How many recalls does the 2009 Yamaha Yzfr1 have?

The 2009 Yamaha Yzfr1 has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2009 Yamaha Yzfr1 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 2009 Yamaha Yzfr1?

Of 2 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is engine and engine cooling.

2009 Yamaha Yzfr1 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2009 Yamaha Yzfr1 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 24,000 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 14V044000 2014-02-10 24,000 affected

Defect

Yamaha Motor Corporation USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 YZFR1 motorcycles manufactured October 2008 through August 2013 and 2012-2013 XTZ12 motorcycles manufactured October 2011 through August 2013. In the affected motorcycles, use of the headlight may generate enough heat to cause the bulb…

Consequence

A headlight failure reduces the rider's ability to see clearly and the motorcycle's visibility to oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Yamaha will notify owners and dealers will replace the headlight socket, free of charge. The recall began on March 10, 2014. Owners may contact Yamaha at 1-800-962-7926.

Complaints by component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Total complaints2

What owners report

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

“Tl* the contact owns a 2009 yamaha yzfr1 motorcycle. The contact stated the vehicle would become excessively hot when driving at any speed. The contact stated while driving, it would feel as if his legs were burning. On one occasion, a passenger's rubber sole melted from the heat. The manufacturer…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM · reported 2010-06-21

“Tl* the contact owns a 2009 yamaha yzf-r1 motorcycle. The contact stated there was smoke coming from the headlight. The headlight then began melting and the contact video recorded the failure. The dealer was informed of the failure and would not replace the headlight. A complaint was filed with…”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS · reported 2010-04-28

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 2009 Yamaha Yzfr1 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.