2001 Yamaha YZF R1 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other YZF R1 years
- Not enough data 12th of 17 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2001 Yamaha YZF R1. That ranks 12th out of 17 YZF R1 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 100%). 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 2001 Yamaha YZF R1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2001 Yamaha YZF R1 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Yamaha YZF R1.
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 problem is the oil pump has a chain that stretches over time and gets stuck causing the motor and back tire to seize. ON or about 12/31/2012 I was riding my 2001 Yamaha r1 down the 10 freeway by the 10/57 incherchange. The oil pump chain had about 20k miles on it and stretched getting stuck on…
Other Yamaha YZF R1 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 YZF R1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 YZF R1 | 11 | 1 |
| 2013 YZF R1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 YZF R1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 YZF R1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2010 YZF R1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 YZF R1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2008 YZF R1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2007 YZF R1 | 90 | 0 |
| 2006 YZF R1 | 10 | 0 |
| 2005 YZF R1 | 9 | 2 |
| 2004 YZF R1 | 37 | 1 |
| 2003 YZF R1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 YZF R1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 YZF R1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 YZF R1 | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Yamaha YZF R1?
Owners most often report engine problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Yamaha YZF R1?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 Yamaha YZF R1 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other YZF R1 model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.