2015 Yamaha Yzfr1 problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (1)
Power Train:manual Transmission 2015-11-30 · campaign 15V802000 · 2,921 vehicles ⚠ DO NOT DRIVE
Defect: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2015 YZFR1, YZFR1C, YZFR1MF and YZFR1MFC motorcycles manufactured August 1, 2014, to June 1, 2015. The affected motorcycles have transmission gears that may fail.
Risk: If the gears fail, the transmission may lock up, resulting in a loss of vehicle control, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Yamaha has notified owners, and dealers will replace the transmission assembly with an improved one, free of charge. The recall began on December 4, 2015. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 99100.
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 the magnesium oil strainer cover is no longer manufactured and has been superseded to the current aluminum oil strainer cover.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
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.