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2006 Yamaha YZFR6Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2006 Yamaha YZFR6, most often about the vehicle speed control. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints55 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage4kVehicle speed control, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 5, 2010. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Yamaha YZFR6 has problems

5 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
Vehicle speed control22
Engine and engine cooling10
Fuel system, gasoline10
Seats11

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

2 recalls

2006 Yamaha YZFR6 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.

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Vehicle speed control

Recall 06V-442 · Nov 2, 2006 · 13,000 vehicles

Risk. IF THE SCREWS FALL OUT, THEY COULD GET CAUGHT IN THE THROTTLE VALVE WHICH COULD PREVENT THE OPERATOR FROM REDUCING ENGINE SPEED PROPERLY.

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

2006 vs. every other YZFR6 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 YZFR6 median. How we score

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In owners' words

What YZFR6 owners report

Recent vehicle speed control complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 YAMAHA R6 WITH AN ODOMETER READING OF 1,000 MILES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE GOING AROUND A CURVE AT 40 MPH AND SHIFTING INTO THIRD GEAR THE THROTTLE FROZE IN AND OPEN POSITION AND THE MOTORCYCLE STARTED TO RAISE UP. THE CONTACT PUSHED THE MOTORCYCLE TO THE SIDE,…
Complaint 10183150 · Feb 21, 2007 · 1,000 miles
MY THROTTLE GOT STUCK OR IT FELT AS IT DID, I WASN'T ABLE TO STOP I HELD THE BRAKES BUT COULDN'T STOP, AFTER THAT I STARTED GETTING SCARED I HIT THE KILL SWITCH NOTHING THE BIKE STAYED ON,ALL I THOUGHT WAS JUMPING OFF SO I DID, IT REALLY SCARED ME, WHEN I JUMPED I GOT A KNEE INJURY. *NM
Complaint 10178125 · Jan 8, 2007 · 6,000 miles

Own a 2006 YZFR6?

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