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2009 Suzuki VZR1800 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2009 Suzuki VZR1800 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2009 compare to other VZR1800 years?

VZR1800 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2009 highlighted106 complaints2006: 52 complaints2007: 106 complaints2008: 11 complaints2009: 1 complaints2010: 0 complaints2011: 1 complaints2012: 1 complaints2013: 0 complaints2014: 0 complaints2015: 0 complaints2023: 1 complaints
VZR1800 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2009 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2009 Suzuki VZR1800 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Transmission1100%

Does the 2009 Suzuki VZR1800 have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

15E053000SeatsJune 23, 2015 · 308 units

Defect

Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain Accessory Backrest Mounting Hardware kits, part numbers 990A0-75148 and 990A0-75148-BLK, manufactured March 1, 2012, to April 21, 2015. The affected hardware kits are for installing accessory backrests on 2006-2015 Suzuki VZR1800 (Boulevard M109R) motorcycles. The mounting hardware kits may include four 110mm bolts instead of two 75mm bolts and two 95mm bolts.

Consequence

If the backrest is installed with bolts that are too long, the mounting bolts may contact the rear tire, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will correct the mounting hardware as needed, free of charge. The recall began on July 21, 2015. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-444-5077.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“BIKE CURRENTLY HAS 1100 MILES. SINCE DAY 1 SHIFTING FROM FIRST GEAR TO SECOND GEAR IS HARD AND THE TRANSMISSION MAKES A HARD AND LOUD NOISE WHEN ENGAGING. DEALER SAID THAT THIS SYMPTOM WILL WEAR OFF IN TIME WITH MORE MILES. BASED ON WHAT OTHER OWNERS DESCRIBE ABOUT THE SECOND GEAR DISENGAGING.THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · June 1, 2010

2009 Suzuki VZR1800 — common questions

Is the 2009 Suzuki VZR1800 reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2009 Suzuki VZR1800 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2009 Suzuki VZR1800. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Suzuki VZR1800 years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the VZR1800 years to avoid are 2007, 2006. The cleanest record among VZR1800 years belongs to 2015.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.