How many recalls does the 2014 Yamaha Yzfr6 have?

The 2014 Yamaha Yzfr6 has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2014 Yamaha Yzfr6 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 2014 Yamaha Yzfr6?

Of 3 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is engine.

2014 Yamaha Yzfr6 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2014 Yamaha Yzfr6 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 28 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

WHEELS 14V644000 2014-10-14 28 affected

Defect

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.

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.

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.

Complaints by component

ENGINE

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Total complaints3

What owners report

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

“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…”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL · reported 2015-02-08

“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…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2015-02-08

“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…”

ENGINE · reported 2015-02-08

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 2014 Yamaha Yzfr6 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.