2020 YAMAHA YZF-R1 Engine Problems
1 NHTSA complaint on file
Engine Issues in the 2020 YAMAHA YZF-R1
1 engine complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2020 YAMAHA YZF-R1. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Engine 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