2001 Yamaha YZF-R6 electrical system problems
The 2001 Yamaha YZF-R6 has 21 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 64% of the year's total, and the first year with meaningful reports in this category.
21
Electrical System complaints
64%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“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…”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 2001 Yamaha YZF-R6 have?
NHTSA has 21 complaints about the 2001 Yamaha YZF-R6 electrical system — 64% of all complaints filed for that model year.
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Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.