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1999 Suzuki HayabusaProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 1999 Suzuki Hayabusa, most often about the structure. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints61 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem4Structure

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 29, 2002. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1999 Suzuki Hayabusa has problems

6 complaints 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
Structure40
Power train21
Engine and engine cooling11
Fuel system, gasoline11

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

1 recall

1999 Suzuki Hayabusa 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.

–no report yet

Engine and engine cooling: engine

Recall 99V-270 · Oct 12, 1999 · 2,670 vehicles

Risk. SUDDEN ENGINE FAILURE COULD CAUSE THE REAR WHEEL TO LOCKUP, DISTURBING THE RIDER'S ABILITY TO CONTROL THE MOTORCYCLE.

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

1999 vs. every other Hayabusa 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 Hayabusa median. How we score

'99'00'02'18'22'23'24
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Hayabusa owners report

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

I WOULD LIKE TO BRING TO YOUR ATTENTION OF IMPROPER WELDING OF THE ALUMINUM SUBFRAME ( LOCATED UNDER PASSENGER SEAT ) ON THE '19992000 SUZUKI HAYABUSA. THERE HAVE BEEN INCIDENTS OF THE SUBFRAME BREAKING AT THE WELDS, FROM WHAT I UNDERSTAND SUZUKI IS NOT TAKING RESPONSIBILITY ON ANY TYPE OF RECALL.…
Complaint 759959 · Mar 29, 2002
HAVE SEEN AND READ REPORTS THAT THE ALUMINUM SUBFRAME ON THIS '99 MOTORCYCLE IS UNSAFE. IT IS SUSPECTED THAT THIS CRITICAL COMPONENT WILL FAIL WITH GREATER FREQUENCY OVER TIME DUE TO FATIQUE. NLM
Complaint 759957 · Mar 28, 2002
AS I HAVE SAID MY SUBFRAME HAS NOT FAILED YET BUT OTHERS HAVE, THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS, PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS, SUZUKI IS DOING NOTHING ABOUT THIS IN THE U.S.A. BUT THEY HAVE RECALLED AND REPLACED THEM IN THE U.K. WHY ONLY IN THE U.K. ? THANK YOU NLM
Complaint 759889 · Mar 27, 2002

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