2011 Yamaha YZFR1 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2011 Yamaha YZFR1. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2011 Yamaha YZFR1
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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Headlights (exterior lighting)
Yamaha Motor Corporation USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 YZFR1 motorcycles manufactured October 2008 through August 2013 and 2012-2013 XTZ12 motorcycles manufactured October 2011 through August 2013. In the affected motorcycles, use of the headlight may generate enough heat to cause the bulb connections to expand,…
Remedy: Yamaha will notify owners and dealers will replace the headlight socket, free of charge. The recall began on March 10, 2014. Owners may contact Yamaha at 1-800-962-7926.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2011 Yamaha YZFR1. 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 YZFR1 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Yamaha YZFR1 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 Yamaha YZFR1 | 0 | 3 |
| 1999 Yamaha YZFR1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2003 Yamaha YZFR1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 Yamaha YZFR1 | 0 | 6 |
| 2006 Yamaha YZFR1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2007 Yamaha YZFR1 | 0 | 90 |
| 2008 Yamaha YZFR1 | 0 | 3 |
| 2009 Yamaha YZFR1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2010 Yamaha YZFR1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 Yamaha YZFR1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 Yamaha YZFR1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 Yamaha YZFR1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Yamaha YZFR1 | 1 | 4 |
Checking a specific 2011 Yamaha YZFR1
How do I know if my 2011 Yamaha YZFR1 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 2011 Yamaha YZFR1; 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 14V044000).
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.