MYRModel Year Report

2015 Yamaha YZF-R1

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2015 Yamaha YZF-R1
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:06:15.500Z

Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Yamaha YZF-R1 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2015 highlighted. 2002: 1 complaints 2002 2004: 37 complaints 2004 2005: 3 complaints 2005 2006: 8 complaints 2006 2011: 2 complaints 2011 2015: 7 complaints 2015 2020: 1 complaints 2020
2015: 7 complaints
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YearComplaints
20021
200437
20053
20068
20112
20157
20201

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 7 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

POWER TRAIN

6 of 7 total reports mention: power train.

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2015 YAMAHA YZF-R1. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO NOT ENOUGH HAS BEEN DONE TO REMEDY THE TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT RECALL NOTICE PROBLEMS. *SMD

NHTSA ODI report, 20160119

MY NEW VEHICLE PURCHASED IN NOVEMBER, 2015, HAS A DEFECT WITH THE TRANSMISSION THAT MAY CAUSE IT TO LOCK UP AT SPEED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20151218

AFTER HEARING RUMORS ABOUT A TRANSMISSION RECALL ON THE 2015 YAMAHA R1 MOTORCYCLES, I RECEIVED MY RECALL LETTER IN THE MAIL. YAMAHA STATES THAT 2ND, 3RD AND 4TH TRANSMISSION GEARS WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO DEFORMATION/BREAKAGE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20151214

ENGINE

3 of 7 total reports mention: engine.

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THE MOTORCYCLE IT'S BROKEN ENGINE ONLY 5000 MILES I PAY 17 THOUSAND HELP ME PLEASE

NHTSA ODI report, 20181201

SERVICE BRAKES

1 of 7 total reports mentions: service brakes.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2015 Yamaha YZF-R1 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2015 Yamaha YZF-R1 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Yamaha YZF-R1?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 86% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2015 Yamaha YZF-R1 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.