2015 Yamaha Yzf-R1 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (9) · Service Brakes (1)
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Compared against other Yamaha Yzf-R1 model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (1)
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.
Engine And Engine Cooling 2023-03-14 · M2023-002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the 2015 ~ 2021 yzf-r1 and yzf-r1m oil strainer cover has been changed due to procurement reasons. the magnesium oil strainer cover is no longer manufactured and has been superseded to the current aluminum oil strainer cover. as a result, when replacing the magnesium oil strainer cover with the alum
What owners report
2016-04-17 · Power Train · 3,400 mi“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 decelerated within that range the squeal stops. i am no…”
2016-02-13 · Power Train · 906 mi“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…”
2016-02-02 · Service Brakes · 56 mi“this is my second 2015 yamaha yzf-r1 motorcycle. the first one was never registered, but was defective on the dealer's showroom floor. this second motorcycle was a replacement for the first. now that i have received this recall, i was told the motorcycle was unsafe to drive at any time and that it was to be brought back to the dealership for im…”
2016-01-19 · Power Train“2015 yamaha yzf-r1. consumer writes in regards to not enough has been done to remedy the transmission replacement recall notice problems. *smd …”
2015-12-18 · Power Train · 1,000 mi“my new vehicle purchased in november, 2015, has a defect with the transmission that may cause it to lock up at speed. the manufacturer's fix is to bring the vehicle back to dealer for a complete engine teardown although technicians are not trained to perform this type of process. the estimated time to get an appointment with a dealer due to yamah…”
2015-12-14 · Power Train · 230 mi“after hearing rumors about a transmission recall on the 2015 yamaha r1 motorcycles, i received my recall letter in the mail. yamaha states that 2nd, 3rd and 4th transmission gears will need to be replaced due to deformation/breakage. i just recently purchased the bike (less than two months ago) and i am very uncomfortable with a brand new $16,000 …”
2015-12-08 · Power Train“internal yamaha documents have surfaced which detail a manufacturing defect in all 2015 r1's, 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 should cease riding immediately. i have not been notified in any …”
2015-12-06 · Power Train · 1,000 mi“rumors arose about an intent to recall all 2015 yamaha yzfr1/r1m motorcycles due to a serious manufacturing defect in the 2nd gear wheel and pinion of the transmission. i called yamaha motor usa on november 25th, 2015 for clarification. i spoke with a customer relations specialist who told me not to ride the motorcycle, that doing so could result …”
2015-12-04 · Power Train“rumors of transmission recall emerged online, saying the transmission will have to be replaced inside the engine of the motorcycle. this defect could result in the motorcycles transmission locking and the back wheel locking resulting in injury or death. i called yamaha corp december 2nd and the representative told me to stop riding the bike. she to…”
2015-12-02 · Power Train · 2,600 mi“at the time of this report there has been no official recall for this motorcycle. i just wanted to make aware that myself have been told to nor ride this motorcycle as the second gear in the transmission could fail and cause catastophic failure, resulting in injury and or death to rider. this effects all 2015 yamaha r1...model year 2015. yamaha i…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.