1999 Yamaha YZFR6L Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other YZFR6L years
- Not enough data 4th of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1999 Yamaha YZFR6L. That ranks 4th out of 4 YZFR6L model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 12,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Yamaha YZFR6L 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 | 1 | 100% | 12,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1999 Yamaha YZFR6L recalls (1)
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Unknown or other
Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. The screws holding the sidestand switch can loosen and fall out due to engine heat and vibration. If this happens, the sidestand switch would not function correctly, so it would be possible to ride the motorcycle with the sidestand in the down position.
Risk: This condition would increase the risk that the sidestand could hit the ground during a turn, which could cause loss of control of the motorcycle.
Fix: Dealers will replace the screws holding the sidestand switch.
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.
After only 12,000 miles of riding the vehicle, the second gear in the transmission will slip out. Yamaha denies any knowledge of this happening to any other vehicle, and expects the owner to cover the cost of parts and labor. Yamaha states it is the owners fault, but ever other owner that has about…
Other Yamaha YZFR6L years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 YZFR6L | 27 | 0 |
| 2001 YZFR6L | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 YZFR6L | 3 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Yamaha YZFR6L?
Owners most often report power train problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Yamaha YZFR6L?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1999 Yamaha YZFR6L a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other YZFR6L model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.