repaired · 2015 Q1
Service brakes
Risk. As a result, front braking power may be reduced increasing the risk of a crash.
2005 Suzuki GSX-R600Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2005 Suzuki GSX-R600, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 13V-449 the manufacturer reports only 30% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 5, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2005 Suzuki GSX-R600 has problems
5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Service brakes3 crash/fire/injury
2Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 4 | 3 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2005 Suzuki GSX-R600 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.
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
2005 vs. every other GSX-R600 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-R600 median. How we score
'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What GSX-R600 owners report
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
ON JUNE 2021 I RECIVED A RECALL PLANFET FROM SUZUKY USA THAT MY 2005 SUZUKY GXRZ 600 HAS A RECALL ON THE MASTER CILINDER FRONT BRACKES AFTER I RECIVED THAT NOTICE I CALL THE PHONE NUMBER THAT WAS ON THE NOTICE AFTER I CALL THEY GAVED ME 2 DIFERENTS PLACES WHERE I COULD BRING THE BIKE WICH I COSE…
I HAVE OWNED A 2005 SUZUKI GSX-R 600 FOR THE PAST 5 YEARS. I GOT A MANUFACTURER SAFETY RECALL NOTICE ON MY FRONT BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER SO I CONTACTED MY LOCAL SUZUKI DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE "FREE" SERVICE DONE ON MY MOTORCYCLE. I DROPPED MY MOTORCYCLE OFF AT THE DEALERSHIP ON 8/2/18. I WAS TOLD THE…
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND A CAR PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF ME AND I COULDN'T STOP. THE BRAKES WOULD NOT HOLD. I T-BONED THE CAR RESULTING IN NEAR FATAL INJURIES.
Own a 2005 GSX-R600?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.