NHTSA recalls & complaints · 2002–2009

Suzuki GZ250 recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 3 owner complaints for the Suzuki GZ250, covering model years 2002 to 2009. The 2006, 2007 and 2009 model years drew the most complaints (1 each), and 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)
7 model years with data (2002–2009)

most complaints: 2006, 2007, 2009 (1 for that model year)
top component: Electrical System (1 complaint)
latest recall 07V515000 (reported Nov 5, 2007)

0 complaints reporting a crash (0.0%)
1 complaint reporting a fire (33.3%)
0 complaints reporting an injury (0.0%)
0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Suzuki GZ250 complaints by model year

3 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2006, 2007 and 2009 model years share the highest count, 1 complaints each.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years

Suzuki GZ250 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death

Suzuki GZ250 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model year	Complaints	Reporting a fire
2006	1	0
2007	1	0
2009	1	1
All model years	3	1

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

Most-reported Suzuki GZ250 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 Tires (1).

Components named most often in Suzuki GZ250 complaints (top 3)

Components named most often in Suzuki GZ250 complaints (top 3)
Component	Complaints	Share of complaints
Electrical System	1	33.3%
Power Train	1	33.3%
Tires	1	33.3%

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 GZ250 recalls

1 campaign · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name GZ250, newest first. The only campaign, 07V515000, covers model years 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007.

1 recall campaign

Suzuki GZ250 recall campaigns covering each model year
2002: 1 campaign	2003: 1 campaign	2004: 1 campaign	2005: 1 campaign	2006: 1 campaign	2007: 1 campaign

NHTSA campaign 07V515000
Reported Nov 5, 2007
Exterior Lighting
Model years 2002–2007
The rear reflex reflector on affected GS500 motorcycles and the rear and side reflex reflectors on affected GZ250 motorcycles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, 'lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.' The reflex reflectors have a reflected light output at some measurement angles that is less than the minimum output required by the standard.
Consequence:
It is possible that this could contribute to a motorist's not noticing the motorcycle in darkness, which may contribute to a crash.
Remedy:
Dealers will replace the non-complying reflex reflectors with complying reflectors. The recall began on November 16, 2007. Owners may contact 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
Field	What it tells you
Campaign number	NHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
Component	The system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
Summary	What the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
Consequence	The safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
Remedy	What 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 GZ250 questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Suzuki GZ250 have?

NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall campaign for the Suzuki GZ250, covering model years 2002 to 2009. The campaign, 07V515000, was reported on November 5, 2007 and is filed under “Exterior lighting”.

Which Suzuki GZ250 model year has the most complaints?

The 2006, 2007 and 2009 model years tie, with 1 complaints each out of 3. Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Suzuki GZ250 complaint?

Electrical System is the component named most often: 1 complaint, or 33.3% of all 3. Power Train (1) and Tires (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 GZ250?

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 GZ250 complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 3 complaints, 0 report a crash, 1 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.

8 models · most complaints first

The Suzuki models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the Suzuki VIN decoder with every Suzuki model page, WMI code and VIN note.

Suzuki Forenza 2004–2008 · 6 recalls · 907 complaints
Suzuki Grand Vitara 1999–2013 · 15 recalls · 639 complaints
Suzuki XL7 2001–2009 · 5 recalls · 380 complaints
Suzuki SX4 2000–2013 · 9 recalls · 312 complaints
Suzuki Verona 2004–2006 · 6 recalls · 216 complaints
Suzuki Reno 2004–2008 · 4 recalls · 173 complaints
Suzuki Sidekick 1995–2000 · 2 recalls · 149 complaints
Suzuki VZR1800 2006–2023 · 1 recall · 146 complaints

All Suzuki models and WMI codes Look up recalls by year

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.