2005 Yamaha FZ6 Problems
- Complaints
- 14filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 4,400miles, 12 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2005 Yamaha FZ6 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 2005 Yamaha FZ6. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 6 complaints (43% of the total), followed by electrical system (4) and fuel system (3). 12 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 4,400 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 3 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine cooling6 43%
- Electrical system4 29%
- Fuel system3 21%
- Exterior lighting2 14%
- Brakes1 7.1%
- Engine1 7.1%
- Tires1 7.1%
- Wheels1 7.1%
Example complaints
Engine cooling: “I am aware of several dozen people who have had the same problem I am now having with failure of the throttle position sensor (tps) on a 2004-2005 Yamaha FZ6. This causes a new vehicle to run poorly and stall frequently until the part is replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10157605, filed 2006-05, 4,800 milesElectrical system: “My 2005 FZ6 ran flawlessly till 4000 mile then the idle was dropping to 600-800 and then would just die. I would turn key off and turn key on again and restart and it would run fine. It happens twice a week. Once on wet pavement it was feeling boggish I pulled clutch to see and it was 600-800 and died. I let out clutch and almost lost it. I read about several other owners experiencing same problem and some rumor it to the tps sensor.”
NHTSA complaint #10168366, filed 2006-09, 4,000 milesFuel system: “I was riding home on my 2005 Yamaha FZ6 motorcycle, when the engine began idling very rough. I had to roll on the throttle to keep the engine from stalling. Then a few seconds later I pulled in the clutch and the engine stalled completely. I was not able to restart the engine after 4 attempts. Then I turned the ignition off, and turned it back on, and the engine started as if there was no problem. Obviously, turning the ignition off and back on is merely a band aid for this issue, and not a permanent solution. …”
NHTSA complaint #10158254, filed 2006-05, 3,690 milesVehicle speed control: “Motorcycle has been idling poorly and stalling when coming off interstate riding. Gas mileage has also been dropping. Only recently, motorcycle stalled in center lane of highway at traffic signal at night, would not restart. Received fault code 15 corresponding to throttle position sensor. Replaced part. Learned of several other 2005 FZ6's with similar problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10161041, filed 2006-06, 17,648 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 12 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 1,200 and 7,500 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA investigations
- PE06020Motorcycle stallingClosed · May 23, 2006
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 3 on record; the latest 3 are shown.
- 10020286Jul 26, 2006Vehicle speed control. Unstable engine idling.
- 10019598Feb 24, 2006Transmission and drivetrain. Drive sprocket retaining nut and lock washer replacement.
- 10018653Nov 30, 2005Equipment. Service manual corrections - crankshaft journal bearing colors.
Other model years of the Yamaha FZ6
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 14 | 4,400 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2004 | 34 | 6,850 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2005 Yamaha FZ6 have?
NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 2005 Yamaha FZ6 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2005 Yamaha FZ6 is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 6 complaints (43% of the total), followed by electrical system with 4.
Has the 2005 Yamaha FZ6 been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2005 Yamaha FZ6 reported?
Among the 12 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 4,400 miles and the middle half falls between 1,200 and 7,500 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.