2016 Yamaha YZF-R1S Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 2016 Yamaha YZF-R1S has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 injury.

The most-reported problem area is Power Train (1 report).

0Recalls
1Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
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Is the repair still open on your YZF-R1S?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2016 Yamaha YZF-R1S recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2016 Yamaha YZF-R1S.

Most common 2016 Yamaha YZF-R1S problems

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

Problem areaReports
Power Train1

What owners report

2017-03-29, Power Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2016 YAMAHA YZFR1S (NA). WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE GEAR CONTROL AND SHIFT LEVER FAILED TO RESPOND WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A POLE AND FENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A RIGHT SHAFT FRACTURE, T-4 COMPRESSION FRACTURE, LEFT A/C SEPARATION, CA NEURAL INJURY, AND A BRACHIAL PLEXUS INJURY. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,900.

2016 Yamaha YZF-R1S questions

Does the 2016 Yamaha YZF-R1S have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2016 Yamaha YZF-R1S at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Yamaha YZF-R1S?

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

How do I check if a recall on my 2016 Yamaha YZF-R1S 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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