Yamaha YZF-R6 problems & recalls
NHTSA records for 1999–2014: 4 recall campaigns and 52 owner complaints. Pick a model year.
By year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 | 3 |
| 2000 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 | 0 | 28 |
| 2002 | 0 | 3 |
| 2003 | 0 | 2 |
| 2004 | 0 | 2 |
| 2005 | 1 | 2 |
| 2006 | 2 | 5 |
| 2007 | 1 | 3 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 | 1 |
What owners complain about (all years)
Recent recalls
Wheels #14V644000 · 2014 · 28 units
Problem: Yamaha motor corporation, u.s.a. (yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2014 yamaha yzf-r6 motorcycles manufactured august 1, 2014, to september 1, 2014. the front and rear wheels of the affected motorcycles may have been manufactured with insufficient hardness.
Risk: If the wheels have insufficient hardness, the wheels may loosen and/or air may leak from around the tire bead. either condition increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Yamaha has notified owners, and dealers will replace the front and rear wheel and tire assemblies, free of charge. the recall began on october 30, 2014. owners may contact yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. yamaha's number for this recall is 990088.
Exterior Lighting #10V365000 · 2010 · 53,449 units
Problem: Yamaha is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2010 yzf-r6 motorcycles manufactured from august 2005 through march 2010. the motorcycle's front side reflector was not placed at the proper height which fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Risk: Visibility of the motorcycle will be decreased, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Yamaha will notify owners and dealers will repair the motorcycles free of charge. the safety recall began on august 12, 2010. owners may contact yamaha at 1-800-962-7926.
Vehicle Speed Control #06V442000 · 2006 · 13,000 units
Problem: On certain motorcycles, the air filter mounting screws may come loose and fall out.
Risk: If the screws fall out, they could get caught in the throttle valve which could prevent the operator from reducing engine speed properly. this could result in a loss of control and a vehicle crash with injury or death.
Fix: Dealers will replace the air filter element with a new one that is designed to hold the screws securely free of charge. the recall began on november 29, 2006. owners may contact yamaha at 714-761-7842.
Unknown Or Other #00V076000 · 2000 · 17,146 units
Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. the screws holding the sidestand switch can loosen and fall out due to engine heat and vibration. if this happens, the sidestand switch would not function correctly, so it would be possible to ride the motorcycle with the sidestand in the down position.
Risk: This condition would increase the risk that the sidestand could hit the ground during a turn, which could cause loss of control of the motorcycle.
Fix: Dealers will replace the screws holding the sidestand switch.
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