2006 Yamaha FZ6 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 25, 2008 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other FZ6 years
Not enough data 3rd of 3 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Yamaha FZ6. That ranks 3rd out of 3 FZ6 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 1,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Yamaha FZ6
A 2007 blue Yamaha FZ6 motorcycle on its centre stand.. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Ildar Sagdejev ( Specious ), CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2006 Yamaha FZ6 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System1 · ~1,000 mi
Engine and Engine Cooling1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System150%1,000——
Engine and Engine Cooling150%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2006, with 1 complaints
2006: 1200612008: 120081

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2006 Yamaha FZ6 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 Yamaha FZ6.

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.

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 yamaha fz6. The contact stated that the dealer replaced the battery four times. The headlight and starter were replaced three times. On august 23, 2008, the battery failed again. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. She charged the battery for several hours…

Electrical System · received Aug 25, 2008 · NHTSA complaint 10239618

Sticky valves on yamaha motorcycles,there have been numerous reports of engines locking up and stalling . I questioned my dealer and he doesn't know anything about it [ supposedly ] i want it on the record in case of an accident . It hasn't happened yet but yamaha is aware of the problem and it…

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Aug 22, 2006 · NHTSA complaint 10166197

Other Yamaha FZ6 years

← 2005 FZ6

YearComplaintsRecalls
200620
2005 FZ6140
2004 FZ6340

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Yamaha FZ6?

Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2006 Yamaha FZ6?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2006 Yamaha FZ6 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other FZ6 model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.