2001 Yamaha YZFR6L Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other YZFR6L years
- Not enough data 3rd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Yamaha YZFR6L. That ranks 3rd out of 4 YZFR6L model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 100%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 100% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Yamaha YZFR6L recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Yamaha YZFR6L.
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.
Charging system melts replaced stator, the r/r, the battery and all the wires in between no change one time it wont charge the next time over charges the last one put in melted in 8 seconds. Also 2nd gear when i shift feels like the rear end is going to fall off
Battery leakage can cause explosion of battery and suspension reservoir and cause a wreck plus electrical problems could occur and the chain can rot and snap in action. Dt
Other Yamaha YZFR6L years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 YZFR6L | 27 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 YZFR6L | 3 | 1 |
| 1999 YZFR6L | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Yamaha YZFR6L?
Owners most often report electrical system, unknown or other problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Yamaha YZFR6L?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 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 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.