2008 Suzuki Vzr1800 Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2008 Suzuki Vzr1800. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

POWER TRAIN
4
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
4
ENGINE
1
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
Total complaints11

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“I recently purchased a 2008 m109 and had no issues for the first 24 hours. However the next day at a stoplight experienced my first engine shudder from stopped to 1st gear that resulted in tire spin on rear tire and then stall. I have read this is a known issue with the clutch hub but suzuki will…”

ENGINE · reported 2021-08-29

“I recently purchased a 2008 m109 and had no issues for the first 24 hours. However the next day at a stoplight experienced my first engine shudder from stopped to 1st gear that resulted in tire spin on rear tire and then stall. I have read this is a known issue with the clutch hub but suzuki will…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2021-08-29

“There is a violent shudder when taking off in first gear which is very dangerous on a motorcycle when pulling out into traffic. Talking to other owners and mechanic...it seems to be a problem with the clutch and springs and apparently a problem with several of these bikes.”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2015-06-06

“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 suzuki vzr1800. While driving 20 mph and shifting from first to second gear, the gear independently shifted out of second gear into neutral. The failure recurred each time the vehicle was driven. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2015-05-06

“When riding my motorcycle it jumps out of 2nd gear at 2000-3000 rpm,s. I contacted the suzuki corporation. I asked if they had a recall on this problem and they stated no. I was told to take my bike to the dealer and let them diagnose the problem and I would have to pay for the repairs. My bike is…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2014-08-19

“2nd gear failed, shift fork bent, 3rd gear dogs show wear cost $3,322.33 to repair”

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION · reported 2011-10-16

“2nd gear jumping out and causing slowing down in traffic when supposed to be accelerating. Many times.has been "fixed" twice under warranty but still happens. Its a saftey issue and I doubt I will buy another suzuki and I owned one for 14 years prior to this one *tt”

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION · reported 2011-07-11

“While merging into traffic shifted to 2nd gear and just as I was changing lanes into flow of traffic my motorcycle pops itself into neutral losing all forward motion. I had to swerve back onto shoulder to avoid being struck from behind, this has happened a few times since and scares the hell out…”

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION · reported 2011-04-29
Sources & methodology

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 Vzr1800 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.