How many recalls does the 2012 Yamaha Yzfr1 have?

The 2012 Yamaha Yzfr1 has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2012 Yamaha Yzfr1 has an open recall?

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2012 Yamaha Yzfr1 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2012 Yamaha Yzfr1 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 24,000 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. 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.

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 2012 Yamaha Yzfr1 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.