Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2006 Yamaha YZF-R6, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Fuel system, gasoline1
- Engine and engine cooling1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 61 2006 YZF-R6 vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died; 60 people died inside them. This is a count, not a crash rate: it grows with the number of cars on the road.
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain)
Recalls in Canada
2 Transport Canada recalls for the 2006 Yamaha YZF-R6.
| 2010280 16 Aug 2010 | Lights And Instruments On certain motorcycles, the front side reflector height does not meet Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 - Lighting System and Retroreflective Devices. A… |
| 2006297 6 Nov 2006 | Engine On certain motorcycles, the air filter mounting screws may come loose and fall out. If this were to happen, the screws could get caught in the throttle valve a… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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."
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Yamaha told its dealers about the 2006 Yamaha YZF-R6: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10058505 | YAMAHA MC: PROCEDURAL INFORMATION ON SHIFT SHAFT TIPS FOR PRIMARY GEAR DRIVEN REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION IS BEING PROVIDED. MODEL YZF-R6. NO YEARS LISTED. *PE |
| 10055289 | YAMAHA MC: WHEN LOOKING FOR TECHNICAL INFORMATION, A COMPREHENSIVE INDEX IS PROVIDED REGARDING TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS FOR VARIOUS PROBLEMS. *PE |
| 10030233 | YAMAHA MOTORCYCLE: HARD TO START WHEN COLD, ERRATIC, OR WON'T IDLE. A POSSIBLE CAUSE IS INSUFFICIENT VALVE CLEARANCE. EFFECTS ALL YZF-R6V/W/X MODELS AND YZF-R1/R6 MODELS. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE |
| 10023798 | YAMAHA MOTORCYCLE - 2006-2007 YZF-R6 -- SERVICE MANUAL CORRECTION - CRANKSHAFT BEARING SELECTION FORMULA. *NJ |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)