2009 Suzuki GSX1300R
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2009 Suzuki GSX1300R is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 6 on record.
2009 Suzuki GSX1300R at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2009 Suzuki GSX1300R recalls 2
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 AN400, AN400A, DL1000, GSX1300R, 2008-2009 GSF1250S and GSF1250SA, 2008 GSX1300BK and GSX1300BKA, 2008-2010 GSX650F, GSX-R600, GSX-R750, VLR1800, VLR1800T, and 2009-2010 SFV650 and VZ1500 motorcycles. Due to a problem with the circuit board for the regulator/rectifier power module, the motorcycle may not sufficiently charge the battery …
Fix: Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the regulator/rectifier, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 4, 2016. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-444-5077. Suzuki's number for this recall is 2A56 to 2A64.
SUZUKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 2007 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2009, EQUIPPED WITH REGULATOR/RECTIFIER ASSEMBLIES, SUZUKI PART NUMBERS 32800-41F11, 32800-15H10, 32800-05H11, 32800-41G10, 32800-15H00, 32800-18H00, 32800-05G10, 32800-10G10, 32800-05H20, OR 32800-06G01. SOME REGULATOR/RECTIFIER ASSEMBLIES WERE PRODUCED WITH INSUFFICIENT ADHESION BETWEEN THE POWER MODU…
Fix: SUZUKI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND SUZUKI DISTRIBUTORS WILL REPLACE THE REGULATOR/RECTIFIER WITH AN IMPROVED PART FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 2, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-714-572-1490.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 2
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered.
SUZUKI: AN ASSEMBLY AND PREDELIVERY SERVICE GUIDE WILL NOT BE ISSUED FOR GSX1300RK9 BECAUSE THE SET UP PROCEDURE REMAINS SIMILAR TO GSX13004K8. TO SET UP A GSX1300RK9, PLEASE USE GSX1300RK8 ASSEMBLY AND PREDELIVERY SERVICE GUIDE AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OUTL…
Bulletin SB-09-22 · Equipment · Oct 2008SUZUKI MOTORCYCLE: THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL INFORMATION FOR THE GSX1300RK9. PLEASE PLACE A COPY OF THIS BULLETIN WITH YOUR DEALERSHIP'S GSX1300R SERVICE MANUAL. MODELS GS, GSX, GSX-R. *PE
Bulletin SB-190 · Equipment · Oct 2008Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the GSX1300R. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 1
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2009 Suzuki GSX1300R. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Electrical
On certain motorcycles, the regulator/rectifier assembly may have been produced with insufficient adhesion between the power module (circuit board) and the rectifier case. Due to this insufficient adhesion, heat generated on the power module circuit board can cause the circuit board to deform. This could cause excessive heat on the circuit board and uncontrolled electric curren…
Transport Canada #2016022 · Jan 2016Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
About the Suzuki GSX1300R
The Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa is a sports motorcycle made by Suzuki since 1999. It immediately won acclaim as the world's fastest production motorcycle, with a top speed of 303 to 312 km/h.
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