2002 Yamaha YZFR6L: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
27 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
3,850 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2002 model year. Data snapshot: . 22 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery is the most frequently named component, appearing in 24 of 27 complaints (88.9%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 24 | 88.9% |
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 | 24 |
| Power Train:Manual Transmission | 3 |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan | 1 |
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery: 24; Power Train:Manual Transmission: 3; Electrical System:Ignition: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan: 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 | 22 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 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: 22; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 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 (22). 5 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 | 2 |
| 2003 | 18 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 1 |
2002: 2; 2003: 18; 2004: 6; 2005: 1
Pattern summary
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 24 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 10008355 · 2003-03-03 (March 3, 2003)
I HAVE A 2002 YAMAHA R6 AND THE BATTERY LEAKS ACID. THE ACID HAS "ETCHED" MANY OF THE BIKES COMPONENTS INCLUDING THE SWINGARM AND TIRE HUGGER. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 3,400 miles reported. Look up ODI 10008355 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10008532 · 2002-11-05 (November 5, 2002)
BATTERY ACID LEAKS ONTO SWINGARM, CHAIN AND MISC PARTS, CAUSING CORROSION. ****DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ARTEMIS****769314. *AK *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 8,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10008532 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10016358 · 2003-04-22 (April 22, 2003)
BATTERY IS LEAKING ON MY NEW BIKE. I HAVE GONE TO NUMEROUS FORUMS AND IT SEEMS LIKE IT IS DOING THE SAME ON THOSE PEOPLES BIKES. WE ALL RIDE THE SAME BIKE AND WE ALL GET THE SAME DAMAGE TO OUR BIKES. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10016358 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10018508 · 2003-05-10 (May 10, 2003)
BATTERY FLUID LEAKING ONTO NUMEROUS PARTS OF MY 2002 YAMAHA R6. MAIN PARTS AFFECTED ARE THE SWING ARM AND FRAME. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. 6,100 miles reported. Look up ODI 10018508 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10022980 · 2003-06-12 (June 12, 2003)
WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING TVEHICLE SHUT OFF. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10022980 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10023335 · 2003-06-18 (June 18, 2003)
2002 YAMAHA YZF-R6 MOTORCYCLE LEAKS ACID DUE TO A DEFECTIVE BATTERY. THE ACID SEVERELY CORRODES THE ALUMINUM SWING ARM, SHOCK, AND CHAIN...THIS CREATES A SEVERE SAFETY ISSUE, AS THE CHAIN AND REAR SHOCK IS VERY PRONE TO FAILURE WHICH COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT WITH SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH TO THE OPERATOR. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. 1,400 miles reported. Look up ODI 10023335 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10023452 · 2003-06-20 (June 20, 2003)
BATTERY ACID LEAKED ALL OVER SWING ARM, SHOCK AND SHOCK RESERVOIR, AND CHAIN. I CALLED YAMAHA CUSTOMER SERVICE, AND THEY DENIED ANY KNOWLEDGE OF LEAKING BATTERIES, ALTHOUGH I FOUND A WEBSITE (WWW.HOUNDHEAVEN.COM) WITH DOZENS OF PEOPLE WITH THE SAME MODELS AND SAME LEAKING BATTERIES. I'M IN THE PROCESS OF TAKING IT TO THE DEALER, IN HOPES THAT IT'S COVERED UNDER WARRANTY (THE BIKE IS STILL UNDER FACTORY WARRANTY AND IS LESS THAN A YEAR OLD). *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. 4,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10023452 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10023751 · 2003-06-25 (June 25, 2003)
2002 YAMAHA R6. BATTERY WAS FOUND LEAKING. ACID DAMAGE TO SWING ARM, REAR SHOCK, CHAIN AND FRONT SPROCKET. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. 4,900 miles reported. Look up ODI 10023751 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.