2014 Yamaha YZF-R6 problems, recalls, safety rating, MPG & value

Q: Does the 2014 Yamaha YZF-R6 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2014 Yamaha YZF-R6. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

2014 Yamaha YZF-R6 at a glance

Safety recalls1

Owner complaints2

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2014 Yamaha YZF-R6 recalls 1

Wheels NHTSA Campaign #14V644000 · manufacturer #990088 · 14/10/2014

Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2014 Yamaha YZF-R6 motorcycles manufactured August 1, 2014, to September 1, 2014. The front and rear wheels of the affected motorcycles may have been manufactured with insufficient hardness.

Fix: Yamaha has notified owners, and dealers will replace the front and rear wheel and tire assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on October 30, 2014. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990088.

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.

2014 Yamaha YZF-R6 common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Vehicle Speed Control

Test cruise control and throttle response, and watch for any hesitation or unintended acceleration.

Engine

Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.

Fuel/propulsion System

Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.

Electrical System

Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.

Traction Control System

Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

About the Yamaha YZF-R6

The Yamaha YZF-R6 is a sport bike, produced by Yamaha as a 600 class from 1999 to 2020. From 2021, production availability is limited to a non-homologated race-only specification in most global markets, causing race organizers to realign their engine eligibility criteria to encourage other manufacturers having larger than 600 cc displacements to enter road-race competition from 2022.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2014 Yamaha YZF-R6 vehicles on record

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2014 Yamaha YZF-R6JYARJ16Y1EA008483

Other Yamaha YZF-R6 model years

2014 Yamaha YZF-R6 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2014 Yamaha YZF-R6 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2014 Yamaha YZF-R6. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Yamaha YZF-R6?

Across all 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are vehicle speed control, engine, fuel/propulsion system.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.