NHTSA vehicle safety data
2009 Yamaha YZFR6 Recalls & Complaints
The 2009 Yamaha YZFR6 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Yamaha dealer.
Includes campaigns NHTSA files under the spelling "YZF-R6".
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2009 Yamaha YZFR6. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2009 Yamaha YZFR6 owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2009 Yamaha YZFR6, describing incidents dated July 10, 2009.
Most-cited components
- Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #10284584 · Filed
FUEL PUMP FAILED IN THE MIDDLE OF A LEFT HAND TURN AT A BUSY INTERSECTION. *TR
Steering Damper Bracket may Fail, Locking Steering
NHTSA #14E012000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice
Reported April 1, 2014 · Ohlins Racing AB
Potentially affected: 2,827 vehicles
Repair completion: 4% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified November 19, 2013
Defect description
Ohlins Racing AB (Ohlins) is recalling certain steering dampers kits manufactured with an incorrectly machined bracket. These dampers were sold for use as aftermarket equipment on Yamaha R1, R6, and FZ6, Suzuki TL1000 R and GSX1300R, Honda CB600RR, and Ducati Monster 1000, 748, 848, 916, 996, and 998 motorcycles. Also included are universal steering damper kits with part numbers SD 000 through SD 005. The affected brackets may crack.
Safety consequence
If there is a crack in the steering bracket, at low speeds it may cause the steering to lock, leading to personal injury or a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Ohlins will notify the distributors and provide their customers with a new bracket. The recall began in November 2013. Owners may contact Ohlins USA at 1-828-692-4525. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 13E-034.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
FRONT SIDE REFLECTOR HEIGHT
NHTSA #10V365000 · Exterior Lighting · NHTSA notice
Reported August 5, 2010 · YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA
Potentially affected: 53,449 vehicles
Owners notified August 12, 2010 · Vehicles built August 1, 2005 – March 31, 2010 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
YAMAHA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2010 YZF-R6 MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 2005 THROUGH MARCH 2010. THE MOTORCYCLE'S FRONT SIDE REFLECTOR WAS NOT PLACED AT THE PROPER HEIGHT WHICH FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Safety consequence
VISIBILITY OF THE MOTORCYCLE WILL BE DECREASED, POSSIBLY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
YAMAHA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE MOTORCYCLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 12, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT YAMAHA AT 1-800-962-7926.
Notes
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
Other Yamaha YZFR6 model years
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