The 2017 Suzuki Gsx-R1000 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 10,025 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
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.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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 COOLING18V0640002018-01-223,097 affected
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…
Consequence
If the drive chain breaks, the motorcycle will lose power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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…
Complaints by component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
ENGINE
2
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1
Total complaints6
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2017 Suzuki Gsx-R1000 as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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