2018 Suzuki Gsx-R1000 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (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
2020-09-23 · Service Brakes · 2,200 mi · 💥 crash“it appears there are complaints about this already but this first part for the brakes/stability management system aren't classified as a recall but instead they put it as a customer campaign. i was slowing down to make a turn at an intersection, then the back tire locked up under braking causing the rear of the bike to start sliding out which ulti…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.