2015 Yamaha YZFR1 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2015 Yamaha YZFR1, and owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. At least one recall carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2015 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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Manual transmission (power train) Do not drive
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2015 YZFR1, YZFR1C, YZFR1MF and YZFR1MFC motorcycles manufactured August 1, 2014, to June 1, 2015. The affected motorcycles have transmission gears that may fail.
Remedy: Yamaha has notified owners, and dealers will replace the transmission assembly with an improved one, free of charge. The recall began on December 4, 2015. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926.…
4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2015 Yamaha YZFR1 have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 1,800 miles. Complaints peaked in 2015 with 4 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Internal yamaha documents have surfaced which detail a manufacturing defect in all 2015 r1's, resulting in catastrophic failure of the 2nd gear, and deformation/breakage of the 3d and 4th gears. The f”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 8, 2015 · Power train
“Rumors arose about an intent to recall all 2015 yamaha yzfr1/r1m motorcycles due to a serious manufacturing defect in the 2nd gear wheel and pinion of the transmission. I called yamaha motor USA on no”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 6, 2015 · Engine
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 2015 Yamaha YZFR1
How do I know if my 2015 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 2015 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 15V802000).
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.