The 2007 Suzuki Vzr1800 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 12,331 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 106 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train. Last updated July 5, 2026.
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE FUEL HOSE THAT CONNECTS THE TWO METAL FUEL DELIVERY PIPES MOUNTED ON THE THROTTLE BODY MAY HAVE BEEN CLAMPED AT A LOCATION ON THE PIPES THAT IS NOT COMPLETELY ROUND, WHICH COULD ALLOW FUEL LEAKAGE TO OCCUR.
Consequence
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, LEAKED FUEL CAN CAUSE A FIRE, PRESENTING THE RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL DELIVERY PIPE ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 6, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 714-572-1490.
Complaints by component
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
31
1crashes
POWER TRAIN
20
1crashes1injuries
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
17
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
9
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
5
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
3
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
3
ENGINE
2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
2
Total complaints106
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“I got on the highway going to [xxx] on [xxx]. When I merged into traffic I almost got hit from behind because the suzuki m109r slipped out of second gear. Fortunately the driver of the dump truck behind me noticed that I was not speeding up and he slammed on the brakes saving my life. Information…”
“During acceleration after shifting into 2nd gear the transmission slips out and then back in sometimes causing the rear wheel to spin.”
“The contact owns a 2007 suzuki vzr1800. The contact stated that while riding at approximately 35 mph, the motorcycle independently shifted from 2nd gear to neutral. In addition, while shifting from 1st gear to 2nd gear there was an abnormal grinding sound coming from the motorcycle. The contact…”
“In late 2020 while in a turn on the interstate while in 2nd gear the motorcycle jolted like it slipped on ice. The second time it happened is when I attempted to accelerate to 3rd gear the bike shuddered like it was not getting gas. Not being able to provide gas caused the vehicles behind me to…”
“In late 2020 while in a turn on the interstate while in 2nd gear the motorcycle jolted like it slipped on ice. The second time it happened is when I attempted to accelerate to 3rd gear the bike shuddered like it was not getting gas. Not being able to provide gas caused the vehicles behind me to…”
“In late 2020 while in a turn on the interstate while in 2nd gear the motorcycle jolted like it slipped on ice. The second time it happened is when I attempted to accelerate to 3rd gear the bike shuddered like it was not getting gas. Not being able to provide gas caused the vehicles behind me to…”
“When you shift into 2nd gear and accelerate hard it feels like it skips and shutter hard intermittently. It doesnt do it everytime. Scary feeling. I usually shift into 1st into 3rd without accelerating in second if possible. I cant believe suzuki being a prominent bike company has not corrected…”
“Tl* the contact's wife owns a 2007 suzuki vzr1800k7 motorcycle. While driving 35 mph, the gear intermittently shifted from first into second gear, and then downshifted into neutral without warning. The motorcycle was taken to sysco houston (10710 greens crossing blvd, houston, tx 77038,…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2007 Suzuki Vzr1800 as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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