The 2008 Suzuki Gsx-R600 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 350,736 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 model year 2008-2012 AN400, AN400A, DL1000, GSX1300R, 2008-2009 GSF1250S and GSF1250SA, 2008 GSX1300BK and GSX1300BKA, 2008-2010 GSX650F, GSX-R600, GSX-R750, VLR1800, VLR1800T, and 2009-2010 SFV650 and VZ1500 motorcycles. Due to a problem with the circuit…
Consequence
If the engine stalls while riding, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the regulator/rectifier, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 4, 2016. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-444-5077. Suzuki's number for this recall is 2A56 to 2A64.
SERVICE BRAKES13V4490002013-10-18208,966 affected
Defect
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2004-2013 GSX-R600 and GSX-R750, and model year 2005-2013 GSX-R1000 motorcycles. In combination with older brake fluid, corrosion of the brake piston inside of the front brake master cylinder generates gas that may result in a reduction of fluid…
Consequence
As a result, front braking power may be reduced increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake master cylinder, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2013. Owners may contact Suzuki at 1-800-572-1490. Suzuki's campaign numbers for this recall are: 2A (31, 32, 33, 34, 35, and 36).
SUZUKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 2007 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2009, EQUIPPED WITH REGULATOR/RECTIFIER ASSEMBLIES, SUZUKI PART NUMBERS 32800-41F11, 32800-15H10, 32800-05H11, 32800-41G10, 32800-15H00, 32800-18H00, 32800-05G10, 32800-10G10, 32800-05H20, OR…
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAUSES EXCESSIVE HEAT ON THE CIRCUIT BOARD AND UNCONTROLLED ELECTRIC CURRENT OUTPUT, WHICH CAN RESULT IN INSUFFICIENT CHARGING CURRENT BEING PROVIDED TO THE MOTORCYCLE BATTERY. THIS CAN CAUSE DISCHARGE OF THE BATTERY AND CAN LEAD TO ENGINE STALLING AND/OR A NO-START CONDITION. ENGINE STALLING WHILE…
Remedy
SUZUKI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND SUZUKI DISTRIBUTORS WILL REPLACE THE REGULATOR/RECTIFIER WITH AN IMPROVED PART FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 2, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-714-572-1490.
Complaints by component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
1crashes1injuries
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1
Total complaints6
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“I own a 2008 suzuki gsxr 600. I have done a few recalls on this bike including the rectifier and master cylinder. However, there is also an issue with the stator which is not under recall yet. I have replaced this part at least twice, and now I have to replace it again as it just went out. This…”
“I own a 2008 suzuki gsxr 600. I have done a few recalls on this bike including the rectifier and master cylinder. However, there is also an issue with the stator which is not under recall yet. I have replaced this part at least twice, and now I have to replace it again as it just went out. This…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 suzuki gsx-r600. While approaching a red light and attempting to switch to neutral, the motorcycle stalled and did not restart. After a few attempts, the motorcycle restarted and unknown warning indicators flashed on and off. The motorcycle was driven to the contact's…”
“Tl* the contact owned a 2008 suzuki gsx-r600. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph the vehicle stalled. As a result, the vehicle tipped over and was involved in a single vehicle crash. A police report was not filed. The contact went to the hospital to treat serious injuries.…”
“2008 suzuki gsx-r600. Consumer states electric problem with bike. *tgw the consumer stated the bike has been to the dealer four times for problems with the starter/ voltage regulator and the bike continues to cut off. *jb”
“Riding my '08 suzuki gsxr-600 per normal operation, I notice that it starts to lose power. This is a vehicle that has just over 1000 miles (barely past break-in) and is less than 6 mos old. When I try to roll on more throttle, there is 0 response from the machine. It then arbitrarily 'kicks in'…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2008 Suzuki Gsx-R600 as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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