Model year record

2007 Suzuki GSX-R1000 recalls & problems

The 2007 Suzuki GSX-R1000 has 2 safety recalls and 24 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is vehicle speed control (11 complaints).

Recalls2safety recalls

Complaints24filed by owners

Crashes · fires11 · 1reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths12 · 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).

Vehicle speed controlAug 15, 2007

Vehicle speed control

Recall 07V36200013,398 vehicles

Problem: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, EACH TIME THE IGNITION SWITCH IS TURNED OFF, THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) PRE-SETS THE POSITION OF THE IDLE SPEED CONTROL (ISC) VALVE FOR SUBSEQUENT ENGINE STARTING BY OPENING THE VALVE COMPLETELY AND THEN CLOSING IT TO A START-UP POSITION.
Risk: 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.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ISC VALVE WITH AN IMPROVED PART, AND WILL ALSO REPLACE THE ECM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 22, 2007. 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	Fires	Injuries	Typical mileage*
Vehicle speed control	11	7	0	8	948 mi
StructureFrame and members; Frame and members › Underbody shields	4	1	0	1	7,000 mi
Power trainClutch assembly; Manual transmission	3	0	0	0	1,000 mi
Service brakes	3	2	0	2	—
Fuel system, gasolineStorage › Tank assembly	2	1	1	1	—
Engine and engine cooling	1	1	0	1	—
Electrical system	1	0	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
while traveling at 55mph and just exiting a corner my front brake without any warning and instantly locked up sending me and my bike to the highway in A Skid. there is a known problem with using aftermarket levers after the recalled master cylinder has been changed.this problem poses a serious risk to many if not addressed and remedied. there was a police report that does not reflect what actually happened at all. I did over the winter service my bike adding new levers. related info can be obtained online.
Mar 21, 2023
Service brakes
SUZUKI WILL NOT PERFORM THE RECALL ON MY BRAKE FOR THE MASTER CYLINDER. THE BIKE HAS NO FRONT BRAKES AND THEY WILL NOT SEND ME THE NEW PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR. THEY ARE TELLING I MUST PAY TO GET IT TOWED TO A DEALER 2 HRS FROM MY HOUSE TO GET IT REPAIRED. IF THEY WON'T PAY FOR THE TOW THEN THEY NEED TO SEND ME THE PART SO I CAN COMPLETE THE REPAIR MYSELF.
Apr 16, 2021
Service brakesCrash1 injury
FRONT BRAKES ARE NOT STOPPING THE BIKE INSTEAD IT BECOMES JUMPY FROM THE TRIPLE TREE. IT HAPPENS WHEN EVER COMING FROM A STOP OF 10 MPH
Jan 17, 2017 · 40,000 miles
Power train › Manual transmission
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUZUKI GSX-R 1000. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DURING WINTER AND FALL MONTHS THE CLUTCH BECAME INOPERABLE. THE DEALER MADE THREE ATTEMPTS TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 12,524. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1200.
Nov 1, 2007 · 1,200 miles
Electrical system
FOR SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN #2098 FROM SUZUKI MOTORCYCLE MODEL 2007 GSX-R1000. IDLE SPEED CONTROL VALVE REPLACEMENT KIT INCLUDES: ISC VALVE SET AND ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE. THE ECM HAS TWO WIRING HARNESSES THAT PLUG INTO IT, AND IF THE DEALER DOESN'T USE DIELECTRIC GREASE WHEN THEY REPLACE THE ECM, CORROSION CAN OCCUR, CAUSING PINS TO BREAK OFF, AND ENGINE UNEXPECTEDLY SHUT OFF IN OPERATION. *TR
Apr 30, 2010 · 8,108 miles
Structure › Frame and members
I HAVE A 2007 SUZUKI GSX-R 1000 SPORTSBIKE AND THE FRAME BROKE IN HALF AT THE WELDS. IT IS A VERY CLEAN BREAK AT THE WELDS. I HAVE SEARCHED ONLINE AND FOUND MANY OTHER COMPLAINTS OF THE SAME ISSUE FOR THE SAME BIKE. SUZUKI DOES HAVE A RECALL ON THE 05/06 GSXR 1000 FRO THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR
Aug 11, 2009 · 9,123 miles
Structure › Frame and members › Underbody shields
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUZUKI GSX-R1000. WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE COLLAPSED TO THE GROUND. THE CONTACT RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE FRAME WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT WEIGHED DOWN AT THE TIME OF THE FAILURE. HIS VEHICLE MODEL YEAR WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 09V022000 (STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDER BODY SHIELDS). HE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER, BUT HAS NOT RECEIVED A RESPONSE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 8,000.
Jun 4, 2009 · 8,000 miles
Engine and engine coolingCrash1 injury
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUZUKI GSX-R1000 K7. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL AND THE MOTORCYCLE FLIPPED OVER. THE CONTACT WAS THROWN FROM THE VEHICLE. HE WAS IN INTENSIVE CARE FOR OVER TEN DAYS AND IS NOW IN A REHABILITATION PROGRAM AT THE HOSPITAL. THE CONTACT SUFFERED TRAUMATIC HEAD INJURY, A FRACTURED COLLARBONE, AND POSSIBLY A BROKEN BONE, IN ADDITION TO SIGNIFICANT CUTS AND BRUISES. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS UNKNOWN. A WEEK AFTER THE INCIDENT, THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE PERTAINING TO THE SAME FAILURE. THE CONSUMERS FATHER RESEARCHED THE DEFECTS AND FOUND OTHER FAILURES SIMILAR TO WHAT HE…
Jun 7, 2008 · 10 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.