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2020 Yamaha YZFR1 Recalls & Complaints

We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 2020 Yamaha YZFR1 right now, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 1 owner complaint is on file.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2020 Yamaha YZFR1.

2020 Yamaha YZFR1 owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2020 Yamaha YZFR1, describing incidents dated June 21, 2020.

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Engine 1 complaint

The complaint on file reports 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #11331051 · Filed June 26, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 YAMAHA YZF-R1M. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MOTORCYCLE'S BODY HAD HEATED UP, WHILE IDLE AT A RED LIGHT, TO THE POINT WHERE IT CAUSED FIRST DEGREE BURNS TO THE CONTACT. THE CONTACT STATED THEY RECEIVED BURNS TO THEIR INNER LEG AND THIGH AREA, DESPITE, WEARING JEANS…

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We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 2020 Yamaha YZFR1 right now — this is not a confirmed "no recalls". Check the VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls for the official status.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2020 Yamaha YZFR1. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

1 owner complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2020 Yamaha YZFR1.

Engine

ODI #11331051

1 injury

Incident: June 21, 2020 · Filed: June 26, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 YAMAHA YZF-R1M. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MOTORCYCLE'S BODY HAD HEATED UP, WHILE IDLE AT A RED LIGHT, TO THE POINT WHERE IT CAUSED FIRST DEGREE BURNS TO THE CONTACT. THE CONTACT STATED THEY RECEIVED BURNS TO THEIR INNER LEG AND THIGH AREA, DESPITE, WEARING JEANS. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NEEDED. THE CONTACT CONTACTED THE DEALER BROWARD MOTORSPORTS OF FT LAUDERDALE (2100 W SUNRISE BLVD SUITE 161, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33311; PHONE: (954) 467-0990) TAKEN THE MOTORCYCLE TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND A CASE WAS OPENED REGARDING THE MATTER. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60. *DT*JB*LN CONSUMER STATED STRANGE NOISE CAME FROM THE ENGINE, NOISE APPARENTLY GENERATED BY THE ENGINE VALVES OR THE TIMING BELT WHICH OVERHEATED.*JB

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