Yamaha recalls and safety
93 recalls since 1975 · 2,220 owner complaints since 1995
93
vehicle recalls since 1975
93
vehicle recalls since 1975
Yamaha has had 93 vehicle recalls since 1975, covering 1.05 million vehicles as reported. In 2025 there were 2 recalls for 2,931 vehicles. The Yamaha FJR1300 has the most recalls (8). Owners filed 17 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Updated Oct 10, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls in 2025
2
2026 so far
3
5,318 units
All recalls
93
Since 1975
Units affected
1.05M
All recalls, as reported
Do-not-drive
13
Owners told not to drive
Complaints, 12 mo
17
+13.3% vs 12 months before
Recalls per year
Yamaha vehicle recalls each year since 1975, and the vehicles they covered
Yamaha models
219 models with recalls, complaints or star ratings. Models with enough data have their own page.
| Model | Recalls | Units | Complaints | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FJR1300 | 8 | 82K | 138 | - |
| YZFR3 | 6 | 31K | 1 | - |
| Yzf-R3 | 5 | 68K | 4 | - |
| Tracer 9 GT | 5 | 22K | 1 | - |
| YZFR6 | 3 | 30K | 48 | - |
| XTZ12 | 3 | 47K | 12 | - |
| Road Star | 2 | 49K | 317 | - |
| Road Star Warrior | 2 | 35K | 117 | - |
| YZFR1 | 2 | 27K | 114 | - |
| Road Star Silverado | 2 | 49K | 76 | - |
| Yzf-R1 | 2 | 40K | 61 | - |
| XV1700 | 2 | 55K | 58 | - |
| XVS11 | 2 | 225K | 35 | - |
| Midnight Star | 2 | 49K | 29 | - |
| XVS65 | 2 | 225K | 21 | - |
| FZ-09 | 2 | 27K | 13 | - |
| YP400 | 2 | 24K | 13 | - |
| FJ-09 | 2 | 27K | 10 | - |
| MT-09 | 2 | 3,810 | 9 | - |
| CP250 | 2 | 24K | 8 | - |
| VMX12 | 2 | 17K | 6 | - |
| XT250 | 2 | 12K | 5 | - |
| WR250R | 2 | 15K | 4 | - |
| XSR900 | 2 | 23K | 3 | - |
| YZFR1K | 2 | 8,143 | 3 | - |
The 25 models with the most recalls, of 219. Download the CSV for all of them.
What can go wrong
Yamaha recalls by the stated risk
Parts recalled most
Yamaha recalls by component
- Electrical system12 · 77K units
- Engine and engine cooling12 · 88K units
- Power train12 · 125K units
- Fuel system, gasoline11 · 179K units
- Service brakes, hydraulic11 · 64K units
- Vehicle speed control7 · 63K units
- Exterior lighting6 · 105K units
- Suspension4 · 31K units
Owner complaints
Safety complaints Yamaha owners filed, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
17 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most, all years
- Power train859
- Electrical system460
- Engine and engine cooling198
- Fuel system, gasoline186
- Vehicle speed control150
- Engine108
- Fuel/propulsion system78
- Complaints
- 2,220
- Crashes reported
- 105
- Fires reported
- 21
- People injured
- 223
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Latest Yamaha recalls
The newest of 93. Open one for what is wrong, the risk, the fix and the models covered.
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2026 | Yamaha Boat Trailer (2027): Trailer hitchesNo. 26V480000 | Crash risk | 183 |
| Jun 5, 2026 | Yamaha XTZ690 (2025): Exterior lightingNo. 26V367000Do not drive | Crash risk | 4,173 |
| Mar 27, 2026 | Yamaha TW200 (2026): Electrical systemNo. 26V197000Do not drive | Crash risk | 962 |
| Nov 12, 2025 | Yamaha Xmax (2018-2022): Engine and engine coolingNo. 25V778000Do not drive | Crash risk | 2,715 |
| Apr 16, 2025 | Yamaha MT-09, MT-09 SP, MT-10, MT-10 SP and 2 more (2021-2025): Vehicle speed controlNo. 25V248000 | Crash risk | 216 |
| Jul 10, 2023 | Yamaha Tenere 700 (2022): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 23V472000Do not drive | Crash risk | 211 |
| Mar 7, 2022 | Yamaha MT-09, Tracer 9 GT (2021-2022): Engine and engine coolingNo. 22V130000Do not drive | Crash risk | 3,594 |
| Feb 24, 2022 | Yamaha Tracer 9 GT (2021): Vehicle speed controlNo. 22V110000Do not drive | Crash risk | 453 |
| Nov 5, 2021 | Yamaha FJR1300 (2016-2021): Engine and engine coolingNo. 21V865000Do not drive | Crash risk | 2,462 |
| Oct 25, 2021 | Yamaha Tracer 9 GT (2021): EquipmentNo. 21V836000 | Fire | 16 |
| Oct 15, 2021 | Yamaha XVS950 (2020-2021): EngineNo. 21V806000Do not drive | Crash risk | 233 |
| Apr 9, 2021 | Yamaha XC155 (2015-2020): EngineNo. 21V251000Do not drive | Crash risk | 4,262 |
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Questions and answers
How many recalls did Yamaha have in 2025?
2 Yamaha vehicle recalls in 2025, covering 2,931 vehicles. In 2026 there have been 3 so far.
Which Yamaha models have the most recalls?
The FJR1300 (8), the YZFR3 (6) and the Yzf-R3 (5) have the most recalls since 1975. Models sold for many years and in large numbers have more.
What is the most common Yamaha recall problem?
Electrical system: 12 of the 93 Yamaha recalls, followed by engine and engine cooling (12).
What do Yamaha owners complain about most?
Power train, named in 859 of the 2,220 safety complaints Yamaha owners filed since 1995, then electrical system (460). One complaint can name several components.
Are there do-not-drive recalls for Yamaha?
Yes: 13 Yamaha recalls tell owners not to drive the vehicle until it is repaired. The newest is from Jun 5, 2026: Yamaha XTZ690 (2025): Exterior lighting.
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. Makes and models are written as published.