2004 Yamaha YZFR1 Problems
- Complaints
- 37filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 5,850miles, 34 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2004 Yamaha YZFR1 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 37 consumer complaints for the 2004 Yamaha YZFR1. The part named most often is electrical system, with 19 complaints (51% of the total), followed by engine cooling (7) and fuel system (6). 34 of the complaints include a mileage, and 97% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 5,850 miles. Of all complaints, 6 involved a crash, 6 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 3 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
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.
- Electrical system19 51%
- Engine cooling7 19%
- Fuel system6 16%
- Other or unknown3 8.1%
- Tires2 5.4%
- Engine1 2.7%
- Body and structure1 2.7%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “Was returning from a vacation trip and bike started sounding funny. Then on highway lights and gauges started going on the interstate bike stalled lalmost locking up bike in curve while riding on wet road. Several tractor trailers were behind me and nearly almost killed me from the sudden change of speed due to bike killing power. Managed to get to side of interstate. Killed my battery to no return 80+$. Open searching web after getting hope looked at the stator and flywheel(rotar) magnets are everywhere!!!!!!! This almost killed me!!! …”
NHTSA complaint #10734846, filed 2015-07, 18,000 milesEngine cooling: “Motorcycle 2004 Yamaha r1 the motorcycle engine cuts out and starts to surge, at idle the rpms drop by half and usually dies totally. This happens anywhere I stop and let off the gas. I have almost wrecked numerous times because of this. It started about 1 year ago at about 3000 miles on the odometer.”
NHTSA complaint #10161944, filed 2006-07, 3,000 milesFuel system: “My 2004 r1 cuts out while driving and dies when you pull the clutch. I am a tech at a auto dealer and it feels like the throttle position loses signal. If the problems persists and the bike dies with the clutch out, the rear wheel will lock! The dealers will not warranty this part. This is not a wear and tear item and it is a safety concern.”
NHTSA complaint #10162839, filed 2006-07, 9,500 milesVehicle speed control: “I have a 2004 Yamaha r1 that would idle down to 500 RPM and then shut off while bike was in motion. This happened many times until the bike would not run for a mile before shutting off. The only way to shut the bike back on was to turn the key completely off and then turn the bike back on. I took the bike to heyser cycle in laurel, md. They replaced the tps sensors with no resolve. Then finally replaced the entire set of throttle bodies which seemed to cure the problem.. This was replaced in march of 2005. I had approx. 11,000 miles on the odometer. …”
NHTSA complaint #10162057, filed 2006-07, 21,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
97% of the 34 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 3,000 and 10,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
- 06V371000Sep 28, 2006Vehicle speed controlCovers: Yamaha YZFR1 2004–2005, XV1700 2002–2005, FJR1300 2003–2005 +1 more
On certain motorcycles, an improperly designed throttle position sensor could cause an intermittently unstable idle when the engine is at idling speed when the motorcycle is stopped or during low-speed operations. The engine could stall as a result.
Recall details for the 2004 Yamaha YZFR1 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
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.
- 10030233May 7, 2009Engine cooling. Yamaha motorcycle: hard to start when cold, erratic, or won't idle. A possible cause is insufficient valve clearance. Effects all yzf-r6v/w/x models and yzf-r1/r6 models. No model years listed.
- 10020286Jul 26, 2006Vehicle speed control. Unstable engine idling.
- 10015687Mar 31, 2005Fuel system. Service manual additions - fuel hose connector information.
Other model years of the Yamaha YZFR1
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 10 | 1,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2007 | 90 | 98 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2006 | 10 | 12,761 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2005 | 9 | 5,180 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2004 | 37 | 5,850 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2004 Yamaha YZFR1 have?
NHTSA recorded 37 consumer complaints for the 2004 Yamaha YZFR1 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2004 Yamaha YZFR1 is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 19 complaints (51% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 7.
Has the 2004 Yamaha YZFR1 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2004 Yamaha YZFR1 reported?
Among the 34 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 5,850 miles and the middle half falls between 3,000 and 10,000 miles; 97% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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.