CarRecallWatchThe 2006 Yamaha YZF-R6 has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 fire, 3 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Vehicle Speed Control (2 reports).
2006 Yamaha YZF-R6 recalls
Most common 2006 Yamaha YZF-R6 problems
Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Seats | 1 |
What owners report
YAMAHA 450 RHINO SIDE BY SIDE UTV, ACCIDENT INVOLVING LOW SPEED ON ROAD WITH TIP OVER. THE DRIVERS SEAT IS NOT STABLE AND CAME OUT OF BRACKETS. IT IS DESIGNED TO BE SLID OUT FOR STORAGE UNDER SEAT. I BELIEVE THAT I WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN INJURED HAD THE SEAT NOT COME OUT IN A LOW SPEED TIP OVER. YAHMAHA SHOULD HAVE DESIGNED SEAT TO BE STABLE AND SECURED TO THE FRAME AND BODY OF VEHICLE. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 WILDFIRE HY-BIRD SPORT QH200-GY (THE YEAR, MAKE, AND MODEL LISTED WERE UNAVAILABLE IN THE DROP DOWN MENU). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MOTOR MOUNT FAILED. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE CHAIN TO COME OUT THE BACK SPROCKET, WHICH THEN CAUSED THE SPROCKET TO BECOME SCRAPED AND SCRATCHED. THE DEALER STATED THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE. THE ENGINE SIZE, POWERTRAIN, # OF CYLINDERS, AND A VALID VIN WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 69.
TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 YAMAHA R6 WITH AN ODOMETER READING OF 1,000 MILES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE GOING AROUND A CURVE AT 40 MPH AND SHIFTING INTO THIRD GEAR THE THROTTLE FROZE IN AND OPEN POSITION AND THE MOTORCYCLE STARTED TO RAISE UP. THE CONTACT PUSHED THE MOTORCYCLE TO THE SIDE, CRASHED, AND THE MOTORCYCLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE CONTACT LATER RECEIVED THE RECALL 06V442000 WHICH WAS THE NOTED THE SAME FAILURE AS THE CONTACTS VEHICLE HAD RIGHT BEFORE THE CRASH. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER, BUT SINCE THE MOTORCYCLE HAD BEEN DESTROYED DUE TO THE FIRE THEY TOLD THE CONTACT THAT THE BURDEN OF PROOF WAS ON HIM THAT THE CRASH WAS A RESULT OF THE RECALL . THE CONSUMER STA
MY THROTTLE GOT STUCK OR IT FELT AS IT DID , I WASN'T ABLE TO STOP I HELD THE BRAKES BUT COULDN'T STOP , AFTER THAT I STARTED GETTING SCARED I HIT THE KILL SWITCH NOTHING THE BIKE STAYED ON ,ALL I THOUGHT WAS JUMPING OFF SO I DID , IT REALLY SCARED ME , WHEN I JUMPED I GOT A KNEE INJURY. *NM
2006 YAMAHA YZF-R6 ENGINE SHUTS OFF WITHOUT WARNING FOR NO APPARENT REASON. APPROXIMATELY 6000 MILES ON ODOMETER. FUEL PUMP AND TPS REPLACED. STILL SPORADICALLY SHUTS OFF. *JB
2006 Yamaha YZF-R6 questions
Does the 2006 Yamaha YZF-R6 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2006 Yamaha YZF-R6: Exterior Lighting; Vehicle Speed Control. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Yamaha YZF-R6?
Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Vehicle Speed Control (2), Unknown Or Other (2), Fuel System, Gasoline (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2006 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.