2016 Yamaha R6 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other R6 years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2016 Yamaha R6. That is the most of any R6 model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 1,275 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 Yamaha R6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 100% | 1,275 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 100% | 1,275 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2016 Yamaha R6 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2016 Yamaha R6.
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.
When attempting to start the motorcycle when the engine is cold it will not start with a press and hold of the starter button. Once you release the starter button and try a 2nd or 3rd time it will start. This only happens when the engine is cold.
Other Yamaha R6 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 R6 | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Yamaha R6?
Owners most often report electrical system, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Yamaha R6?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2016 Yamaha R6 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other R6 model years, the 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.