2002 Yamaha YZFR6L Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other YZFR6L years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Yamaha YZFR6L. That is the most of any YZFR6L model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (25 complaints, 93%), typically at around 3,663 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 27owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 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 | 25 | 93% | 3,663 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 11% | 5,300 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 4% | 3,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Yamaha YZFR6L recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 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.
I have 2002 yamaha yzfr6 that has never been raced and has been ridden normally through it's lifetime. Second gear has started to slip. This is a known problem with the r6. I have not repaired the motorcycle yet but repairs will replace second gear, sixth gear, the shift fork for the gear and the…
2002 yamaha yzf r6 bought new 8-25-02.battery leaked acid onto rear shock,swingarm,shift lever,rear set,chain guardd,chain,sprocket.date of leak was 6-7-04.battery acid stained all parts.caused chain to rust,also caused it too kink.yamaha denies warranty for parts,says battery,chain and sprockets…
I purchased a brand new 2002 yamaha r6 in the spring of 2003. It was purchased as a leftover from power motorsports in palatine il. It currently has 5,684 miles on it, and i came home saturday after a ride and noticed that battery acid was leaking all over the swingarm and chain, and some other…
The battery is leaking acid from the top. The acid is corroding the rear swing arm, the shocks, and the plastic housing that is holding the battery in place.*ak
I own a 2002 yamaha yzf-r6 purchased in 7/02 brand new. On 4/9/04 i noticed a acid leak onto the swingarm, shock reservoir area coming from the above battery tray, upon further inspection i noticed it was leaking from one of the terminals.*ak
Other Yamaha YZFR6L years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 27 | 0 |
| 2001 YZFR6L | 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 2002 Yamaha YZFR6L?
Owners most often report electrical system, power train, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 25 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Yamaha YZFR6L?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 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 2002 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.