Does the 2018 Suzuki GSX250R have any recalls?

Transport Canada lists 2 campaigns and the U.S. NHTSA lists 2 for the 2018 Suzuki GSX250R. Matched by make, model, and model year. Many recalls affect only specific VIN ranges — confirm with your dealer using your full VIN.

How do I know if a recall applies to my 2018 Suzuki GSX250R?

Recalls are matched by make, model and model year, but many cover only certain VIN ranges. Confirm with your manufacturer or dealer using your full VIN, or use the official Transport Canada or NHTSA lookup.

Are recall repairs free?

Yes. In both Canada and the United States the manufacturer must fix a recalled defect at no charge, through a franchised dealer.

RECALLS — MAKE · MODEL · YEAR

2018 Suzuki GSX250R recalls

4 safety recall campaigns have been filed for the 2018 Suzuki GSX250R with Transport Canada and the U.S. NHTSA. Here is what both agencies say.

Canadian recalls: 02
U.S. recalls: 02
Total campaigns: 04

Transport Canada recalls

Lights And Instruments#2021135March 10, 2021
390 units affected
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.
Brakes#2019271June 6, 2019
390 units affected
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 intentions. This could increase the risk of a crash Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their motorcycle to a dealer to install an improved rear brake stop lamp switch.

Canadian data updated August 24, 2026

U.S. NHTSA recalls

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS#20V612000September 30, 2020
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2018 GSX250R and GSX250RZ motorcycles. The low and/or high beam headlight may fail.
Risk: The sudden loss of low and/or high beams can reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS#19V418000June 5, 2019
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.
Risk: A failure of the brake light to illuminate, or continued illumination when the brakes are not being applied, can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.

Does this recall apply to my vehicle?

Matched by make, model, and model year. Many recalls affect only specific VIN ranges — confirm with your dealer using your full VIN.

What to do

Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer in both countries. To confirm a recall applies to your specific vehicle, or to book the work, contact your manufacturer or dealer with your full VIN, or use the official channel:

NHTSA recall lookup (search by VIN) — U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Defects and recalls database — Transport Canada

Check a 2018 Suzuki GSX250R VIN

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