2002 Yamaha YZFR6L Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2002 Yamaha YZFR6L, and owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2002 Yamaha YZFR6L. 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.
27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2002 Yamaha YZFR6L have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 4,486 miles. Complaints peaked in 2003 with 18 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“I have 2002 yamaha yzfr6 that has never been raced and has been ridden normally through it's lifetime. Second gear has started to slip. This is a known problem with the r6. I have not repaired the mot”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 29, 2005 · Power train
“2002 yamaha yzf r6 bought new 8-25-02.battery leaked acid onto rear shock,swingarm,shift lever,rear set,chain guardd,chain,sprocket.date of leak was 6-7-04.battery acid stained all parts.caused chain”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 30, 2004 · Electrical system
Compare Yamaha YZFR6L model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Yamaha YZFR6L model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 Yamaha YZFR6L | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 Yamaha YZFR6L | 1 | 3 |
| 2001 Yamaha YZFR6L | 0 | 2 |
| 2002 Yamaha YZFR6L | 0 | 27 |
Checking a specific 2002 Yamaha YZFR6L
How do I know if my 2002 Yamaha YZFR6L 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.