2001 Yamaha YZF-R6 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2001 Yamaha YZF-R6 recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2001 Yamaha YZF-R6.

Most common 2001 Yamaha YZF-R6 problems

Problem areas named in the 28 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	21
Power Train	8
Suspension	2
Structure	2

What owners report

2023-09-07, Power Train
Yamaha is aware of a bad nut and washer design, but will not repair, stripped output shaft which requires engine to be removed, due to bad part. They said the bulletin expired for the vehicle

2016-04-18, Power Train
AS I'M RIDING THE MOTORCYCLE IT JUMPS OUT OF SECOND GEAR AS I'M ACCELERATING. THIS WILL BE MY 3RD TRANSMISSION IN 12000 MILES. SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE. I DO NOT ABUSE THE MOTORCYCLE IT CAUSES THE BIKE TO RAPIDLY DECELERATE AND COULD CAUSE ME TO LOSE CONTROL.

2013-12-31, Structure
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 YAMAHA YZFR6 MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CUSTOM OF THE FRAME WAS NOT SECURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 27,000. UPDATED 2/11/14*CN THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE RETRIEVED THE MOTORCYCLE FROM THE REPAIR SHOP, THE WELDING WAS INCOMPLETE AND WAS NOT ADJUSTED PROPERLY.

2008-10-01, Power Train
2ND GEAR SLIPS. IT HAPPENS EVERYTIME 2ND GEAR IS USED. IT FEELS LIKE THE REAR TIRE JUMPS AND THE BIKE JERKS. I DON'T KNOW WHAT LED UP TO THIS FAILURE THE BIKE WAS STORED FOR A COUPLE OF YEARS. THE BIKE HAS 14000 MILES AND WAS NEVER RIDDEN HARD. NOTHING WAS DONE TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM YET. THIS ISN'T MY FIRST BIKE AND THIS PROBLEM NEVER HAPPENED BEFORE. *TR

2006-04-12, Power Train
2001 YAMAHA R6, HESITATION IN SECOND GEAR. HAPPENED AT HIGHER RPM'S, AS IT GOT WORSE IT HAPPENED THROUGH ALL OF SECOND GEAR ALMOST CAUSING ME TO LOSE CONTROL. I HAVE TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION, 2ND, 6TH GEAR AND SHIFT FORK. 99-02 R6'S HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM. MANY HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM, AND YAMAHA WON'T FIX. GO TO THIS WEBSITE: WWW.R6MESSAGENET.COM/FORUMS/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?T=1512 - 72K - *NM

2001 Yamaha YZF-R6 questions

Does the 2001 Yamaha YZF-R6 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2001 Yamaha YZF-R6 at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Yamaha YZF-R6?

Based on 28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (21), Power Train (8), Suspension (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 2001 Yamaha YZF-R6 has been fixed?

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