Models
Every Yamaha model with a safety record. Open one to see it year by year.
| Model | Years | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Road Star | 1999–2010 | 317 |
| FJR1300 | 2003–2021 | 138 |
| Road Star Warrior | 2002–2004 | 117 |
| YZFR1 | 1998–2021 | 114 |
| YZF-R1 | 1998–2020 | 61 |
| XV1700 | 2002–2007 | 58 |
| FZ6 | 2004–2006 | 50 |
| YZFR6 | 1999–2014 | 48 |
| FJR1300A | 2006 | 47 |
| XV19 | 2006–2010 | 41 |
| XVS65 | 1996–2010 | 21 |
| FJR1300AE | 2006 | 16 |
| YP400 | 2005–2012 | 13 |
| MT-09 | 2018–2025 | 10 |
| XT250 | 2008–2015 | 5 |
| WR250R | 2008–2016 | 4 |
| YZF-R3 | 2015–2021 | 4 |
| YZF-R6 | 2005–2010 | 4 |
| TW200 | 2006–2026 | 3 |
Also on record, with too little data for a page of its own: Yamaha · Bolt · Road Star Silverado · XVS1100 · XVS650 · XV1900 · XVS11 · YZFR6L · Midnight Star · Redundant Zuma · FZ-09 · Stratoliner · V-Star · Warrior · Zuma 125 · XVS950 · 1100 Silverado · FZ1 · XT1200Z · Road Star Limited Edition · XV1600ASNC · XV16 · V Star 1100 · FJ-09 · FZR600 · XVS13 · CP250 · Midknight Warrior · XTZ12 · YZF600RG · XF50 · FJR13 · Grizzly · Zuma · Roadliner · Roadster · Royal Star Tour Deluxe · Royale Venture · Star Venture · Super Tenere · Super Tenere XTZ12B/BC · Bolt R-Spec XVS950 · FZ8 · GTS1000 · Tenere 700 · V MAX · VMX12 · XV17PCP · YZF600 · YZFR1L · FZ07 · FZS10 · FZS6 · Majesty · V Star 1000 · Vino · Virago · WR250X · XSR900 · XV16A and 146 more.
NHTSA recalls, complaints and manufacturer communications (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
Complaints by model year
All Yamaha models together. Newer years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints
What owners report
- Power train850
- Electrical system459
- Engine and engine cooling194
- Fuel system, gasoline186
- Vehicle speed control149
- Engine107
- Fuel/propulsion system77
- Structure73
NHTSA ODI complaints, by the system named in the complaint
Latest recalls
Midwest Industries, Inc. (Midwest) is recalling certain 2027 Yamaha boat trailers. The tongue may fatigue and fail during towing, resulting in the trailer detaching.
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2025 XTZ690 motorcycles. The turn signal lights may fail to operate when activated. As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2026 TW200 motorcycles. The speedometer may become inoperative or display an inaccurate speed.
Yamaha Motor Company, Ltd. (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2018-2022 XMAX scooters. The camshaft retainer bolt may loosen and not properly secure the camshaft, resulting in an engine stall.
Pure Sports Distributing Inc. (Yamaha of Hawaii) is recalling certain 2022 MT-09 Tracer GT, 2021-2025 MT-09 SP, 2021-2025 MT-09, 2022-2023 and 2025 MT-10 SP, 2022-2024 MT-10 and 2022-2024 XSR900 motorcycles. The brushes inside the Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) may slide excessively due to improper ECU programming, possibly causing unstable idling or an engine stall.
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2022 Tenere 700 (XTZ7N) motorcycles. The front brake calipers may have been assembled with bolts that have an incorrect thread length, which can damage the mounting hole threads in the brake caliper.
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2021-2022 MT-09, MT-09 SP, and MTT9GT (Tracer 9 GT) motorcycles. Improper electronic control unit (ECU) programming may limit the throttle response, cause an engine stall, or fail to illuminate the engine warning light when a system error occurs.
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2021 Tracer 9 GT (MTT9GT) motorcycles. The throttle grip may break if used to pull up a motorcycle fallen on its side.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
EU safety alerts
77 Yamaha alerts in Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, since 2006; the latest 10 are below.
| RAYZR (LCG125) SR/00712/26 · 13 Mar 2026 | Injuries |
| XTZ690 (Ténéré 700 Rally) SR/02660/25 · 25 Jul 2025 | Injuries |
| MT-07, Ténéré 700, Tracer 7, XSR700 SR/01191/25 · 4 Apr 2025 | Injuries |
| Engine protection low A12/01226/24 · 17 May 2024 | Injuries |
| XTZ690D (Tenere World Raid) A12/01782/23 · 11 Aug 2023 | Injuries |
| Tricity 300 (MWD 300) A12/01617/23 · 14 Jul 2023 | Injuries |
| XMAX 125 ET XMAX 300 A12/00938/23 · 28 Apr 2023 | Injuries |
| TENERE 700 WORLD RAID (XTZ 690D) A12/00869/23 · 21 Apr 2023 | Environment, Injuries |
| YXM700 A12/00160/23 · 27 Jan 2023 | Environment, Injuries |
| MWD300 (Tricity 300) A12/00969/22 · 8 Jul 2022 | Injuries |
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0 · all EU alerts