Model year record

2006 Yamaha YZF-R6 recalls & problems

The 2006 Yamaha YZF-R6 has 3 safety recalls and 5 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is vehicle speed control (2 complaints).

Recalls3safety recalls

Complaints5filed by owners

Crashes · fires1 · 1reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths3 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Exterior lightingAug 5, 2010

Exterior lighting

Recall 10V36500053,449 vehicles

Problem: YAMAHA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2010 YZF-R6 MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 2005 THROUGH MARCH 2010. THE MOTORCYCLE'S FRONT SIDE REFLECTOR WAS NOT PLACED AT THE PROPER HEIGHT WHICH FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Risk: VISIBILITY OF THE MOTORCYCLE WILL BE DECREASED, POSSIBLY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: YAMAHA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE MOTORCYCLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 12, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT YAMAHA AT 1-800-962-7926.

Vehicle speed controlNov 2, 2006

Vehicle speed control

Recall 06V44200013,000 vehicles

Problem: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE AIR FILTER MOUNTING SCREWS MAY COME LOOSE AND FALL OUT.
Risk: IF THE SCREWS FALL OUT, THEY COULD GET CAUGHT IN THE THROTTLE VALVE WHICH COULD PREVENT THE OPERATOR FROM REDUCING ENGINE SPEED PROPERLY. THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH WITH INJURY OR DEATH.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT WITH A NEW ONE THAT IS DESIGNED TO HOLD THE SCREWS SECURELY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 29, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT YAMAHA AT 714-761-7842.

Service brakes, hydraulicMay 2, 2006

Service brakes, hydraulic

Recall 06E0350001,611 vehicles

Problem: CERTAIN CRG FRONT BRAKE LEVERS, MODEL RB-511 DESIGNED FOR USE ON 2004-2006 YAMAHA YZF-R1 MOTORCYCLES, AND 2005-2006 YAMAHA YZF-R6 MOTORCYCLES. MODEL RB-512 IS DESIGNED FOR USE ON 2003-2006 DUCATI 749 AND 999 MOTORCYCLES, AND ON 2004-2006 APRILIA MILLE R MOTORCYCLES. DUE TO A MISALIGNMENT OF THE PIVOT BORE, THE BRAKE LEVER COULD BECOME SEIZED IN THE BRAKE ENGAGED POSITION, THEREBY PREVENTING THE FRONT BRAKE FROM DISENGAGING.
Risk: A NON-RELEASE CONDITION COULD CAUSE DRAG ON THE FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM, WHICH COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Fix: CRG WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE ROCKER FOR THE FRONT LEVER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONCACT CRG AT 831-763-7811.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Injuries	Typical mileage*
Vehicle speed control	2	1	1	2	—
Unknown or other	2	1	1	1	—
Fuel system, gasolineDelivery › Fuel pump	1	0	0	0	—
Engine and engine coolingEngine	1	0	0	0	—
Seats	1	0	0	1	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Seats1 injury
YAMAHA 450 RHINO SIDE BY SIDE UTV, ACCIDENT INVOLVING LOW SPEED ON ROAD WITH TIP OVER. THE DRIVERS SEAT IS NOT STABLE AND CAME OUT OF BRACKETS. IT IS DESIGNED TO BE SLID OUT FOR STORAGE UNDER SEAT. I BELIEVE THAT I WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN INJURED HAD THE SEAT NOT COME OUT IN A LOW SPEED TIP OVER. YAHMAHA SHOULD HAVE DESIGNED SEAT TO BE STABLE AND SECURED TO THE FRAME AND BODY OF VEHICLE. *TR
Oct 5, 2009
Unknown or other
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 WILDFIRE HY-BIRD SPORT QH200-GY (THE YEAR, MAKE, AND MODEL LISTED WERE UNAVAILABLE IN THE DROP DOWN MENU). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MOTOR MOUNT FAILED. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE CHAIN TO COME OUT THE BACK SPROCKET, WHICH THEN CAUSED THE SPROCKET TO BECOME SCRAPED AND SCRATCHED. THE DEALER STATED THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE. THE ENGINE SIZE, POWERTRAIN, # OF CYLINDERS, AND A VALID VIN WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 69.
May 12, 2007 · 69 miles
Unknown or otherCrashFire1 injury
TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 YAMAHA R6 WITH AN ODOMETER READING OF 1,000 MILES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE GOING AROUND A CURVE AT 40 MPH AND SHIFTING INTO THIRD GEAR THE THROTTLE FROZE IN AND OPEN POSITION AND THE MOTORCYCLE STARTED TO RAISE UP. THE CONTACT PUSHED THE MOTORCYCLE TO THE SIDE, CRASHED, AND THE MOTORCYCLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE CONTACT LATER RECEIVED THE RECALL 06V442000 WHICH WAS THE NOTED THE SAME FAILURE AS THE CONTACTS VEHICLE HAD RIGHT BEFORE THE CRASH. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER, BUT SINCE THE MOTORCYCLE HAD BEEN DESTROYED DUE TO THE FIRE THEY TOLD THE CONTACT THAT THE BURDEN OF PROOF WAS ON HIM THAT THE CRASH WAS A RESULT OF THE RECALL . THE CONSUMER STATES…
Sep 21, 2006 · 1,000 miles
Vehicle speed control1 injury
MY THROTTLE GOT STUCK OR IT FELT AS IT DID , I WASN'T ABLE TO STOP I HELD THE BRAKES BUT COULDN'T STOP , AFTER THAT I STARTED GETTING SCARED I HIT THE KILL SWITCH NOTHING THE BIKE STAYED ON ,ALL I THOUGHT WAS JUMPING OFF SO I DID , IT REALLY SCARED ME , WHEN I JUMPED I GOT A KNEE INJURY. *NM
Oct 30, 2006 · 6,000 miles
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
2006 YAMAHA YZF-R6 ENGINE SHUTS OFF WITHOUT WARNING FOR NO APPARENT REASON. APPROXIMATELY 6000 MILES ON ODOMETER. FUEL PUMP AND TPS REPLACED. STILL SPORADICALLY SHUTS OFF. *JB
Sep 14, 2006 · 6,000 miles

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.