THIS IN THE U.S.A. BUT THEY HAVE RECALLED AND REPLACED THEM IN THE U.K. WHY ONLY IN THE U.K. ? THANK YOU NLM

Structure

ODI #759687

Filed: March 22, 2002

INTERESTED IN POSSIBLE RECALL CAMPIGN WITH SUZUKI; NO PERSONAL FAILURES, BUT A DISPROPORTIONATE NUMBER OF OTHERS HAVE HAD THIS FAILURE OCCUR. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Engine and Engine Cooling; Fuel System, Gasoline; Power Train

ODI #736475

1 injury

Incident: October 30, 1999 · Filed: November 17, 2000

I NOTICED A "CLUNK" THE REAR DRIVE HUB WAS DAMAGED. THE DEALER AND AM. SUZUKI AGREED TO REPLACE THE DAMPER, BUT IDENTIFIED THE DEFECTIVE REAR HUB AS "COSEMETIC" ONLY AND REFUSED TO REPLACE IT. THE CAM CHAIN TENSIONER FAILED IN OCTOBER 1999 AT THE SAME TIME THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM-FUEL PUMP SCREENS CAUSED INTERMITTENT STALLS, SURGES; THE CAM CHAIN TENSIONER WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY WHILE THE FUEL DELIVERY PROBLEM HAS BEEN DENIED, FORCING ME TO USE FUEL INJECTION CLEANER. CAM CHAIN TENSIONER FAILED AGAIN OCTOBER 2000, THOUSAND OAKS SUZUKI REFUSED TO WARRANTY THE RECALL, AM. SUZUKI CLAIMS THEY WILL TRUCK IT TO VAN NUYS SUZUKI. THE FRONT FENDER CRACKED AT ABOUT 2,000 MILES, T.O. SUZUKI ORDERED NEW FENDER, BUT REFUSED TO INSTALL IT. THE SUB FRAMES HAVE BEEN BREAKING, CAUSING MANY ACCIDENTS, AM. SUZUKI CLAIM IT IS ONLY A PROBLEM IS OUTSIDE OF U.S. AND REFUSE TO WARRANTY THE SUB FRAME OR INSTALL "SAFETY" BRACES . *AK

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