2018 Suzuki GSX250R
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2018 Suzuki GSX250R is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 5 on record.
2018 Suzuki GSX250R at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2018 Suzuki GSX250R recalls 2
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2018 GSX250R and GSX250RZ motorcycles. The low and/or high beam headlight may fail.
Fix: Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the headlight bulb and install a bulb retention spring clip, free of charge. The recall began March 29, 2021. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-844-352-4921.
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2018-2019 GSX250R motorcycles. Water intrusion may corrode the rear brake light switch causing the rear brake light to fail to illuminate or remain illuminated continuously when the brake is not applied.
Fix: Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear brake stop light switch, free of charge. The recall began June 28, 2019. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is 2A90.
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
NHTSA defect investigations 1
Loss of headlights Closed
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this Preliminary Evaluation (PE) on April 17th, 2020 to investigate Early Warning Reporting (EWR) reports submitted by Suzuki alleging loss of headlights on model year (MY) 2018 Suzuki GSX 250R motorcycles. On May 29, 2020, ODI learned, through the Suzuki response to an ODI Information Request (IR) letter, that they were aware of two complaints, multiple field reports,…
NHTSA #PE20004 · Exterior Lighting · opened Apr 2020 · closed Oct 2020An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.
Manufacturer service bulletins 24
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. Showing the 10 most recent of 24.
Customer reminder notification of open emissions recall campaign.
Bulletin EC-R17 · Engine · May 2025Customer notification of open emissions recall.
Bulletin EC-R18 · Fuel/propulsion System · Feb 2025Customer notification of open emissions recall campaign.
Bulletin EC-R17 · Engine · Oct 2024Customer reminder of open emissions recall campaign.
Bulletin EC-R16 · Engine · Jun 2024Customer notification of open emissions recall
Bulletin EC-R14 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Oct 2023Customer notification of open emission recall
Bulletin EC-R13 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jun 2023Customer notification of open emissions recall campaign
Bulletin EC-R12 · Engine And Engine Cooling, Electrical System · Feb 2023Customer notification of open emission recall campaign
Bulletin EC-R11 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Oct 2022Customer notification of open emissions recall campaign
Bulletin EC-R10 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jun 2022Customer notification of open emissions recall
Bulletin EC · Engine And Engine Cooling · Feb 2022Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the GSX250R. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 2
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2018 Suzuki GSX250R. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Lights And Instruments
Issue: On certain motorcycles, the headlamp bulb could fail prematurely. This can cause the headlight to turn off suddenly. Safety Risk: A headlight that fails could reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Suzuki will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your motorcycle to a dealer to replace the headlamp bulb.
Transport Canada #2021135 · Mar 2021Brakes
Issue: On certain motorcycles, water could enter the rear brake light switch and cause it to fail. This could cause the brake light not to come on when the rear brakes are applied or it could cause the brake light to stay on continuously when the ignition is on. Safety Risk: A brake light that does not work properly could result in road users being confused of a rider's intenti…
Transport Canada #2019271 · Jun 2019Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
About the Suzuki GSX250R
The Suzuki GSX250R is a motorcycle produced by Suzuki since 2017.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.