2021 Yamaha YZF-R1
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2021 Yamaha YZF-R1 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.
2021 Yamaha YZF-R1 at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2021 Yamaha YZF-R1 recalls 0
No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2021 Yamaha YZF-R1.
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.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 1
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered.
The 2015 ~ 2021 YZF-R1 and YZF-R1M Oil Strainer Cover has been changed due to procurement reasons. The magnesium Oil Strainer Cover is no longer manufactured and has been superseded to the current aluminum Oil Strainer Cover. As a result, when replacing the ma…
Bulletin M2023-002 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Mar 2023Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the YZF-R1. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 1
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2021 Yamaha YZF-R1. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Wheels
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. Corre…
Transport Canada #2022345 · Jun 2022Source: 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.