2013 Yamaha WR250R Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 2013 Yamaha WR250R has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (1 report).

1Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2013 Yamaha WR250R recalls

Stator coil may short out, stalling engine and raising crash risk

Recall 15V410Jun 29, 201512,721 vehicles affected

Certain Yamaha WR250R and WR250X motorcycles may have stator coil insulation, part of the alternator, that can become damaged and short circuit because it does not withstand heat well.

Most common 2013 Yamaha WR250R problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Electrical System1

What owners report

2014-08-29, Electrical System
VEHICLE SPEEDOMETER ERROR EXCEEDS 10%. THIS IS APPARENTLY BY DESIGN AND COMMONLY REPORTED BY OWNERS SINCE 2008. AN AFTERMARKET PLUG-IN ACCESSORY IS REQUIRED TO GET THE RPM DERIVED SPEED OR DISTANCE TO READ OUT CORRECTLY. IN THE STOCK CONFIGURATION THE OWNER IS GOING FAR BELOW THE INDICATED SPEED AND SUBJECT TO BEING RUN INTO OR EMERGENCY PASSED BY VEHICLES APPROACHING FROM THE REAR. *TR

2013 Yamaha WR250R questions

Does the 2013 Yamaha WR250R have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2013 Yamaha WR250R: Stator coil may short out, stalling engine and raising crash risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Yamaha WR250R?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2013 Yamaha WR250R has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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