2017 Suzuki Gsx-R1000 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (1) · Exterior Lighting (1) · Engine (1)
Safety recalls (2)
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2018-10-04 · campaign 18V694000 · 6,928 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 2018-01-22 · campaign 18V064000 · 3,097 vehicles
Defect: 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 motorcycles chain may stretch or break.
Risk: If the drive chain breaks, the motorcycle will lose power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (25)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Service Brakes 2026-05-27 · EZ-R20 · Other
customer reminder of open customer satisfaction campaign.
Service Brakes 2026-01-30 · EZ-R18 · Other
customer reminder of open customer satisfaction campaign.
Service Brakes 2025-10-29 · EZ-R18 · Other
customer notification of open customer satisfaction campaign.
Service Brakes 2025-07-23 · EZ-R17 · Other
customer notification of open customer satisfaction campaign.
Service Brakes 2025-05-01 · EZ-R16 · Other
customer notification of open customer satisfaction campaign.
Service Brakes 2025-01-29 · EZ-R15 · Service Campaign
customer reminder of open customer satisfaction campaign.
Showing the 6 most recent of 25 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2020-12-10 · Engine · 17,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2017 suzuki gxs-r1000. the contact stated after parking the motorcycle, the engine later would not start. the motorcycle was examined by an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine had failed due to a faulty internal switch. the motorcycle was not yet repaired. the local dealer woods fun center located at 11405 n in…”
2018-03-09 · Electrical System · 240 mi“bought the motorcycle last month and noticed there is a "stop riding" recall which has to be performed immediately. contacted the dealer on 2/10/18 and they ordered the parts. contacted them again on 2/26/18 but was told no parts has been received yet. contacted the manufacturer on 3/5/18 and notified the part is on back order and waiting to arrive…”
2018-02-20 · Vehicle Speed Control · 7,125 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2017 suzuki gsx-r1000. after pulling the throttle, a loud noise could be heard from the motorcycle and it became inoperable. the vehicle was towed to florida motorsports (6329 naples blvd, fl) where it was diagnosed that the output shaft was defective and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was n…”
2017-09-25 · Exterior Lighting · 3,500 mi“the position lights that are led illuminated on the r model of the gsxr are covered by plastic that becomes susceptible to cracking and breaking with normal driving when the motorcycle is left in the sun due to common road debris. was driving at 40-45 mph on a city street after the motorcycle was sitting in 90+ degree heat all day when a pebble hit…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.