2015 Yamaha YZFR1 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 30%of 10 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 906miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine of the 2015 Yamaha YZFR1, 30% of the 10 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 906 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 miles“Recall campaign 15v802. Oil was leaking on the bottom right side of the motorcycle (rear tire+exhaust+all the plastic covers+ right side of the motor).”
NHTSA complaint #10825947, filed 2016-02, 906 milesEngine: other model years
Other parts of the 2015 Yamaha YZFR1
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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