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2015 Yamaha YZFR1Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 10 owner complaints about the 2015 Yamaha YZFR1, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 15V-802 the manufacturer reports only 86% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Lowest repair rate 86%Owner complaints100 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage1kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 17, 2016. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2015 Yamaha YZFR1 has problems

10 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train100
Engine30
Service brakes10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2015 Yamaha YZFR1 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

86%repaired · 2017 Q1

Power train: manual transmission

Do not drive

Recall 15V-802 · Nov 30, 2015 · 2,921 vehicles · 2,513 repaired

Risk. If the gears fail, the transmission may lock up, resulting in a loss of vehicle control, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Yamaha.

Best & worst years

2015 vs. every other YZFR1 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the YZFR1 median. How we score

'98'99'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'20
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What YZFR1 owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I HAD THE TRANSMISSION RECALL DONE 12/23/2015 AT DON AND ROYS MOTORSPORTS IN BROOKFIELD WISCONSIN AND I WAS ABLE TO RIDE IT, DUE TO WEATHER, 04/17/2016. DURING THE RIDE THE BIKE HAD A SQUEAL OR HUMMING SOUND WHEN I WAS ACCELERATING OR MAINTAINING SPEED BETWEEN 60 AND 70 MPH IN ANY GEAR. WHEN I…
Complaint 10859975 · Apr 17, 2016 · 3,400 miles
2015 YAMAHA YZF-R1. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO NOT ENOUGH HAS BEEN DONE TO REMEDY THE TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT RECALL NOTICE PROBLEMS. *SMD
Complaint 10838270 · Jan 19, 2016
RECALL CAMPAIGN 15V802. OIL WAS LEAKING ON THE BOTTOM RIGHT SIDE OF THE MOTORCYCLE (REAR TIRE+EXHAUST+ALL THE PLASTIC COVERS+ RIGHT SIDE OF THE MOTOR). *TR
Complaint 10825947 · Feb 13, 2016 · 906 miles

Own a 2015 YZFR1?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.