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2013 Suzuki GSX-R1000Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2013 Suzuki GSX-R1000, most often about the power train. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 13V-449 the manufacturer reports only 30% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 30%Owner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage0kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 30, 2015. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2013 Suzuki GSX-R1000 has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2013 Suzuki GSX-R1000 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

48%repaired · 2016 Q3

Power train: manual transmission

Recall 14V-629 · Oct 7, 2014 · 23,073 vehicles · 11,142 repaired

Risk. If the drive chain adjuster gets damaged, the drive chain may come off, removing power to the rear wheel, and increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

30%repaired · 2015 Q1

Service brakes

Recall 13V-449 · Oct 18, 2013 · 208,966 vehicles · 63,082 repaired

Risk. As a result, front braking power may be reduced increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Suzuki.

Best & worst years

2013 vs. every other GSX-R1000 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the GSX-R1000 median. How we score

'01'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'17'18'21
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What GSX-R1000 owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 SUZUKI GSX-R1000 MOTORCYCLE. WHILE SHIFTING FROM FIRST GEAR TO THE SECOND GEAR AT 5 MPH, THE ENGINE REVVED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO RAISE OFF THE GROUND AND FLIP OVER. THE CRANK COVER AND TAIL LIGHT WERE FRACTURED AND THE FRONT RIM SUSTAINED DAMAGE. THE CONTACT WAS…
Complaint 10731250 · Jun 30, 2015 · 286 miles

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