How many recalls does the 2001 Yamaha Yzf-R1 have?

The 2001 Yamaha Yzf-R1 has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 2001 Yamaha Yzf-R1 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2001 Yamaha Yzf-R1?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is engine.

2001 Yamaha Yzf-R1 Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2001 Yamaha Yzf-R1. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ENGINE

Total complaints1

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“The problem is the oil pump has a chain that stretches over time and gets stuck causing the motor and back tire to seize. On or about 12/31/2012 I was riding my 2001 yamaha r1 down the 10 freeway by the 10/57 incherchange. The oil pump chain had about 20k miles on it and stretched getting stuck on…”

ENGINE · reported 2012-12-31

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2001 Yamaha Yzf-R1 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.