Yamaha FZ1 Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 18 consumer complaints across the 2 model years of the Yamaha FZ1 (2006–2007) that have at least 5 complaints. 2007 has the most, with 9. Across all years, the part named most often is body and structure (11 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All FZ1 model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 9 | 35,000 | 0 | 1 | — | Not enough data |
| 2006 | 9 | 41,312 | 0 | 1 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Body and structure11 52%
- Electrical system5 24%
- Other or unknown2 9.5%
- Engine2 9.5%
- Fuel system1 4.8%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2006: “Due to manufacturer design the magnets on the stator fly wheel became compromised. The result is a failed charging system. Possible internal motor damage as well. I was on the freeway when I smelled the components burning up and my seat became very hot.”
NHTSA complaint #11325720, filed 2020-05, 65,000 miles2007: “I own an early 2007 FZ1 motorcycle. The machine is in mint condition with only 15,000 miles. On february 25th 2016 I noticed a large crack in the frame weld on the right side. It starts at the bottom and climbs the weld over 2 inches, cleanly through to the other side. For the past month I have been stressing day-in and day-out trying to solve this nightmare. I've brought the machine to my local authorized dealer and submitted a repair order only to get a quote of $3500 to replace the frame. …”
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology