2014 Yamaha YZFR6 recalls and problems

The 2014 Yamaha YZFR6 has 1 recall and 2 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is electrical system.

How the 2014 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Low complaint count among 11 YZFR6 model years — 8th most.

1recalls
2complaints
2crashes
0fires
1injuries
19median 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

Wheels

Oct 14, 2014 · NHTSA campaign 14V644000 · 28 vehicles

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.

Remedy & notes

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.

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

Electrical System1
Engine1
Fuel System1
Traction Control System1
Vehicle Speed Control1

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

2014 vs. other Yamaha YZFR6 years

2000: 1 complaints20002001: 28 complaints2001282002: 3 complaints20022003: 2 complaints20032004: 2 complaints20042005: 3 complaints20052006: 5 complaints20062007: 3 complaints20072009: 1 complaints20092014: 2 complaints20142016: 2 complaints20162

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2014. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2014 Yamaha YZFR6 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2014 Yamaha YZFR6, the latest from Oct 14, 2014 (wheels). 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 2014 Yamaha YZFR6?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention electrical system (1), engine (1), fuel system (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.