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2014 Yamaha YZFR6 Recalls & Complaints

The 2014 Yamaha YZFR6 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 2 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Yamaha dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2014 Yamaha YZFR6. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2014 Yamaha YZFR6 owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Yamaha YZFR6, describing incidents dated December 14, 2014 to February 8, 2015.

Most-cited components

Electrical System 1 complaint
Engine 1 complaint
Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
Traction Control System 1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Control 1 complaint

Of the 2 complaints on file, 2 report a crash; across both complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #10683605 · Filed February 16, 2015
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…
ODI #10664388 · Filed December 15, 2014
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…

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Front And Rear Wheel Insufficient Hardness

NHTSA #14V644000 · Wheels · NHTSA notice

Reported October 14, 2014 · Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA

Potentially affected: 28 vehicles

Repair completion: 96.43% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Yamaha campaign 990088 · Owners notified October 30, 2014 · Vehicles built August 1, 2014 – September 1, 2014 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2014 Yamaha YZF-R6 motorcycles manufactured August 1, 2014, to September 1, 2014. The front and rear wheels of the affected motorcycles may have been manufactured with insufficient hardness.

Safety consequence

If the wheels have insufficient hardness, the wheels may loosen and/or air may leak from around the tire bead. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Yamaha has notified owners, and dealers will replace the front and rear wheel and tire assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on October 30, 2014. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990088.

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.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2014 Yamaha YZFR6. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

2 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2014 Yamaha YZFR6.

Vehicle Speed Control; Engine; Fuel/Propulsion System

ODI #10683605

Crash 1 injury

Incident: February 8, 2015 · Filed: February 16, 2015

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

Electrical System; Traction Control System

ODI #10664388

Crash

Incident: December 14, 2014 · Filed: December 15, 2014

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.

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