2015 Yamaha YZFR1 recalls and problems

The 2015 Yamaha YZFR1 has 1 recall and 10 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is power train.

Do not drive warning. NHTSA and the manufacturer advise owners not to drive affected vehicles until the recall repair is done. Affected campaign: 15V802000.
2015 Yamaha Yzf-R1
Photo: 2015 Yamaha Yzf-R1 by Rainmaker47, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2015 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

High complaint count among 14 YZFR1 model years — 4th most.

1recalls
10complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
1,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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1 recall

Power Train

Nov 30, 2015 · NHTSA campaign 15V802000 · 2,921 vehicles
Do not drive

Problem: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2015 YZFR1, YZFR1C, YZFR1MF and YZFR1MFC motorcycles manufactured August 1, 2014, to June 1, 2015. The affected motorcycles have transmission gears that may fail.

Risk: If the gears fail, the transmission may lock up, resulting in a loss of vehicle control, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

Yamaha has notified owners, and dealers will replace the transmission assembly with an improved one, free of charge. The recall began on December 4, 2015. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 99100.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Power Train10
Engine3
Service Brakes1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2015 vs. other Yamaha YZFR1 years

2001: 1 complaints20012002: 1 complaints2003: 2 complaints20032004: 37 complaints2005: 9 complaints20052006: 10 complaints2007: 90 complaints2007902008: 3 complaints2009: 2 complaints20092011: 2 complaints2013: 1 complaints20132014: 1 complaints2015: 10 complaints20152020: 1 complaints20201

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2015. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2015 Yamaha YZFR1 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2015 Yamaha YZFR1, the latest from Nov 30, 2015 (power train). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Yamaha YZFR1?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention power train (10), engine (3), service brakes (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.

Is it safe to drive the 2015 Yamaha YZFR1?

1 recall for this model year carries a "Do Not Drive" advisory. Only vehicles with the recall open are affected — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.