2006 Suzuki GSX-R600 Problems
- Complaints
- 38filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 4,250miles, 30 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2006 Suzuki GSX-R600 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 38 consumer complaints for the 2006 Suzuki GSX-R600. The part named most often is fuel system, with 16 complaints (42% of the total), followed by electrical system (7) and engine cooling (7). 30 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 4,250 miles. Of all complaints, 8 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 6 an injury, 2 a death, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 6 technical service bulletins for this model year.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Fuel system16 42%
- Electrical system7 18%
- Engine cooling7 18%
- Body and structure4 11%
- Brakes2 5.3%
- Vehicle speed control2 5.3%
- Steering1 2.6%
- Tires1 2.6%
- Wheels1 2.6%
Example complaints
Fuel system: “Throttle response on my 2006 grxr 600 has been terrible since the day I bought the bike. It is near impossible to have throttle control at slow cornering speeds. Suzuki has offered no assistance with this bike since the day I bought it. This condition will cause an accident it is only a matter or time.”
NHTSA complaint #10286548, filed 2009-10, 500 milesElectrical system: “I was riding my motorcycle on a 2 lane road, when all of a sudden as I was riding my motorcycle just turned off. Without any warnings or anything. I was real close to getting hit by the car behind me when my bike shut off. Luckily the car behind me was able to stop in time before hitting me. As reading online this issue has happened to a lot of people with the same model bike and year. This issue was then taken to a shop to determine what happened, that when I was told that the stator regulator and rectifier was gone bad. …”
NHTSA complaint #10578236, filed 2014-04, 13,541 milesEngine cooling: “I had an overheating issue with the bike. The motorcycle had 800 miles on it. I was riding on the highway with the air temperature around 70 degree. The bike was running around 200 degrees. When I stopped for gas at the gas station the bike immediately overheated up to 250 degrees when I turned off the engine. An independent professional motorcycle repair shop repaired the bike after the failure and they found out that this series of bikes has a design failure at the thermostat housing. …”
NHTSA complaint #10162483, filed 2006-07, 800 milesBody and structure: “Broken frame-2006 Suzuki gxsr 600-drove off roadway onto to soft dirt. Caused serious injuries to my son and death. Recall january 2009 on 2006-2007 Suzuki motorcycle frames due to welds failing.”
NHTSA complaint #10291580, filed 2009-11, 12,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 30 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 800 and 11,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
- 13V449000Oct 18, 2013Service brakesCovers: Suzuki GSX-R600 2004–2013, GSX-R750 2004–2013, GSX-R1000 2005–2013
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2004-2013 GSX-R600 and GSX-R750, and model year 2005-2013 GSX-R1000 motorcycles. In combination with older brake fluid, corrosion of the brake piston inside of the front brake master…
Recall details for the 2006 Suzuki GSX-R600 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 6 on record; the latest 6 are shown.
- 10226253Oct 26, 2022Equipment, Brakes. Notification to distributors of a request to promote the disposal of old parts stock (revised).
- 10226252Oct 24, 2022Equipment, Brakes. Notification to distributors of a request to promote the disposal of old parts stock.
- 10020018Apr 19, 2006Brakes. Service manual correction - front brake lever.
- 10019791Apr 13, 2006Engine cooling. Service manual correction - damping force adjuster identification.
- 10019788Apr 13, 2006Body and structure. Setup manual correction - front reflector location.
- 10019787Apr 13, 2006Suspension. Service manual correction - rear sprocket nut tightening torque.
Other model years of the Suzuki GSX-R600
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 5 | 8,700 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2007 | 44 | 6,914 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2006 | 38 | 4,250 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2005 | 5 | 13,500 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Suzuki GSX-R600 model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2006 Suzuki GSX-R600 have?
NHTSA recorded 38 consumer complaints for the 2006 Suzuki GSX-R600 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2006 Suzuki GSX-R600 is reported most often?
Fuel system is named most often, in 16 complaints (42% of the total), followed by electrical system with 7.
Has the 2006 Suzuki GSX-R600 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2006 Suzuki GSX-R600 reported?
Among the 30 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 4,250 miles and the middle half falls between 800 and 11,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.