2014 Yamaha YZF-R6 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2014 Yamaha YZF-R6 recalls

Most common 2014 Yamaha YZF-R6 problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Traction Control System	1
Electrical System	1
Vehicle Speed Control	1
Fuel/Propulsion System	1
Engine	1

What owners report

2015-02-16, Vehicle Speed Control
WHILE CHECKING OUT THE BIKE AROUND THE BLOCK AFTER RECEIPT FROM THE DEALER, I DECELERATED TO MAKE THE FIRST TURN. THE THROTTLE STUCK, AND WHILE LEANING OVER FOR THE TURN, THE REAR WHEEL POWERED THE MOTORCYCLE AROUND AND THREW ME TO THE PAVEMENT AND THE VEHICLE INTO THE DITCH. UPON CRASHING AND LYING ON IT'S SIDE, THE ENGINE AND REAR WHEEL WERE RACING AT AN ELEVATED SPEED. I TURNED THE KILL SWITCH ON AND STOPPED THE ENGINE. UPON RECENT RETURN TO THE GARAGE, I VERIFIED THAT THE THROTTLE WAS STICKY, AND DOES NOT SPRING BACK EASILY. *TR

2014-12-15, Traction Control System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 YAMAHA YZFR6 MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE IN MODE SIX, THE TRACTION CONTROL FAILED TO OPERATE. THE CONTACT WAS ATTEMPTING TO EXIT A RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAY WHEN THE MOTORCYCLE ABRUPTLY MADE A COMPLETE TURN AND SLAMMED INTO THE GROUND. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED OF THE INCIDENT. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR FACILITY BUT HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 19.

2014 Yamaha YZF-R6 questions

Does the 2014 Yamaha YZF-R6 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2014 Yamaha YZF-R6: Wheels. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Yamaha YZF-R6?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Traction Control System (1), Electrical System (1), Vehicle Speed Control (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2014 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.