2001 Yamaha YZFR6 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2001 Yamaha YZFR6, and owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2001 Yamaha YZFR6. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2001 Yamaha YZFR6 have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 9,920 miles. Complaints peaked in 2003 with 11 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Yamaha is aware of a bad nut and washer design, but will not repair, stripped output shaft which requires engine to be removed, due to bad part. They said the bulletin expired for the vehicle”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 7, 2023 · Power train
“As i'm riding the motorcycle it jumps out of second gear as i'm accelerating. This will be my 3rd transmission in 12000 miles. Something needs to be done. I do not abuse the motorcycle it causes the b”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 18, 2016 · Power train
Compare Yamaha YZFR6 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Yamaha YZFR6 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 Yamaha YZFR6 | 1 | 3 |
| 2000 Yamaha YZFR6 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 Yamaha YZFR6 | 0 | 28 |
| 2002 Yamaha YZFR6 | 0 | 3 |
| 2003 Yamaha YZFR6 | 0 | 2 |
| 2004 Yamaha YZFR6 | 0 | 2 |
| 2006 Yamaha YZFR6 | 1 | 4 |
| 2007 Yamaha YZFR6 | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 Yamaha YZFR6 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 Yamaha YZFR6 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 Yamaha YZFR6 | 1 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2001 Yamaha YZFR6
How do I know if my 2001 Yamaha YZFR6 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.
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.
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.