2020 YAMAHA YZF-R1 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
0
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2020 YAMAHA YZF-R1
The 2020 YAMAHA YZF-R1 has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2020 YAMAHA YZF-R1
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2020 YAMAHA YZF-R1. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2020 YAMAHA YZF-R1
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2020 YAMAHA YZF-R1. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 YAMAHA YZF-R1M. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MOTORCYCLE'S BODY HAD HEATED UP, WHILE IDLE AT A RED LIGHT, TO THE POINT WHERE IT CAUSED FIRST DEGREE BURNS TO THE CONTACT. THE CONTACT STATED THEY RECEIVED BURNS TO THEIR INNER LEG AND THIGH AREA, DESPITE, WEARING JEANS. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NEEDED. THE CONTACT CONTACTED THE DEALER BROWARD MOTORSPORTS OF FT LAUDERDALE (2100 W SUNRISE BLVD SUITE 161, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33311; PHONE: (954) 467-0990) TAKEN THE MOTORCYCLE TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND A CASE WAS OPENED REGARDING THE MATTER. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60. *DT*JB*LN CONSUMER STATED STRANGE NOISE CAME FROM THE ENGINE, NOISE APPARENTLY GENERATED BY THE ENGINE VALVES OR THE TIMING BELT WHICH OVERHEATED.*JB
Safety Rating for the 2020 YAMAHA YZF-R1
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2020 YAMAHA YZF-R1 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2020 YAMAHA YZF-R1
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2020 YAMAHA YZF-R1. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
MSA2019-001 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ALL YTD-COMPATIBLE MODELS New YDT Special Tool and Bluetooth® Capabilities
NHTSA Investigations for the 2020 YAMAHA YZF-R1
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the YAMAHA YZF-R1
- 2015 YAMAHA YZF-R1 — 10 complaints
- 2016 YAMAHA YZF-R1 — 0 complaints
- 2020 YAMAHA YZF-R1 (current)
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