RECALLS — YAMAHA YZF-R1
Yamaha YZF-R1 recalls
Yamaha YZF-R1 model years 2010–2021 covered by at least one recall campaign. Pick a year to see the Canadian and U.S. campaigns side by side.
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U.S. NHTSA campaigns are listed on each year page, where they are queried live by model year. The Canadian list below covers every year together.
Transport Canada recalls
04- Wheels#2022345
40 units affected
Issue: On certain motorcycles, the front wheel size may appear incorrectly. There is a shadow character that appears in the space following the first 'J' of the wheel rim size. You may see 'JJ17M/CXMT3.50', when it should show 'J 17M/CXMT3.50'. Canadian regulations require wheels to be clearly marked with the rim size. Safety Risk: This small error does not affect safety. Corrective Actions: This is not a recall. Yamaha has made changes to ensure that all new wheels are correctly marked.
- Powertrain#2015559
240 units affected
On certain motorcycles, the second gear wheel and the pinion gears in the transmission may be of inadequate strength. In high stress cases, this could cause internal components in the transmission to deform or break. If gears were to fail, the transmission could lock up, which would also cause the rear wheel to lock up. This could result in loss of control and/or a crash, increasing the risk of injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the transmission assembly with one that includes gears of a different design.
- Suspension#2015152
62 units affected
On certain motorcycles, the rear shock absorber may not have been manufactured correctly. The piston rod nut may have been tightened before the piston had the correct full metal-to-metal contact. This could result in the nut loosening, which would prevent proper rear suspension action, and could cause poor handling that may result in a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will replace the rear shock absorber with a correctly manufactured one.
- Lights And Instruments#2014158
925 units affected
On certain motorcycles, the headlamp connector may overheat and melt, affecting headlamp function. This could compromise driver visibility and increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the headlamp wiring.
Canadian data updated August 24, 2026
Does this recall apply to my vehicle?
Matched by make, model, and model year. Many recalls affect only specific VIN ranges — confirm with your dealer using your full VIN.
What to do
Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer in both countries. To confirm a recall applies to your specific vehicle, contact your manufacturer or dealer with your full VIN, or use the official channel:
- NHTSA recall lookup (search by VIN) — U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Defects and recalls database — Transport Canada