2001 Yamaha YZFR6: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
28 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
5,206 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2001 model year. Data snapshot: . 19 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery is the most frequently named component, appearing in 20 of 28 complaints (71.4%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 19 | 67.9% |
| Transmission and shifting | 4 | 14.3% |
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 7.1% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 20 |
| Power Train:Manual Transmission | 5 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly | 1 |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 1 |
| Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields | 1 |
| Suspension:Rear:Shock Absorber | 1 |
| Suspension:Rear:Springs | 1 |
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery: 20; Power Train:Manual Transmission: 5; Power Train: 2; Power Train:Axle Assembly: 1; Structure:Frame And Members: 1; Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields: 1; Suspension:Rear:Shock Absorber: 1; Suspension:Rear:Springs: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 17 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 2 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 17; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (17). 9 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 4 |
| 2003 | 11 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
2002: 4; 2003: 11; 2004: 7; 2006: 2; 2008: 1; 2013: 1; 2016: 1; 2023: 1
Pattern summary
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 19 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 4 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10006956 · 2002-10-02 (October 2, 2002)
BATTERY LEADED ON SWINGARM AND REAR SHOCK CAUSING MAJOR CORROSION. SEARCHED THE INTERNET FOR ANSWERS AND FOUND HTTP://WWW.HOUNDHEAVEN.COM/BATTERYLEAK.HTM. *NLM **DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ARTEMIS*768011
Owner-reported narrative. 6,546 miles reported. Look up ODI 10006956 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10011023 · 2003-03-25 (March 25, 2003)
MY 2001 YAMAHA R6 MOTORCYCLE IS LEAKING BATTERY ACID CAUSING DAMAGE TO STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS OF THE MOTORCYCLE.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10011023 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10014486 · 2003-04-16 (April 16, 2003)
BATTERY ACID FROM SEALED BATTERY LEAKING ONTO VITAL COMPONENTS. METAL BREAK DOWN FROM ACID CONTACT. PARTS AFFECTED- DRIVE CHAIN, SWINGARM, REAR SHOCK AND LINKAGE HOLD SHOCK TO SWINGARM. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. 5,206 miles reported. Look up ODI 10014486 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10018839 · 2003-05-17 (May 17, 2003)
MY 2001 YAMAHA YZF R6 HAS A BATTERY LEAK, I KNOW A LOT OF PEOPLE THAT HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. WHEN IT LEAKED IT DAMAGED MY SWINGARM, REAR SHOCK, AND ALL RELATED COMPONENTS. YAMAHA SINCE HAS SECRETIVELY CHANGED THE DESIGN OF THE BATTERY, AND THERE ARE NO RECALLS ON OLDER STYLE BATTERY, LEAVING THE CONSUMER WITH ABOUT 1700.00 DOLLARS IN DAMAGE. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 2,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10018839 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10030713 · 2003-08-04 (August 4, 2003)
MY 2001 YAMAHA R6 IS LEAKING BATTERY ACID ALL OVER MY SWINGARM, SHOCK, CHAIN AND FOOTREST. YAMAH WILL NOT RECALL THIS DEFECTIVE BATTERY PROBLEM, ALTHOUGH THEY HAVE REDESIGNED THE BATTER WITH THE VENT HOLES IN A DIFFERENT PLACE TO PREVENT THE BATTERY ACID LEAK PROBLEM. THEY ARE HOPING THAT THE PROBLEM WILL OCCUR AFTER THE 1-YEAR WARRANTY IS EXPIRED SO THEY CAN REFUSE TO PAY TO REPLACE THE DAMAGED PARTS AND DEFECTIVE BATTERY. YAMAHA HAS A DESIGN FLAW AND IT SHOULD BE COVERED WHETHER THE WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED OR NOT. A FAULTY DESIGN SHOULD NOT BE A…
Owner-reported narrative. 14,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10030713 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10036790 · 2003-08-28 (August 28, 2003)
MY 2001 YAMAHA MOTORCYCLE HAS PREMATURE WEAR ON THE 2ND AND 6TH GEAR DOG EARS OF THE TRANSMISSION.. NUMERIOUS OTHER CUSTOMERS WITH 99 - 02 MODELS OF THIS MOTORCYCLE ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM, I HAVE FOUND OUT.. THE PROBLEM IS YAMAHA IS DOING NOTHING TO COVER THE PROBLEM SAYING IT IS EITHER RIDER ABUSE OR NORMAL WEAR. WHEN THIS IS HAPPENING TO RESPONSIBLE RIDING ADULTS, THEY CANNOT MAKE THAT CLAIM. THEY ALSO CHANGED THE 03 MODEL OF THE BIKE TO PUT EXTRA DOG EARS ON THE 2ND AND 6TH GEAR ONLY.. THEY SAY THIS WAS JUST A ROUTEIN CHANGE, …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10036790 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10037125 · 2003-09-03 (September 3, 2003)
BATTERY LEAKING ACID. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10037125 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10037151 · 2003-09-03 (September 3, 2003)
I HAVE A 2001 YAHAMA YZF-R6 AND THE BATTERY LEAKS ACID ONTO THE REAR SHOCK AND SWINGARM. I FELT IT WAS DANGEROUS SO I REPLACED THE BATTERY, REAR SHOCK AND SWINGARM.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10037151 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.