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Suzuki GSX-1300RK8 recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 3 owner complaints for the Suzuki GSX-1300RK8, covering model year 2008. Electrical System is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 1 recall campaign on file
  • 3 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 1 model year with data (2008)
  • top component: Electrical System (1 complaint)
  • latest recall 08V249000 (reported Jun 3, 2008)
  • 0 complaints reporting a crash (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting an injury (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Suzuki GSX-1300RK8 complaints by model year

1 model year · NHTSA complaints

All 3 complaints are for the 2008 model year.

Suzuki GSX-1300RK8 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Suzuki GSX-1300RK8 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
200830000

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Suzuki GSX-1300RK8 components

top 3 · NHTSA categories

Electrical System is the component named most often, in 1 complaint (33.3% of all 3), followed by Power Train (1) and Structure (1).

Components named most often in Suzuki GSX-1300RK8 complaints (top 3)
Components named most often in Suzuki GSX-1300RK8 complaints (top 3)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Electrical System133.3%
Power Train133.3%
Structure133.3%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Suzuki GSX-1300RK8 recalls

1 campaign · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name GSX-1300RK8, newest first. The only campaign, 08V249000, covers model year 2008.

  • 1 recall campaign
Suzuki GSX-1300RK8 recall campaigns covering each model year
2008: 1 campaign

  1. NHTSA campaign 08V249000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Ignition › Switch

    Model year 2008

    American Suzuki is recalling 9,109 MY 2008 GSX1300R motorcycles. Improper routing of the ignition switch wiring harness can cause a bent portion of the wiring harness to flex rather than slide when the handlebar is moved from right to left or left to right. Repeated side-to-side movement of the handlebar, and flexing of the bent portion wiring harness, can eventually cause the ignition switch lead wires to become cut or broken.

    Consequence:
    This can result in intermittent or complete loss of electrical power, which can result in loss of lighting and/or stalling of the engine, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the ignition switch lead wire routing. If the lead wire harness is incorrectly routed, dealers will replace the lower portion ignition switch (which contains the ignition switch lead wires) and make sure that the wiring harness is properly routed. The recall began on June 10, 2008. Owners may contact American Suzuki at 1-800-255-2550.

    Filed by Suzuki Motor USA, LLC

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Suzuki GSX-1300RK8 questions

4 questions

How many recalls does the Suzuki GSX-1300RK8 have?

NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall campaign for the Suzuki GSX-1300RK8, covering model year 2008. The campaign, 08V249000, was reported on June 3, 2008 and is filed under “Electrical system”.

What is the most common Suzuki GSX-1300RK8 complaint?

Electrical System is the component named most often: 1 complaint, or 33.3% of all 3. Power Train (1) and Structure (1) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Suzuki GSX-1300RK8?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Suzuki dealer.

How many Suzuki GSX-1300RK8 complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 3 complaints, 0 report a crash, 0 a fire, 0 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.