2015 Yamaha YZF-R1 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other YZF-R1 years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 17 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Yamaha YZF-R1. That ranks 3rd out of 17 YZF-R1 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (10 complaints, 91%), typically at around 1,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 11owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2015 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 10 | 91% | 1,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 4 | 36% | 953 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 9% | 56 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2015 Yamaha YZF-R1 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:manual transmissionDo not drive
Problem: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2015 YZFR1, YZFR1C, YZFR1MF and YZFR1MFC motorcycles manufactured August 1, 2014, to June 1, 2015. The affected motorcycles have transmission gears that may fail.
Risk: If the gears fail, the transmission may lock up, resulting in a loss of vehicle control, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Yamaha has notified owners, and dealers will replace the transmission assembly with an improved one, free of charge. The recall began on December 4, 2015. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 99100.
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 motorcycle it's broken engine only 5000 miles i pay 17 thousand help me please
I had the transmission recall done 12/23/2015 at don and roys motorsports in brookfield wisconsin and i was able to ride it, due to weather, 04/17/2016. During the ride the bike had a squeal or humming sound when i was accelerating or maintaining speed between 60 and 70 mph in any gear. When i…
Recall campaign 15v802. Oil was leaking on the bottom right side of the motorcycle (rear tire+exhaust+all the plastic covers+ right side of the motor). *tr
This is my second 2015 yamaha yzf-r1 motorcycle. The first one was never registered, but was defective on the dealer's showroom floor. This second motorcycle was a replacement for the first. Now that i have received this recall, i was told the motorcycle was unsafe to drive at any time and that it…
2015 yamaha yzf-r1. Consumer writes in regards to not enough has been done to remedy the transmission replacement recall notice problems. *smd
Other Yamaha YZF-R1 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 YZF-R1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 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 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 2015 Yamaha YZF-R1?
Owners most often report power train, engine, service brakes problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 10 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2015 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 2015 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 2015 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.