2010 Yamaha YZF-R1
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2010 Yamaha YZF-R1 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 11 on record.
2010 Yamaha YZF-R1 at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2010 Yamaha YZF-R1 recalls 1
Yamaha Motor Corporation USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 YZFR1 motorcycles manufactured October 2008 through August 2013 and 2012-2013 XTZ12 motorcycles manufactured October 2011 through August 2013. In the affected motorcycles, use of the headlight may generate enough heat to cause the bulb connections to expand, resulting in arcing in the headlight bulb socket which could cause the socket to…
Fix: Yamaha will notify owners and dealers will replace the headlight socket, free of charge. The recall began on March 10, 2014. Owners may contact Yamaha at 1-800-962-7926.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
Canadian recalls 1
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2010 Yamaha YZF-R1. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Lights And Instruments
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.
Transport Canada #2014158 · Apr 2014Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
About the Yamaha YZF-R1
The Yamaha YZF-R1, or simply R1, is a 998 cc (60.9 cu in) sports motorcycle of the YZF-R series made by Yamaha. It was first released in 1998, undergoing significant updates in 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2015, 2018 and 2020.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.
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