2016 Yamaha R6 Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2016 Yamaha R6. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“When attempting to start the motorcycle when the engine is cold it will not start with a press and hold of the starter button. Once you release the starter button and try a 2nd or 3rd time it will start. This only happens when the engine is cold.”
“When attempting to start the motorcycle when the engine is cold it will not start with a press and hold of the starter button. Once you release the starter button and try a 2nd or 3rd time it will start. This only happens when the engine is cold.”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2016 Yamaha R6 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.