2
recalls
The Yamaha YZFR1KC has 2 recalls covering 8,143 vehicles as reported; model year 1998 is covered by the most (2).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
2
Most for 1998: 2
Units affected
8,143
As reported
Overall stars
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Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
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Recalls by model year
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Parts recalled
Recalls of the Yamaha YZFR1KC by component
- Engine and engine cooling1 · 6,373 units
- Power train1 · 1,770 units
Yamaha YZFR1KC recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 12, 1999 | Yamaha YZFR1K, YZFR1KC, YZFR1L, YZFR1LC (1998-1999): Engine and engine coolingNo. 99V186000 | Other or not stated | 6,373 |
| Sep 29, 1998 | Yamaha YZFR1K, YZFR1KC (1998): Power trainNo. 98V236000 | Crash risk | 1,770 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 1999 Yamaha YZFR1KC recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 1999 Yamaha YZFR1KC. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Yamaha YZFR1KC have?
2 recalls cover the Yamaha YZFR1KC, for 8,143 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is engine and engine cooling (1 recalls).
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.