CarRecallWatchThe 2008 Yamaha YZF R1 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (2 reports).
0Recalls
3Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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2008 Yamaha YZF R1 recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 2008 Yamaha YZF R1.
Most common 2008 Yamaha YZF R1 problems
Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
What owners report
THE MAGNETS INSIDE ROTOR GENERATOR COME LOOSE AND BROKE
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 YAMAHA YZFR1. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO LOSE POWER AND HE HEARD A TICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE FAILURE RECURRED WHENEVER HE OPERATED THE VEHICLE SO IT WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHERE HE WAS INFORMED THAT WAS A KNOWN FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 600. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 YAMAHA YZFR1 MOTORCYCLE. WHEN THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION THERE WAS A LOUD TICKING AND KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHENEVER STARTING THE VEHICLE AND CONTINUED DURING THE TRAVEL. THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED THE ENGINE FAILURE SINCE THE PURCHASE DATE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE CONTACT WAS IN THE PROCESS OF NOTIFYING THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. UPDATED 12/27/10
2008 Yamaha YZF R1 questions
Does the 2008 Yamaha YZF R1 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2008 Yamaha YZF R1 at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Yamaha YZF R1?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (2), Electrical System (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2008 Yamaha YZF R1 has been fixed?
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