2006 Yamaha FZ1 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other FZ1 years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Yamaha FZ1. That is the most of any FZ1 model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is structure (6 complaints, 67%), typically at around 18,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 9owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Yamaha FZ1 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 6 | 67% | 18,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 22% | 48,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 22% | 41,313 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Yamaha FZ1 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 Yamaha FZ1.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The weld that holds the different sections of the frame of the motorcycle has a crack. The weld from the manufacture is defective. The crack is in parallel and in the middle of the weld. It is clearly visible on both sides of the bike just below the gas tank. The crack can cause the bike to fall…
Due to manufacturer design the magnets on the stator fly wheel became compromised. The result is a failed charging system. Possible internal motor damage as well. I was on the freeway when i smelled the components burning up and my seat became very hot. *tr
While turning left through a city intersection the engine died forcing me to push motorcycle through remainder of turn to avoid a collision with approaching traffic. Although the mileage/time on my particular vehicle is out of factory warranty, a small amount of research shows this to be a common…
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 yamaha fz1. While driving 40 mph, the motorcycle felt unstable. The contact pulled over and noticed that the frame of the motorcycle had folded and subsequently collapsed. The contact saw that the frame had failed and fractured in half. The motorcycle was not taken to a…
Frame cracked along factory weld on the right side inside/outside vertical and lower horizontal. The motorcycle has never been dropped or crashed and passed maryland state safety inspection yesterday. When washing the bike today, i noticed a linear crack that ran vertically along the weld on the…
Other Yamaha FZ1 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 FZ1 | 9 | 0 |
| 2006 | 9 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Yamaha FZ1?
Owners most often report structure, electrical system, engine problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Yamaha FZ1?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2006 Yamaha FZ1 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other FZ1 model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.