2006 YAMAHA YZF-R1 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
12
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 YAMAHA YZF-R1
The 2006 YAMAHA YZF-R1 has received a total of 12 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (3 complaints), Engine (2 complaints), and Vehicle Speed Control (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2006 YAMAHA YZF-R1
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2006 YAMAHA YZF-R1, potentially affecting up to 1,611 vehicles.
Recall 06E035000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
| 1,611 vehicles affected
Defect: 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, AND ON 2004-2006 APRILIA MILLE R MOTORCYCLES. DUE TO A MISALIGNMENT OF THE PIVOT BORE, THE BRAKE LEVER COULD BECOME SEIZED IN THE BRAKE ENGAGED POSITION, THEREBY...
Consequence: A NON-RELEASE CONDITION COULD CAUSE DRAG ON THE FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM, WHICH COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: CRG WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE ROCKER FOR THE FRONT LEVER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONCACT CRG AT 831-763-7811.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2006 YAMAHA YZF-R1
12 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 YAMAHA YZF-R1. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingheadlights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE MAGNETS ON THE FLY WHEEL CAME APART. MOTORCYCLE SHUT OF AT HI SPEEDS ALMOST CAUSING A CRASH ON A HIGHWAY. PIECES OF THE MAGNET WENT INTO CRANKCASE. BATTERY FAILED. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH YAMAHA ALL OVER INTERNET THREADS.
THE MAGNETS ON THE FLY WHEEL CAME APART. MOTORCYCLE SHUT OF AT HI SPEEDS ALMOST CAUSING A CRASH ON A HIGHWAY. PIECES OF THE MAGNET WENT INTO CRANKCASE. BATTERY FAILED. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH YAMAHA ALL OVER INTERNET THREADS.
TL-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 YAMAHA YZF-R1. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. DJR
I WAS IN FIRST GEAR RIDING THROUGH A NEIGHBORHOOD WHEN MY MOTORCYCLE STARTED TO JERK LIKE IT WAS STARVING FOR FUEL. I WAS UNABLE TO HOLD THE THROTTLE AT A CERTAIN LEVEL BECAUSE OF DANGEROUSLY JERKY MOTIONS. I PULLED THE CLUTCH IN TO COME TO A STOP AND AS THE RPM'S CAME DOWN TO NORMAL IDLE SPEED IT WENT PAST AND KILLED THE MOTOR. I BELIEVE AFTER HAVING DONE RESEARCH IT IS THE THROTTLE POSITIONING SENSOR WHICH WOULD BE AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE. *TR
I WAS IN FIRST GEAR RIDING THROUGH A NEIGHBORHOOD WHEN MY MOTORCYCLE STARTED TO JERK LIKE IT WAS STARVING FOR FUEL. I WAS UNABLE TO HOLD THE THROTTLE AT A CERTAIN LEVEL BECAUSE OF DANGEROUSLY JERKY MOTIONS. I PULLED THE CLUTCH IN TO COME TO A STOP AND AS THE RPM'S CAME DOWN TO NORMAL IDLE SPEED IT WENT PAST AND KILLED THE MOTOR. I BELIEVE AFTER HAVING DONE RESEARCH IT IS THE THROTTLE POSITIONING SENSOR WHICH WOULD BE AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2006 YAMAHA YZF-R1
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 YAMAHA YZF-R1 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 YAMAHA YZF-R1
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 YAMAHA YZF-R1
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the YAMAHA YZF-R1
- 2001 YAMAHA YZF-R1 — 1 complaint
- 2002 YAMAHA YZF-R1 — 1 complaint
- 2003 YAMAHA YZF-R1 — 1 complaint
- 2004 YAMAHA YZF-R1 — 43 complaints
- 2005 YAMAHA YZF-R1 — 4 complaints
- 2006 YAMAHA YZF-R1 (current)
- 2011 YAMAHA YZF-R1 — 2 complaints
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