2004 Yamaha YZF-R1 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other YZF-R1 years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 17 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Yamaha YZF-R1. That ranks 2nd out of 17 YZF-R1 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (19 complaints, 51%), typically at around 7,000 miles. Complaints mention 6 crashes, 6 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 37owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 6complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 19 | 51% | 7,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 7 | 19% | 6,400 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 | 16% | 6,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 11% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 8% | 6,700 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 5% | 5,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 3% | 18,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 3% | 4,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Yamaha YZF-R1 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Vehicle speed control
Problem: On certain motorcycles, an improperly designed throttle position sensor could cause an intermittently unstable idle when the engine is at idling speed when the motorcycle is stopped or during low-speed operations. The engine could stall as a result.
Risk: If the engine stalls after the operator disengages the clutch in a low gear while riding, the rear tire might slip momentarily if the operator abruptly re-engages the clutch. This could result in a crash with injury or death.
Fix: Dealers will replace the throttle position sensor free of charge. The recall began on october 16, 2006. Owners may contact yamaha at 1-888-88-yamaha.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Motorcycle stalling (PE06020) — opened May 23, 2006, closed Oct 5, 2006, led to recall 06V371000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
October 2013 rotor exploded after 12000 miles while riding causing bike to loose all power and shutdown once battery was fully drained. Thinking maybe this was just a one off issue, i replaced the rotor. After approximately another 12000 miles it has happened again, this time it destroyed the…
Was returning from a vacation trip and bike started sounding funny. Then on highway lights and gauges started going on the interstate bike stalled lalmost locking up bike in curve while riding on wet road. Several tractor trailers were behind me and nearly almost killed me from the sudden change of…
Engine suddenly stops without any kind of warning ,battery died ,at the shop i charge the battery ,test battery was good ,verified charging system at the moment not charge ,removed generetar to verified stator and found destroyed rotor assy's and plastic and magnets in the oil strainer. *tr
Low speed, low rpm power loss. Total engine power loss (engine dies). Suspected tps failure. Took motorcycle to dealer ship for repair. Problem still exists. Took a second time to dealer, did not replace tps, said it checked out ok. I understand there is a 3rd generation tps that can be used. *tr
Dt*: the contact stated the kickstand on the vehicle was too short. The weight of the vehicle bent the kickstand and caused the vehicle to fall damaging the vehicle. The sales/ service dealer was notified, but not the manufacturer.
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 | 37 | 1 |
| 2003 YZF-R1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 YZF-R1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 YZF-R1 | 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 2004 Yamaha YZF-R1?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 19 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Yamaha YZF-R1?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2004 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 2004 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.