Yamaha YZFR1 recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
7 recalls found for the Yamaha YZFR1 in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 175 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
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Newest Yamaha YZFR1 recalls
- Nov 30, 201515V802000Power train2,921 vehiclesYamaha YZFR1, YZFR1C and 2 more models
The affected motorcycles have transmission gears that may fail.
Do not drive until repaired
- Feb 10, 201414V044000Exterior lighting24,000 vehiclesYamaha YZFR1 and XTZ12
In the affected motorcycles, use of the headlight may generate enough heat to cause the bulb connections to expand, resulting in arcing in the headlight bulb socket which could…
- Apr 1, 201414E012000Equipment, steering2,827 vehiclesDucati 848, Ducati 916 and 6 more models
These dampers were sold for use as aftermarket equipment on Yamaha R1, R6, and FZ6, Suzuki TL1000 R and GSX1300R, Honda CB600RR, and Ducati Monster 1000, 748, 848, 916, 996, and…
- Sep 17, 200909V360000Vehicle speed control180 vehiclesYamaha FJR1300, FZS600 and 1 more model
The throttle position sensor can fail.
- Aug 15, 200808E052000Equipment10,000 vehiclesSuzuki SV650S, Suzuki GSX1300R and 9 more models
The lobe height on some of these levers are smaller and do not properly engage the stomp lamp switch which will not deactivate when the driver releases the brake lever.
- Sep 28, 200606V371000Vehicle speed control39,757 vehiclesYamaha XV1700, FJR1300 and 2 more models
On certain motorcycles, an improperly designed throttle position sensor could cause an intermittently unstable idle when the engine is at idling speed when the motorcycle is…
- May 2, 200606E035000Service brakes, hydraulic1,611 vehiclesDucati 749, Ducati 999 and 2 more models
Certain crg front brake levers, model RB-511 designed for use on 2004-2006 yamaha yzf-R1 motorcycles, and 2005-2006 yamaha yzf-R6 motorcycles.