2018 Suzuki Gsx250r problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (2)
Exterior Lighting:headlights 2020-09-30 · campaign 20V612000 · 2,100 vehicles
Defect: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2018 GSX250R and GSX250RZ motorcycles. The low and/or high beam headlight may fail.
Risk: The sudden loss of low and/or high beams can reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the headlight bulb and install a bulb retention spring clip, free of charge. The recall began March 29, 2021. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-844-352-4921.
Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch 2019-06-05 · campaign 19V418000 · 2,640 vehicles
Defect: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2018-2019 GSX250R motorcycles. Water intrusion may corrode the rear brake light switch causing the rear brake light to fail to illuminate or remain illuminated continuously when the brake is not applied.
Risk: A failure of the brake light to illuminate, or continued illumination when the brakes are not being applied, can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear brake stop light switch, free of charge. The recall began June 28, 2019. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is 2A90.
Service bulletins (29)
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.
Engine 2026-09-01 · EC-R24 · Emissions
customer notification of open emissions recall campaign.
Engine 2026-05-27 · EC -R23 · Emissions
customer reminder of open emissions recall campaign.
Fuel/Propulsion System 2026-02-25 · EC-R22 · Emissions
customer notification of open emissions recall campaign.
Engine 2025-11-25 · EC-R21 · Emissions
customer notification of open emissions recall campaign.
Fuel/Propulsion System 2025-08-26 · EC-R20 · Emissions
customer notification of open emission recall campaign.
Engine 2025-05-23 · EC-R17 · Other
customer reminder notification of open emissions recall campaign.
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What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.