2015 Yamaha Yzfr1mf problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (1)
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.
What owners report
2015-12-18 · Power Train“internal yamaha documents have surfaced which detail a manufacturing defect in all 2015 r1/r1m motorcycles, 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. yamaha has stated …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.