2015 Yamaha YZFR1M Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other YZFR1M years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Yamaha YZFR1M. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 1,200 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner 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 YZFR1M 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 | 50% | 1,200 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 50% | 1,200 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 50% | 160 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2015 Yamaha YZFR1M recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Suspension:rear:shock absorber
Problem: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2015 YZFR1M motorcycles manufactured January 19, 2015, to March 23, 2015. The affected motorcycles may have been built with an improperly manufactured rear shock absorber. The nut on the damper rod for these shock absorbers may loosen, resulting in a loss of damping and the possible disassembling of the shock.
Risk: If the damper rod nut loosens, shock absorber performance would be affected, possibly causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the motorcycles and replace any affected rear shock absorbers, free of charge. The recall began on April 29, 2015. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990095.
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.
Yamaha has issued a recall on a serious gearbox problem stating that the gearbox may fail and lock. They are telling people do not ride no one is receiving any information from yamaha unless thy are finding out via social media and contacting yamaha directly. This is a potentially life threatening…
Received a phone call notifying not to ride the bike; pending yamaha "intent to recall". Improperly assembled rear shock could result in loss of control and crash. Rear shock need to be replaced. No formal notice, no recall issued to date, no projected date for issue of recall or parts…
Other Yamaha YZFR1M years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Yamaha YZFR1M?
Owners most often report engine, power train, suspension problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2015 Yamaha YZFR1M?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2015 Yamaha YZFR1M a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other YZFR1M model years, the 2015 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.