2011 YAMAHA YZF-R1 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2011 YAMAHA YZF-R1
The 2011 YAMAHA YZF-R1 has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2011 YAMAHA YZF-R1
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2011 YAMAHA YZF-R1. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2011 YAMAHA YZF-R1
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 YAMAHA YZF-R1. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
CLUTCH HAS A GRAB FEELING. WHILE STARTING TO MOVE RELEASING THE CLUTCH CAUSES THE MOTORCYCLE TO JERK WHEN APPLYING THROTTLE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 YAMAHA YZF R1. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSIS AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT A ROD WENT THROUGH THE MOTOR AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NEED A NEW ENGINE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN ABUSED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 560.
Safety Rating for the 2011 YAMAHA YZF-R1
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2011 YAMAHA YZF-R1 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2011 YAMAHA YZF-R1
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2011 YAMAHA YZF-R1
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the YAMAHA YZF-R1
- 2006 YAMAHA YZF-R1 — 12 complaints
- 2011 YAMAHA YZF-R1 (current)
- 2015 YAMAHA YZF-R1 — 10 complaints
- 2016 YAMAHA YZF-R1 — 0 complaints
Other YAMAHA Models
- YAMAHA ROAD STAR — 326 total complaints
- YAMAHA YAMAHA — 209 total complaints
- YAMAHA YZFR1 — 132 total complaints
- YAMAHA ROAD STAR WARRIOR — 125 total complaints
- YAMAHA BOLT — 112 total complaints
- YAMAHA FJR1300 — 99 total complaints
- YAMAHA FJR13 — 82 total complaints
- YAMAHA ROAD STAR SILVERADO — 80 total complaints