2002 Yamaha YZF-R6 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2002 Yamaha YZF-R6 recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2002 Yamaha YZF-R6.

Most common 2002 Yamaha YZF-R6 problems

Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	2
Power Train	1

What owners report

2014-08-04, Power Train
I WAS RIDING ON I-95N IN NE GEORGIA, AT A HIGHWAY SPEED OF AROUND 110MPH, WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE OUTPUT SHAFT/FRONT SPROCKET NUT DECIDED TO COME LOOSE AND FALL OFF...THIS CAUSED THE SPROCKET TO SLIP AND ME TO LOSE ALL POWER ON THE INTERSTATE. IF THAT CHAIN HAD LOCKED UP THE REAR WHEEL (WHICH IT EASILY COULD HAVE) IT WOULD HAVE BEEN AN ACCIDENT...YAMAHA DOESN'T SEEM TO CARE THOUGH...NOT ONLY COULD THIS PROBLEM CAUSE A LOT OF ACCIDENTS AND DEATHS..BUT THEY ARE WELL AWARE OF ONE THING THAT HAPPENS WHEN THIS BOLT COMES OFF, IT RUINS THE TEETH ON THE OUTPUT SHAFT!...SO BE SURE TO HAVE A SPARE ENGINE LAYING AROUND, BECAUSE ALL THESE CHEAPSKATES AT YAMAHA ARE WILLING TO REPLACE IS THE FAULTY BOLT

2004-03-22, Electrical System
DEFECTIVE BATTERY WHICH LEAKS. ACID ALL OVER SWING ARM, FRAME, PEGS.*AK

2002-08-02, Electrical System
BATTERY IS LEAKING ACID ONTO MOTORCYCLE. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

2002 Yamaha YZF-R6 questions

Does the 2002 Yamaha YZF-R6 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2002 Yamaha YZF-R6 at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Yamaha YZF-R6?

Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (2), Power Train (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2002 Yamaha YZF-R6 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.