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2015 Yamaha YZFR1mfProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2015 Yamaha YZFR1mf, most often about the engine. 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 complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Engine

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 18, 2015. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2015 Yamaha YZFR1mf 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
Engine10
Power train10

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

1 recall

2015 Yamaha YZFR1mf 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 YZFR1mf 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 YZFR1mf median. How we score

'15
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What YZFR1mf owners report

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

INTERNAL YAMAHA DOCUMENTS HAVE SURFACED WHICH DETAIL A MANUFACTURING DEFECT IN ALL 2015 R1/R1M MOTORCYCLES, RESULTING IN CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE 2ND GEAR, AND DEFORMATION/BREAKAGE OF THE 3D AND 4TH GEARS. THE FAILURE MODE CAUSES THE REAR WHEEL TO LOCK UP WITHOUT WARNING.THEY STATE THAT RIDERS…
Complaint 10811070 · Dec 18, 2015

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