2002 Yamaha YZFR6L Problems
- Complaints
- 27filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 3,850miles, 22 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns 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 2002 Yamaha YZFR6L (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 27 consumer complaints for the 2002 Yamaha YZFR6L. The part named most often is electrical system, with 25 complaints (93% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (3) and engine cooling (1). 22 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 3,850 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
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 system25 93%
- Engine cooling1 3.7%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “Battery from my 02 Yamaha r6 leaked. Im original owner and the bike has 6,000 miles on it. The acid leaked all over rear shock eating away the metal now the shock is ruined. Luckily I noticed before riding or posibly could of had an accident. The acid also leaked onto the swing arm and ate threw the finish on that also.”
NHTSA complaint #10036899, filed 2003-08, 6,137 milesTransmission and drivetrain: “I have 2002 Yamaha yzfr6 that has never been raced and has been ridden normally through it's lifetime. Second gear has started to slip. This is a known problem with the r6. I have not repaired the motorcycle yet but repairs will replace second gear, sixth gear, the shift fork for the gear and the shift drum. Repair cost is quoted at approximately $1500.”
NHTSA complaint #10118726, filed 2005-04, 15,500 milesEngine cooling: “Second gear slips under acceleration, battery leaked acid on rear assembly of motorcycle, cooling fan no longer operates, motorcycle overheats overheats in traffic.”
NHTSA complaint #10033073, filed 2003-08, 3,500 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 22 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 2,250 and 5,684 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
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2002 Yamaha YZFR6L 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
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2002 Yamaha YZFR6L.
Other model years of the Yamaha YZFR6L
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 27 | 3,850 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2002 Yamaha YZFR6L have?
NHTSA recorded 27 consumer complaints for the 2002 Yamaha YZFR6L as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2002 Yamaha YZFR6L is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 25 complaints (93% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 3.
Has the 2002 Yamaha YZFR6L 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 2002 Yamaha YZFR6L reported?
Among the 22 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 3,850 miles and the middle half falls between 2,250 and 5,684 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.