2015 Yamaha Yzfr1m problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension (1) · Power Train (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Suspension:rear:shock Absorber 2015-04-14 · campaign 15V221000 · 350 vehicles
Defect: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2015 YZFR1M motorcycles manufactured January 19, 2015, to March 23, 2015. The affected motorcycles may have been built with an improperly manufactured rear shock absorber. The nut on the damper rod for these shock absorbers may loosen, resulting in a loss of damping and the possible disassembling of the shock.
Risk: If the damper rod nut loosens, shock absorber performance would be affected, possibly causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the motorcycles and replace any affected rear shock absorbers, free of charge. The recall began on April 29, 2015. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990095.
Service bulletins (6)
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 the magnesium oil strainer cover is no longer manufactured and has been superseded to the current aluminum oil strainer cover.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
Power Train:automatic Transmission 2015-12-04 · M2015-013R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
summary to be provided on a future date.
Visibility:rearview Mirrors/Devices:exterior 2015-08-26 · TB-M-2015-011 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
yamaha mc: certain motorcycles experience, on rear view mirrors, an excessive vibration, while driving, due to spring washers, of pivot points, being installed incorrectly causing free play. model 2015 yzf-r1f, yzf-r1mf. *pe
Electrical System:software 2015-05-19 · TB-M-2015-008 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
yamaha mc: communication control unit (ccu) in some motorcycles may experience a software glitch that prevents ccu to power down and also with key off, causes discharge of battery. model 2015 yzf-r1m. *pe
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 2015-05-11 · TE-M-2015-006 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
yamaha mc: information on discontinuation of suspension oil rt-43 used for certain models and replaced by an ultra high performance m1 suspension oil. no model or years listed. *pe
Suspension:rear:shock Absorber 2015-04-26 · TB-M2015-003RA · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
yamaha mc: tsb contains an owner's notification letter. select document search button below. some motorcycles were not manufactured with correct rear shock absorber piston rod nut and possibility of the piston rod nut loosen, causing poor handling. model 2015 yzfr1mf/fc. *pe
What owners report
2015-12-09 · Power Train · 1,200 mi“yamaha has issued a recall on a serious gearbox problem stating that the gearbox may fail and lock. they are telling people do not ride no one is receiving any information from yamaha unless thy are finding out via social media and contacting yamaha directly. this is a potentially life threatening fault and yet they are dragging their feet and s…”
2015-04-21 · Suspension · 160 mi“received a phone call notifying not to ride the bike; pending yamaha "intent to recall". improperly assembled rear shock could result in loss of control and crash. rear shock need to be replaced. no formal notice, no recall issued to date, no projected date for issue of recall or parts availability. total open ended, but i have an inoperable new $2…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.