2001 Yamaha YZF R1 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2001 Yamaha YZF R1 recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2001 Yamaha YZF R1.

Most common 2001 Yamaha YZF R1 problems

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

Problem area	Reports
Engine	1

What owners report

2025-12-11, Engine
The problem is the oil pump has a chain that stretches over time and gets stuck causing the motor and back tire to seize. ON or about 12/31/2012 I was riding my 2001 Yamaha r1 down the 10 freeway by the 10/57 incherchange. The oil pump chain had about 20k miles on it and stretched getting stuck on the gear teeth and causing the motor and rear tire on the Yamaha r1 to seize. Luckily I heard a voice in my head to pull over to the right lane and be prepared. So I locked up the rear tire and motor and then slid on my tires to the shoulder with out being struck by the vehicles behind me luckily. (there was a huge semi behind me at the time) I looked up this design and I found that all Japan

2001 Yamaha YZF R1 questions

Does the 2001 Yamaha YZF R1 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2001 Yamaha YZF R1 at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Yamaha YZF R1?

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

How do I check if a recall on my 2001 Yamaha YZF R1 has been fixed?

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