2001 Yamaha YZFR6 Problems
- Complaints
- 28filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 5,206miles, 19 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2001 Yamaha YZFR6 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 28 consumer complaints for the 2001 Yamaha YZFR6. The part named most often is electrical system, with 20 complaints (71% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (8) and body and structure (2). 19 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 5,206 miles. Of all complaints, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 2 technical service bulletins for this model year. Transmission and drivetrain 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 system20 71%
- Body and structure2 7.1%
- Suspension2 7.1%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “My 2001 Yamaha yzf r6 has a battery leak, I know a lot of people that had the same problem. When it leaked it damaged my swingarm, rear shock, and all related components. Yamaha since has secretively changed the design of the battery, and there are no recalls on older style battery, leaving the consumer with about 1700.00 dollars in damage.”
NHTSA complaint #10018839, filed 2003-05, 2,500 milesTransmission and drivetrain: “As I'm riding the motorcycle it jumps out of second gear as I'm accelerating. This will be my 3rd transmission in 12000 miles. Something needs to be done. I do not abuse the motorcycle it causes the bike to rapidly decelerate and could cause me to lose control.”
NHTSA complaint #10860201, filed 2016-04, 43,000 milesBody and structure: “I have the 2001 Yamaha r6 with 3600 miles on it and the battery has leaked all over the back of my bike causing my swing arm,chain,shock to get acid all over them.”
NHTSA complaint #10040867, filed 2003-09, 3,579 milesSuspension: “Battery acid from sealed battery leaking onto vital components. Metal break down from acid contact. Parts affected- drive chain, swingarm, rear shock and linkage hold shock to swingarm.”
NHTSA complaint #10014486, filed 2003-04, 5,206 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 19 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 2,500 and 14,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2001 Yamaha YZFR6 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.
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. 2 on record; the latest 2 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.
- 10019598Feb 24, 2006Transmission and drivetrain. Drive sprocket retaining nut and lock washer replacement.
Other model years of the Yamaha YZFR6
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 5 | 3,500 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2001 | 28 | 5,206 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2001 Yamaha YZFR6 have?
NHTSA recorded 28 consumer complaints for the 2001 Yamaha YZFR6 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2001 Yamaha YZFR6 is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 20 complaints (71% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 8.
Has the 2001 Yamaha YZFR6 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 2001 Yamaha YZFR6 reported?
Among the 19 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 5,206 miles and the middle half falls between 2,500 and 14,000 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 31, 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.