Yamaha YZFR6 electrical problems
22 complaint narratives mention electrical terms.
Key facts
48 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
5,206 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1999 to 2014 model years. Data snapshot: . 35 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Electrical and battery issues evidence
22 of 48 complaints match this topic (45.8%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
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 ↗