2001 Yamaha YZFR6 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other YZFR6 years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Yamaha YZFR6. That is the most of any YZFR6 model year in the database (14 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (20 complaints, 71%), typically at around 3,579 miles. Complaints mention 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 28owner 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 YZFR6 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 | 20 | 71% | 3,579 | — | — |
| Power Train | 8 | 29% | 11,600 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 7% | 15,290 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 7% | 4,393 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Yamaha YZFR6 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Yamaha YZFR6.
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 is aware of a bad nut and washer design, but will not repair, stripped output shaft which requires engine to be removed, due to bad part. They said the bulletin expired for the vehicle
As i'm riding the motorcycle it jumps out of second gear as i'm accelerating. This will be my 3rd transmission in 12000 miles. Something needs to be done. I do not abuse the motorcycle it causes the bike to rapidly decelerate and could cause me to lose control.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 yamaha yzfr6 motorcycle. The contact stated that the custom of the frame was not secure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 27,000. Updated 2/11/14*cn the consumer stated when he retrieved the motorcycle from the…
2nd gear slips. It happens everytime 2nd gear is used. It feels like the rear tire jumps and the bike jerks. I don't know what led up to this failure the bike was stored for a couple of years. The bike has 14000 miles and was never ridden hard. Nothing was done to correct this problem yet. This…
2001 YAMAHA R6, HESITATION IN SECOND GEAR. HAPPENED AT HIGHER RPM'S, AS IT GOT WORSE IT HAPPENED THROUGH ALL OF SECOND GEAR ALMOST CAUSING ME TO LOSE CONTROL. I HAVE TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION, 2ND, 6TH GEAR AND SHIFT FORK. 99-02 R6'S HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM. MANY HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM, AND YAMAHA WON'T…
Other Yamaha YZFR6 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 YZFR6 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 YZFR6 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 YZFR6 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 YZFR6 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 YZFR6 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 YZFR6 | 3 | 1 |
| 2006 YZFR6 | 5 | 2 |
| 2005 YZFR6 | 2 | 1 |
| 2004 YZFR6 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 YZFR6 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 YZFR6 | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 | 28 | 0 |
| 2000 YZFR6 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 YZFR6 | 3 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Yamaha YZFR6?
Owners most often report electrical system, power train, structure problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 20 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Yamaha YZFR6?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 Yamaha YZFR6 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other YZFR6 model years, the 2001 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.