Model year record

2006 Suzuki GSX-R1000 recalls & problems

The 2006 Suzuki GSX-R1000 has 2 safety recalls and 6 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is structure (3 complaints).

Recalls2safety recalls

Complaints6filed by owners

Crashes · fires4 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths4 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Service brakesOct 18, 2013

Service brakes

Recall 13V449000208,966 vehicles

Problem: 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 pressure transmission to the front brake.
Risk: As a result, front braking power may be reduced increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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).

StructureJan 16, 2009

Frame and members › Underbody shields

Recall 09V02200026,082 vehicles

Problem: AMERICAN SUZUKI (SUZUKI) IS CONDUCTING A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN INVOLVING 26,082 MY 2005-2006 GSX-R1000 MOTORCYCLES. CRACKING OR BREAKAGE OF THE MOTORCYCLE FRAME CAN OCCUR IN CERTAIN EXTREME SITUATIONS WHERE UNUSUALLY HIGH STRESS IS PLACED ON THE FRAME. REPEATED HARD LANDINGS FROM HAZARDOUS MANEUVERS SUCH AS EXTREME OR EXTENDED WHEELIES OR OTHER STUNTS MAY GENERATE SUFFICIENT STRESS TO CAUSE THIS PROBLEM.
Risk: IF THE FRAME BECOMES BROKEN DURING EXTREME USE, A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRAME FOR CRACKS. IF NO CRACKS ARE FOUND, A FRAME REINFORCEMENT BRACE WILL BE ATTACHED TO THE FRAME USING BOLTS AND EPOXY ADHESIVE. SHOULD CRACKS BE FOUND DURING THE INSPECTION, THE FRAME WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW FRAME THAT HAS THE REINFORCEMENT BRACE INSTALLED. THE CAMPAIGN BEGAN ON JANUARY 21, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-714-572-1490.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Injuries	Typical mileage*
StructureFrame and members; Frame and members › Underbody shields	3	2	2	7,320 mi
Service brakes	2	2	2	—
Fuel/propulsion system	1	0	0	—
Vehicle speed control	1	0	0	—
Engine	1	0	0	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Service brakesCrash1 injury
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUZUKI GSX-R1000. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, HE ATTEMPTED TO SWITCH LANES WHILE DECELERATING. THE BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED AND CAUSED THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO THE CONCRETE DIVIDER. THE CONTACT WAS TRANSPORTED FROM THE CRASH SITE AND SUFFERED HEAD TRAUMA, A BROKEN LEFT FEMUR, AND NERVE DAMAGE TO THE LEFT LEG. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,500.
Apr 28, 2013 · 7,500 miles
Service brakesCrash1 injury
FRONT BRAKES LOCKED UP ON 2006 GSXR 1000, CAUSING FRONT END OF MOTORCYCLE TO SLIDE OUT. FRONT BRAKE PISTONS AND PADS DID NOT RETRACT AS SUPPOSED TO PRIOR TO CRASH, CAUSING MORE DRAG AND HEAT BUILD UP. WITH MORE HEAT BUILT UP, THE BRAKE FLUID AND ANY TRAPPED AIR, EXPANDED AND CAUSED THE CALIPER PISTONS AND PADS TO ENGAGE THE ROTOR SUDDENLY AND CAUSED BRAKE LOCK UP. RIDER WAS EJECTED FROM THE MOTORCYCLE AT AROUND 30 MPH AND ROLLED FOR AROUND 50 FEET. BIKE SLID ON ITS SIDE AND HAD EXTENSIVE BODY AND CONTROLS DAMAGE. RIDER WAS TAKEN TO ER AND UNDERWENT SEVERAL HOURS OF TESTS, XRAYS, CTSCANS, ETC. RIDER SUFFERED DEEPLY BRUISED/HAIR-LINE CRACKED RIBS AND SEVERE ROAD RASH ON KNEES. RIDER WAS…
Oct 10, 2013 · 23,300 miles
Fuel/propulsion system
I HAVE AN 06 GSXR 1000. MY BIKE IS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AS THE 07 RECALL WHICH IS: "DUE TO IMPROPER SHAPE OF THE INTERNAL MECHANISM THAT MOVES THE ISC VALVE, THE VALVE MAY REMAIN IN THE OPEN POSITION INSTEAD OF MOVING TO THE CORRECT START-UP POSITION. THIS CAN RESULT IN NO-LOAD ENGINE IDLE SPEEDS AS HIGH AS 5000 RPM THE NEXT TIME THE ENGINE IS STARTED. IF THE RIDER CHOOSES TO OPERATE THE MOTORCYCLE IN THIS CONDITION, THE RIDER MAY HAVE DIFFICULTY OPERATING THE MOTORCYCLE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH." I CALLED SUZUKI TO TRY AND SEE IF I COULD QUALIFY FOR THE 07 RECALL, BUT THEY BASICALLY TOLD ME THEY WOULD DO ABSOLUTELY NOTHING FOR ME. THIS BIKE IS 5 YEARS OLD WITH ONLY 20K, IT SHOULD…
Aug 12, 2013 · 20,000 miles
Structure › Frame and membersCrash
I RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER FROM SUZUKI MOTORS ABOUT MY 06 GSXR 1000. THE RECALL IS FOR THE FRAME CRACKING UNDER STRESS. I TOOK THE FRAME TO A LOCAL SUZUKI DEALERSHIP AND THEY TOLD ME THE FRAME HAD A HAIRLINE CRACK IN IT. THE SERVICE MANAGER INFORMED ME THE FRAME WAS ON THE RECALL LIST AND THAT IT MOST LIKELY SHOULD BE REPLACED. HE SENT PHOTOS OF THE FRAME TO SUZUKI MOTORS ALMOST A MONTH AND A HALF AGO. THREE WEEKS INTO THE PROCESS THEY HAD A SERVICE REP FROM THE DEALER COME TO MY HOUSE AND TOOK PICS OF THE OTHER PARTS OF MY MOTORCYCLE. I WAS TOLD THAT WAS ALL SUZUKI NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE PROCESS. THEN ANOTHER WEEK WENT PAST AND I STILL GOT NO RESPONSE BACK FROM THE DEALER SO I WENT TO THE…
Oct 2, 2008 · 7,320 miles
Structure › Frame and members › Underbody shields1 injury
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUZUKI GSX-R1000. WHILE RIDING OVER A BUMP AT 95 MPH, THE MAIN FRAME UNDERNEATH THE FUEL TANK SNAPPED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE CONTACT WAS INJURED. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO DRIVER ERROR AND NOT A MANUFACTURER DEFECT. THE CONTACT, HOWEVER, BELIEVES IT WAS DUE TO A MANUFACTURER DEFECT. THE POWERTRAIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 9,000.
Jun 6, 2007 · 9,000 miles
Structure › Frame and membersCrash1 injury
MY SON WAS RIDING HIS 2006 SUZUKI GSX R1000 ON THE INTERSTATE (75 MPH). THE FRAME BROKE AND HE WENT DOWN. NO OTHER VEHICLES INVOLVED. *NM
Sep 12, 2006 · 4,198 miles

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.