CarRecallWatchThe 2005 Yamaha YZF R1 has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 6 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (3 reports).
2005 Yamaha YZF R1 recalls
Most common 2005 Yamaha YZF R1 problems
Problem areas named in the 9 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
What owners report
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 YAMAHA YZF-R1 MOTORCYCLE EQUIPPED WITH DUNLOP SPORTMAX Q3+ TIRES, SIZE: 120/70ZR17 58W. THE TIRES WERE MANUFACTURED THE THIRTEENTH WEEK OF 2017. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH AND MAKING SEVERAL TURNS, THE MOTORCYCLE PROCEEDED OFF THE ROAD AND CRASHED INTO A FENCE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THERE WERE AIR POCKETS IN THE SHOULDER REGION OF THE FRONT TIRE. THE CONTACT ROLLED OFF THE MOTORCYCLE AND SUFFERED INJURIES TO HIS FEET HEEL. THE FENCE PENETRATED THE CONTACT'S BOOT HEEL AREA. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S HOME. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMB
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 YAMAHA YZFR1. THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR WAS REPAIRED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 06V371000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) ON NOVEMBER 11, 2006. IN JULY OF 2008, WHEN HE APPROACHED A STOP, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF. THE DEALER WANTS TO CHARGE A FEE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT ASSIST WITH THE DIAGNOSTIC COST. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 15,508.
2005 YAMAHA YZFR1. THE MOTORCYCLE STALLS UPON DECELERATION. IT IS DIFFICULT AND POSSIBLY DANGEROUS TO RIDE WITH THIS MALFUNCTION WHICH IS COMMON. TPS SENSOR REPLACEMENT HAS TEMPORARILY FIXED THE PROBLEM FOR SOME PEOPLE BUT DEALERS ARE RELUCTANT TO ACKNOWLEDGE ANY ISSUE, SO FAR YMAMAHA IS DEAF TOO. *JB
THE BIKE SHUTS OFF ON IDLE AND WHENEVER I PULL THE CLUTCH. IT EVENS TURN OFF WHEN RUNNING AT LOW SPEEDS AND RPMS. *NM
HI MY NAME IS JACINTA, I PURCHASED A BLUE 05 R1. I HAVE DROPPED THE BIKE TWICE NOW, ONCE ON EACH SIDE! THE BIKE HAS CUT OUT ON ME IN MID TURN, SINCE I WAS HALF WAY THROUGH THE TURN AND LEANED OVER, I WAS COMMITTED. ITS LIKE SOMEONE HIT THE KILL SWITCH. I WAS FEARFUL OF THE ONCOMING TRAFFIC AS I LAID IN THE MIDDLE OF THE INTERSECTION. AS FAR AS I KNOW, THERE ISN'T A RECALL AS OF YET BUT THERE SHOULD BE BECAUSE OF SAFETY CONCERNS. *JB
2005 Yamaha YZF R1 questions
Does the 2005 Yamaha YZF R1 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2005 Yamaha YZF R1: Vehicle Speed Control; Vehicle Speed Control. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Yamaha YZF R1?
Based on 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (3), Electrical System (2), Power Train (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2005 Yamaha YZF R1 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.