Does the 2005 Yamaha YZFR1 have any recalls?

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment, steering, vehicle speed control, service brakes, hydraulic. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2005 Yamaha YZFR1 recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Yamaha dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2005 Yamaha YZFR1?

9 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2005 Yamaha YZFR1 recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2005 Yamaha YZFR1. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Yamaha been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Yamaha dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

2005 Yamaha YZFR1 recalls, newest first

April 1, 2014NHTSA 14E0120002,827 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment

Aftermarket equipment: applies only if this part was installed

Summary: Ohlins Racing AB (Ohlins) is recalling certain steering dampers kits manufactured with an incorrectly machined bracket. 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 998 motorcycles. Also included are universal steering damper kits with part numbers SD 000 through SD 005. The affected brackets may crack.
Consequence: If there is a crack in the steering bracket, at low speeds it may cause the steering to lock, leading to personal injury or a crash.
Remedy: Ohlins will notify the distributors and provide their customers with a new bracket. The recall began in November 2013. Owners may contact Ohlins USA at 1-828-692-4525. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 13E-034.
Components: Equipment; Steering

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 17, 2009NHTSA 09V360000180 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle speed control

Summary: Yamaha is recalling certain model year 2005 motorcycles manufactured between October 2004 and April 2005. The throttle position sensor can fail.
Consequence: Failure of the throttle position sensor could cause the engine to stall which could result in a crash.
Remedy: Yamaha will notify owners and replace the throttle position sensor free of charge. The safety recall began on October 7, 2009. Owners may contact yamaha at 1-714-761-7300.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 28, 2006NHTSA 06V37100039,757 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle speed control

Summary: 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 stopped or during low-speed operations. The engine could stall as a result.
Consequence: If the engine stalls after the operator disengages the clutch in a low gear while riding, the rear tire might slip momentarily if the operator abruptly re-engages the clutch. This could result in a crash with injury or death.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the throttle position sensor free of charge. The recall began on October 16, 2006. Owners may contact yamaha at 1-888-88-yamaha.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 2, 2006NHTSA 06E0350001,611 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic

Aftermarket equipment: applies only if this part was installed

Summary: 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. Model RB-512 is designed for use on 2003-2006 ducati 749 and 999 motorcycles, and on 2004-2006 aprilia mille r motorcycles. Due to a misalignment of the pivot bore, the brake lever could become seized in the brake engaged position, thereby preventing the front brake from disengaging.
Consequence: A non-release condition could cause drag on the front brake system, which could possibly result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Crg will notify owners and replace the rocker for the front lever free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during may 2006. Owners may concact crg at 831-763-7811.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 9 complaints about the 2005 Yamaha YZFR1 with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 6
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Electrical system1
Electrical system › Ignition1
Engine and engine cooling1
Engine and engine cooling › Engine1
Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system1

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Questions

Does the 2005 Yamaha YZFR1 have any recalls?: 4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment, steering, vehicle speed control, service brakes, hydraulic. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2005 Yamaha YZFR1 recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Yamaha dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2005 Yamaha YZFR1?: 9 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.