AI DamageYamaha YZF-R1: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Yamaha YZF-R1 across 6 model years: 0 owner complaints and 1 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
| Year | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) | YouTube repair videos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 6 |
What to check before buying
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- The 2015 ~ 2021 YZF-R1 and YZF-R1M Oil Strainer Cover has been changed due to procurement reasons
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.