2015 Yamaha YZFR1 Problems
- Complaints
- 10filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 1,000miles, 7 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 11 do-not-drive
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2015 Yamaha YZFR1 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2015 Yamaha YZFR1. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 10 complaints (100% of the total), followed by engine (3) and brakes (1). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 1,000 miles. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign (1 marked do-not-drive) and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign filed under the same part.
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.
- Transmission and drivetrain10 100%
- Engine3 30%
- Brakes1 10%
Example complaints
Transmission and drivetrain: “My new vehicle purchased in november, 2015, has a defect with the transmission that may cause it to lock up at speed. The manufacturer's fix is to bring the vehicle back to dealer for a complete engine teardown although technicians are not trained to perform this type of process. The estimated time to get an appointment with a dealer due to Yamaha corp. Not releasing parts is two months. When I called Yamaha to ask them to buy the vehicle back so that may purchase a trouble-free vehicle was, this is your vehicle, your problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10811092, filed 2015-12, 1,000 milesEngine: “Rumors arose about an intent to recall all 2015 Yamaha YZFR1/r1m motorcycles due to a serious manufacturing defect in the 2nd gear wheel and pinion of the transmission. I called Yamaha motor USA on november 25th, 2015 for clarification. I spoke with a customer relations specialist who told me not to ride the motorcycle, that doing so could result in serious personal injury or death. I'm curious why it wasn't a priority for Yamaha to notify owners immediately if the issue is serious enough to cause injury or death. I've received the office recall notice outlining what needs to be done. …”
NHTSA complaint #10808622, filed 2015-12, 1,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 7 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 906 and 1,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- Power train › Manual transmissionCovers: Yamaha YZFR1 2015, YZFR1MF 2015
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.
Recall details for the 2015 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. 1 on record; the latest 1 are shown.
- 10234194Mar 14, 2023Engine cooling. 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…
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 2015 Yamaha YZFR1 have?
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2015 Yamaha YZFR1 as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2015 Yamaha YZFR1 is reported most often?
Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 10 complaints (100% of the total), followed by engine with 3.
Has the 2015 Yamaha YZFR1 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year, 1 of them with a do-not-drive advisory. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2015 Yamaha YZFR1 reported?
Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 1,000 miles and the middle half falls between 906 and 1,000 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 30, 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.