Yamaha YFZR1K Recalls & Complaints by Model Year
NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 0 owner complaints across 2 model years of the Yamaha YFZR1K (1998–1999).
Pick your Yamaha YFZR1K model year
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 Yamaha YFZR1K | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 Yamaha YFZR1K | 2 | 0 |
All Yamaha YFZR1K recalls (2)
Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Yamaha YFZR1K, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.
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Unknown or other
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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the screws holding the sidestand switch.
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Pads (service brakes)
Vehicle description: motorcycles. The front brake pad material could separate from the backing plate due to insufficient adhesion.
Remedy: Dealers will install new front brake pads.
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- Road Star317 complaints
- Yamaha184 complaints
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- YZFR1114 complaints
- Bolt86 complaints
- Road Star Silverado76 complaints
- YZF-R161 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.