2005 Yamaha Yzf-R6 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (1) · Fuel System, Other:delivery (1) · Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Exterior Lighting 2010-08-05 · campaign 10V365000 · 53,449 vehicles
Defect: YAMAHA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2010 YZF-R6 MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 2005 THROUGH MARCH 2010. THE MOTORCYCLE'S FRONT SIDE REFLECTOR WAS NOT PLACED AT THE PROPER HEIGHT WHICH FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Risk: VISIBILITY OF THE MOTORCYCLE WILL BE DECREASED, POSSIBLY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: YAMAHA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE MOTORCYCLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 12, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT YAMAHA AT 1-800-962-7926.
Service bulletins (3)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 2015-05-01 · TE-M-2015-004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
yamaha mc: procedural information on shift shaft tips for primary gear driven removal and installation is being provided. model yzf-r6. no years listed. *pe
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 2009-05-07 · TB-M2009-008 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
yamaha motorcycle: hard to start when cold, erratic, or won't idle. a possible cause is insufficient valve clearance. effects all yzf-r6v/w/x models and yzf-r1/r6 models. no model years listed. *pe
Power Train 2006-02-24 · 200603 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
drive sprocket retaining nut and lock washer replacement. *tt
What owners report
2017-03-30 · Power Train · 5 mi“i was in motion on my 2005 yamaha yzf-r6 and heard rattling sound like something was loose. when i removed the front sprocket cover the nut was barely holding on to the threads.…”
2008-02-10 · Fuel System, Other:delivery · 3,500 mi“while riding my motorcycle (2005 yamaha r6) the idle would often go so low and stall. this has happened several time on local streets as well as highways. this has caused several traffic jams and potential accidents. i have read alot of online blogs where other people were also having the same issue. some say it is a faulty tps. *tr…”
2005-07-12 · Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan“dt: the contact owns a 2005 yamaha yzfr6. while riding the bike the cooling fan stays on and it drains the battery. the cooling fan is only supposed to come on at certain times to cool the bike, but the consumers stays on all the time. the bike has been in the shop for this problem four different times. *nm …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.