2008 Yamaha YZF-R6 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2008 Yamaha YZF-R6. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2008 Yamaha YZF-R6
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Exterior lighting
Yamaha is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2010 yzf-r6 motorcycles manufactured from august 2005 through march 2010. The motorcycle's front side reflector was not placed at the proper height which fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated…
Remedy: Yamaha will notify owners and dealers will repair the motorcycles free of charge. The safety recall began on august 12, 2010. Owners may contact yamaha at 1-800-962-7926.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2008 Yamaha YZF-R6. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Yamaha YZF-R6 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Yamaha YZF-R6 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Yamaha YZF-R6 | 1 | 2 |
| 2006 Yamaha YZF-R6 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 Yamaha YZF-R6 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 Yamaha YZF-R6 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 Yamaha YZF-R6 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 Yamaha YZF-R6 | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2008 Yamaha YZF-R6
How do I know if my 2008 Yamaha YZF-R6 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2008 Yamaha YZF-R6; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Yamaha dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 10V365000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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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.