2
recalls
The Yamaha VMX12 has 2 recalls covering 16,960 vehicles as reported; model year 1986 is covered by the most (2).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
2
Most for 1986: 2
Units affected
17K
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
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Yamaha VMX12, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
0 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Suspension3
- Engine1
- Power train1
- Structure1
- Unknown or other1
- Vehicle speed control1
- Complaints
- 6
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 1
- People injured
- 3
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Yamaha VMX12 by component
- Electrical system1 · 8,171 units
- Suspension1 · 8,789 units
Yamaha VMX12 recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 1989 | Yamaha VMX12 (1986-1989): Electrical systemNo. 89V185000 | Crash risk | 8,171 |
| Feb 12, 1987 | Yamaha VMX12 (1985-1986): SuspensionNo. 87V014000 | Other or not stated | 8,789 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 1989 Yamaha VMX12 recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 1989 Yamaha VMX12. 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 VMX12 have?
2 recalls cover the Yamaha VMX12, for 16,960 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is electrical system (1 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Yamaha VMX12?
Suspension: named in 3 of the 6 safety complaints about the Yamaha VMX12, then engine (1). One complaint can name several components.
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.