2009 Yamaha YZF R1 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2009 Yamaha YZF R1 recalls

Most common 2009 Yamaha YZF R1 problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Exterior Lighting	1
Engine And Engine Cooling	1

What owners report

2010-08-16, Engine And Engine Cooling
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 YAMAHA YZFR1 MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD BECOME EXCESSIVELY HOT WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING, IT WOULD FEEL AS IF HIS LEGS WERE BURNING. ON ONE OCCASION, A PASSENGER'S RUBBER SOLE MELTED FROM THE HEAT. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THAT THE FAILURE WAS NORMAL AND DID NOT PROVIDE ANY FURTHER ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 270.

2010-06-28, Exterior Lighting
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 YAMAHA YZF-R1 MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM THE HEADLIGHT. THE HEADLIGHT THEN BEGAN MELTING AND THE CONTACT VIDEO RECORDED THE FAILURE. THE DEALER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE AND WOULD NOT REPLACE THE HEADLIGHT. A COMPLAINT WAS FILED WITH THE MANUFACTURER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 3,500.

2009 Yamaha YZF R1 questions

Does the 2009 Yamaha YZF R1 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2009 Yamaha YZF R1: Exterior Lighting:Headlights. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Yamaha YZF R1?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Exterior Lighting (1), Engine And Engine Cooling (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2009 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.