2006 Yamaha YZFR6 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other YZFR6 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Yamaha YZFR6. That ranks 2nd out of 14 YZFR6 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (2 complaints, 40%), typically at around 535 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 3 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 40% | 535 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 40% | 3,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 20% | 6,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 20% | 6,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Yamaha YZFR6 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Exterior lighting
Problem: Yamaha is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2010 yzf-r6 motorcycles manufactured from august 2005 through march 2010. The motorcycle's front side reflector was not placed at the proper height which fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Risk: Visibility of the motorcycle will be decreased, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Yamaha will notify owners and dealers will repair the motorcycles free of charge. The safety recall began on august 12, 2010. Owners may contact yamaha at 1-800-962-7926.
Vehicle speed control
Problem: On certain motorcycles, the air filter mounting screws may come loose and fall out.
Risk: If the screws fall out, they could get caught in the throttle valve which could prevent the operator from reducing engine speed properly. This could result in a loss of control and a vehicle crash with injury or death.
Fix: Dealers will replace the air filter element with a new one that is designed to hold the screws securely free of charge. The recall began on november 29, 2006. Owners may contact yamaha at 714-761-7842.
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 450 rhino side by side utv, accident involving low speed on road with tip over. The drivers seat is not stable and came out of brackets. It is designed to be slid out for storage under seat. I believe that i would not have been injured had the seat not come out in a low speed tip over…
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 wildfire hy-bird sport qh200-gy (the year, make, and model listed were unavailable in the drop down menu). The contact stated that the motor mount failed. The failure caused the chain to come out the back sprocket, which then caused the sprocket to become scraped and…
Tl*- the contact owns a 2006 yamaha r6 with an odometer reading of 1,000 miles. The contact stated that while going around a curve at 40 mph and shifting into third gear the throttle froze in and open position and the motorcycle started to raise up. The contact pushed the motorcycle to the side…
My throttle got stuck or it felt as it did , i wasn't able to stop i held the brakes but couldn't stop , after that i started getting scared i hit the kill switch nothing the bike stayed on ,all i thought was jumping off so i did , it really scared me , when i jumped i got a knee injury. *nm
2006 yamaha yzf-r6 engine shuts off without warning for no apparent reason. Approximately 6000 miles on odometer. Fuel pump and tps replaced. Still sporadically shuts off. *jb
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 | 5 | 2 |
| 2005 YZFR6 | 2 | 1 |
| 2004 YZFR6 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 YZFR6 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 YZFR6 | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 YZFR6 | 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 2006 Yamaha YZFR6?
Owners most often report unknown or other, vehicle speed control, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Yamaha YZFR6?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 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 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.