2006 Yamaha YZFR6 Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 3,500miles, 4 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2006 Yamaha YZFR6 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2006 Yamaha YZFR6. The part named most often is other or unknown, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control (2) and engine cooling (1). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 3,500 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 4 technical service bulletins for this model year. Vehicle speed control 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.
- Other or unknown2 40%
- Engine cooling1 20%
- Fuel system1 20%
- Seats1 20%
Example complaints
Other or unknown: “- the contact owns a 2006 Yamaha r6 with an odometer reading of 1,000 miles. The contact stated that while going around a curve at 40 MPH and shifting into third gear the throttle froze in and open position and the motorcycle started to raise up. The contact pushed the motorcycle to the side, crashed, and the motorcycle caught on fire. The contact later received the recall 06v442000 which was the noted the same failure as the contacts vehicle had right before the crash. …”
NHTSA complaint #10183150, filed 2007-02, 1,000 milesVehicle speed control: “My throttle got stuck or it felt as it did , I wasn't able to stop I held the brakes but couldn't stop , after that I started getting scared I hit the kill switch nothing the bike stayed on ,all I thought was jumping off so I did , it really scared me , when I jumped I got a knee injury.”
NHTSA complaint #10178125, filed 2007-01, 6,000 milesEngine cooling: “2006 Yamaha yzf-r6 engine shuts off without warning for no apparent reason. Approximately 6000 miles on odometer. Fuel pump and tps replaced. Still sporadically shuts off.”
NHTSA complaint #10177707, filed 2007-01, 6,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 1,000 and 6,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 10V365000Aug 5, 2010Exterior lightingCovers: Yamaha YZFR6 2005–2010
Yamaha is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2010 yzf-r6 motorcycles manufactured from august 2005 through march 2010. The motorcycle's front side reflector was not placed at the proper height which fails to comply with the requirements of federal…
- 06V442000Nov 2, 2006Vehicle speed controlCovers: Yamaha YZFR6 2006
On certain motorcycles, the air filter mounting screws may come loose and fall out.
Recall details for the 2006 Yamaha YZFR6 → · 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. 4 on record; the latest 4 are shown.
- 10058505May 1, 2015Equipment. Yamaha mc: procedural information on shift shaft tips for primary gear driven removal and installation is being provided. Model yzf-r6. No years listed.
- 10055289Feb 7, 2014Equipment. Yamaha mc: when looking for technical information, a comprehensive index is provided regarding technical solutions for various problems.
- 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.
- 10023798Oct 17, 2007Equipment. Yamaha motorcycle - 2006-2007 yzf-r6 -- service manual correction - crankshaft bearing selection formula.
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 2006 Yamaha YZFR6 have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2006 Yamaha YZFR6 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2006 Yamaha YZFR6 is reported most often?
Other or unknown is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control with 2.
Has the 2006 Yamaha YZFR6 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2006 Yamaha YZFR6 reported?
Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 3,500 miles and the middle half falls between 1,000 and 6,000 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.