There are no safety recalls for the 2004 Yamaha FZ6, but owners have filed 34 complaints with NHTSA.
2004 Yamaha FZ6 problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 15 | |
| Fuel System, Other | 6 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | |
| Electrical System | 6 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | |
| Power Train | 1 | |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System — 9
- Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery — 5
- Fuel System, Other › Delivery — 2
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 2
- Fuel System, Other › Fuel Injection System — 1
- Electrical System › Ignition — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 7,200 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2004 Yamaha FZ6 complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Power Train · reported Feb 10, 2023
Front drive shaft, chain sprocket âNut/lock washerâ has came loose and fell off on the highway. Could have locked the chain around the wheel and cause a major crash, also could have severely damaged the engine casing. It damaged the rear swing arm and a piece piece near the stater. I replaced the nut & locking washer tab, exact replacement only To have the same issue just I didnât allow it to spin off since I was aware of this happening. I replaced the second one with a different style but same locking washer tab same issue it comes loose within 8 to 10miles. The nut is torqued to spec…
Electrical System · at 3,000 miles · reported Oct 1, 2006
Yamaha 2004 fz6 bike runs good for a while, and all the sudden the engine loses 90 % of its power, I have to turn the key off, then back on to regain power while in traffic, one time this happen I gave it to much gas to get out of traffic ,and I flipped the bike over in the middle of the street. It was my lucky day nobody ran over me. Looking at this web site , there is a lot of other fz6 riders with the same problem, I have asked 4 yamaha dealers if anyone else is having this problem and they all said no? Well they sure do by looking on this web,I have the exact same problems as though others…
Engine and Engine Cooling · at 300 miles · reported Jul 5, 2006
Motorcycle shuts off after reducing throttle during deceleration and during shifting. Many riders of the same model motorcycle have reported the same problem. This is dangerous because the bike is w/o power and sometimes during downshifting the rear tire loses traction and causes the bike to slide sideways.
Vehicle Speed Control · at 8,000 miles · reported Jun 13, 2006
(1) no unusual events. (2) throttle position sensor failed causing poor gas mileage, stalls, and hesitation. (3) replaced tps at a cost of $215.
Electrical System · at 12,800 miles · reported May 16, 2006
At 9m miles, my 2004 yamaha fz6 began to exhibit the following: 1) after approximately 30 minutes of operation, erratic and prolonged periods of rough idle at 500 rpms instead of the normal 1300 rpms 2) motor would stall during gear changes, even at highway speeds 3) during these times, the smell of gasoline was noticeable. Changing the spark plugs seemed to fix the problem temporarily, but they soon reappeared. At 12m miles, the bike was taken to the yamaha dealer to be fixed but they could find nothing wrong with it. I went next to an independent motorcycle mechanic who also could find…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2004 Yamaha FZ6 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2004 Yamaha FZ6 as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2004 Yamaha FZ6?
Owners report fuel system, gasoline problems most often (15 reports), followed by fuel system, other (6). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 7,200 miles.
Are Yamaha recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Yamaha dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.