2008 Yamaha YZF-R6 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other YZF-R6 years
- Not enough data 13th of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2008 Yamaha YZF-R6 so far. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 0owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2008 Yamaha YZF-R6 recalls (1)
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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.
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.
Other Yamaha YZF-R6 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 YZF-R6 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 YZF-R6 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 YZF-R6 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 YZF-R6 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 YZF-R6 | 3 | 1 |
| 2006 YZF-R6 | 5 | 2 |
| 2005 YZF-R6 | 2 | 1 |
| 2004 YZF-R6 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 YZF-R6 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 YZF-R6 | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 YZF-R6 | 28 | 0 |
| 2000 YZF-R6 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 YZF-R6 | 3 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Yamaha YZF-R6?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Yamaha YZF-R6?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 Yamaha YZF-R6 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other YZF-R6 model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.