The Lemon Index

Motorcycles · Yamaha · Sport

Yamaha YZF-R6.

Owner complaints to the U.S. government, 2005 to 2016 models.

Yamaha YZF-R6

Photos: Kuro202 (Wikimedia Commons)

15owner complaints
5recalls
47%involved a crash, fire or injury
2,163typical miles at complaint

What owners complain about. Share of complaints.

fuel system40%
engine20%
throttle & speed control20%
electrical13%
transmission & drivetrain13%

Recalls 5

  • Wheels 2014

    Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2014 Yamaha YZF-R6 motorcycles manufactured August 1, 2014, to September 1, 2014. The front and rear wheels of the affected motorcycles may have …

  • Exterior Lighting 2010

    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 COMP…

  • Vehicle Speed Control 2006

    ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE AIR FILTER MOUNTING SCREWS MAY COME LOOSE AND FALL OUT.…

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  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic 06E035000

    CERTAIN CRG FRONT BRAKE LEVERS, MODEL RB-511 DESIGNED FOR USE ON 2004-2006 YAMAHA YZF-R1 MOTORCYCLES, AND 2005-2006 YAMAHA YZF-R6 MOTORCYCLES. MODEL RB-512 IS DESIGNED FOR USE ON 2003-2006 DUCATI 749 AND 999 MOTORCYCLES…

  • Equipment 14E012000

    Ohlins Racing AB (Ohlins) is recalling certain steering dampers kits manufactured with an incorrectly machined bracket. These dampers were sold for use as aftermarket equipment on Yamaha R1, R6, and FZ6, Suzuki TL1000 R…

Recall repairs are free at any dealer. Check a specific bike's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by model year.

20052
20065
20073
20091
20131
20141
20162

Popular years get more complaints just because more were sold. There are no free U.S. sales figures by motorcycle model, so these are counts, not rates.

Filed as: YZFR6, YZF-R6, R6, YZF-R6C. Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Every motorcycle

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