2007 Yamaha YZF-R6 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2007 Yamaha YZF-R6 recalls

Most common 2007 Yamaha YZF-R6 problems

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

Problem area	Reports
Power Train	1
Fuel System, Gasoline	1
Suspension	1

What owners report

2010-08-20, Suspension
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 YAMAHA YZF-R6. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT-END OF THE VEHICLE. THE FRONT TIRE BEGAN ABNORMALLY BOUNCING AND THE ENTIRE FRONT END BEGAN TO WOBBLE. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A POLE. THE CONTACT WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL VIA AMBULANCE AND SUSTAINED TWO BROKEN LEGS AND A FRACTURED SHOULDER. A POLICE REPORT WAS AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

2009-08-17, Fuel System, Gasoline
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 YAMAHA VENTURE MOTORCYCLE. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND THE CONTACT SMELLED A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL. HE ALSO OBSERVED FUEL LEAKAGE COMING FROM THE FUEL TANK. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS IN OPERATION OR STATIONARY THE FAILURES OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THE FUEL DISPENSED IN THE VEHICLE CONTAINED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ETHANOL WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO INTERNAL FAILURES IN THE CARBURETOR. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS REPAIRED FOR THE MALFUNCTIONS. THE CONTACT HAD CONCERN THAT THE FAILURE COULD POSE A FIRE HAZARD RISK. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,700. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 3,

2008-09-27, Power Train
MY BRAND NEW 2007/2008 YAMAHA R6S WAS RECENTLY IN FOR ITS 4K MILE MAINTENANCE IN THE PROCESS OF GETTING THE BIKE SERVICED AT THE DEALER (RIDE MOTORSPORTS IN WOODINVILLE, WA) THE TECH'S SAID THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM WHAT THEY THOUGHT WAS THE TRANSMISSION AND FELT FUNNY WHILE ON THE TEST RIDE. THEY IMMEDIATELY INFORMED ME AND ASKED WHAT I WANTED TO DO, I WAS SHOCKED AND SAID IT IS UNDER WARRANTY ? SHOULD NOT BEING ACTING THIS WAY AND WANTED IT LOOKED AT ASAP. RIDE SAID THEY WOULD GET TO IT ASAP --- WHILE TROUBLESHOOTING THE BIKE THEY CAME TO THE POINT WHERE THEY FELT IT WAS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY TO PULL THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION. FOR DISCLAIMER PURPOSES THEY SAID IF YAMAHA DOES

2007 Yamaha YZF-R6 questions

Does the 2007 Yamaha YZF-R6 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2007 Yamaha YZF-R6: Exterior Lighting. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Yamaha YZF-R6?

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

How do I check if a recall on my 2007 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.