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2007 Yamaha YZF-R6 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 3 complaints on file for the 2007 Yamaha YZF-R6 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

3

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

1

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

1

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2007 compare to other YZF-R6 years?

YZF-R6 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2007 highlighted33 complaints1999: 3 complaints2000: 1 complaints2001: 33 complaints2002: 3 complaints2003: 3 complaints2004: 2 complaints2005: 2 complaints2006: 7 complaints2007: 3 complaints2008: 0 complaints2009: 1 complaints2010: 0 complaints2011: 0 complaints2012: 0 complaints2013: 2 complaints2014: 3 complaints
YZF-R6 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2007 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2007 Yamaha YZF-R6 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Fuel System133%
Suspension133%
Transmission133%

Does the 2007 Yamaha YZF-R6 have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

10V365000LightingAugust 5, 2010 · 53,449 units

Defect

YAMAHA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2010 YZF-R6 MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 2005 THROUGH MARCH 2010. THE MOTORCYCLE'S FRONT SIDE REFLECTOR WAS NOT PLACED AT THE PROPER HEIGHT WHICH FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

Consequence

VISIBILITY OF THE MOTORCYCLE WILL BE DECREASED, POSSIBLY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

YAMAHA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE MOTORCYCLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 12, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT YAMAHA AT 1-800-962-7926.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 YAMAHA YZF-R6. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT-END OF THE VEHICLE. THE FRONT TIRE BEGAN ABNORMALLY BOUNCING AND THE ENTIRE FRONT END BEGAN TO WOBBLE. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · June 6, 2010 · crash

“MY BRAND NEW 2007/2008 YAMAHA R6S WAS RECENTLY IN FOR ITS 4K MILE MAINTENANCE IN THE PROCESS OF GETTING THE BIKE SERVICED AT THE DEALER (RIDE MOTORSPORTS IN WOODINVILLE, WA) THE TECH'S SAID THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM WHAT THEY THOUGHT WAS THE TRANSMISSION AND FELT FUNNY WHILE ON THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · August 27, 2008

“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 YAMAHA VENTURE MOTORCYCLE. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND THE CONTACT SMELLED A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL. HE ALSO OBSERVED FUEL LEAKAGE COMING FROM THE FUEL TANK. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS IN OPERATION OR STATIONARY THE FAILURES OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · June 30, 2009

2007 Yamaha YZF-R6 — common questions

Is the 2007 Yamaha YZF-R6 reliable?

The record is thin — 3 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2007 Yamaha YZF-R6 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2007 Yamaha YZF-R6. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Yamaha YZF-R6 years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the YZF-R6 years to avoid are 2001. The cleanest record among YZF-R6 years belongs to 2012.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.