2020 Yamaha YZFR1Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2020 Yamaha YZFR1, most often about the engine. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 26, 2020. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2020 Yamaha YZFR1 has problems

1 complaint 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
Engine11

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

0 recalls

2020 Yamaha YZFR1 recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2020 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

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
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In owners' words

What YZFR1 owners report

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

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.…
Complaint 11331051 · Jun 26, 2020 · 60 miles

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