TRAILER HITCHESMidwest Industries, Inc. (Midwest) is recalling certain 2027 Yamaha boat trailers. The tongue may fatigue and fail during towing, resulting in the trailer detaching.
Yamaha Recalls, Complaints & Safety Data
NHTSA safety recalls, owner-reported complaints and investigations, by model and model year · 1976–2027
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Overview
Our database holds 2,195 NHTSA owner-reported complaints filed against Yamaha vehicles. Our database also holds 97 safety recall campaigns and 12 NHTSA investigations covering at least one Yamaha model year.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Yamaha models
Ordered by total owner-reported complaint volume, which is not a ranking of quality
| Model | Model years | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Road Star | 1999–2007 | 317 | 3 |
| Yamaha | 1993–2003 | 184 | 0 |
| Yzf-R1 | 1998–2015 | 175 | 7 |
| FJR1300 | 2003–2021 | 138 | 8 |
| Road Star Warrior | 2002–2004 | 117 | 2 |
| Bolt | 2014 | 86 | 1 |
| Road Star Silverado | 1999–2003 | 76 | 2 |
| XV1700 | 2002–2007 | 58 | 2 |
| Yzf-R6 | 1999–2014 | 52 | 6 |
| FZ6 | 2004–2005 | 50 | 1 |
| FJR1300A | 2006 | 47 | 0 |
| XVS1100 | 2000–2006 | 45 | 0 |
| XV19 | 2006 | 41 | 1 |
| XVS650 | 2000–2002 | 41 | 0 |
| XV1900 | 2006–2021 | 35 | 1 |
| XVS11 | 1996–2005 | 35 | 2 |
| Yzfr6l | 1999–2002 | 33 | 1 |
| Midnight Star | 1999–2003 | 29 | 2 |
| Redundant Zuma | 2009 | 29 | 1 |
| FZ09 | 2014–2017 | 27 | 3 |
| Stratoliner | 2006–2007 | 25 | 0 |
| XVS950 | 2009–2021 | 23 | 1 |
| V-Star | 2006 | 22 | 0 |
| Warrior | 2002–2009 | 21 | 1 |
| XVS65 | 1996–2005 | 21 | 2 |
| Zuma 125 | 2009 | 21 | 0 |
| 1100 Silverado | 2006 | 18 | 0 |
| FZ1 | 2006–2007 | 18 | 0 |
| XT1200Z | 2012–2013 | 17 | 0 |
| FJR1300AE | 2006 | 16 | 0 |
| Road Star Limited Edition | 2002–2003 | 14 | 1 |
| XV1600ASNC | 2001 | 13 | 1 |
| YP400 | 2005–2007 | 13 | 2 |
| XTZ12 | 2012–2020 | 12 | 3 |
| XV16 | 2001–2003 | 12 | 1 |
| V Star 1100 | 2001–2004 | 11 | 0 |
| Fj-09 | 2015–2017 | 10 | 2 |
| FZR600 | 1989 | 9 | 0 |
| Mt-09 | 2021–2025 | 9 | 2 |
| XVS13 | 2007 | 9 | 0 |
| CP250 | 2006–2007 | 8 | 2 |
| Midknight Warrior | 2008 | 8 | 0 |
| YZF600RG | 1995 | 8 | 1 |
| XF50 | 2007 | 7 | 1 |
| FJR13 | 2007 | 6 | 0 |
| Zuma | 2005 | 6 | 1 |
| Roadliner | 2006 | 5 | 0 |
| Roadster | 2003 | 5 | 0 |
| Royal Star Tour Deluxe | 1997 | 5 | 1 |
| Star Venture | 2018 | 5 | 0 |
| XT250 | 1980–2015 | 5 | 2 |
| XTZ12B/Bc | 2012 | 5 | 1 |
| VMX12 | 1985–1989 | 4 | 2 |
| WR250R | 2008–2016 | 4 | 2 |
| XV17PCP | 2002–2003 | 4 | 1 |
| Yzf-R3 | 2015–2021 | 4 | 11 |
| Yzfr1l | 1998–1999 | 4 | 1 |
| FZ07 | 2015 | 3 | 1 |
| TW200 | 2026 | 3 | 1 |
| Vino | 2007 | 3 | 1 |
| WR250X | 2008–2011 | 3 | 1 |
| XSR900 | 2015–2024 | 3 | 2 |
| YW125 | 2009 | 3 | 0 |
| Yzfr1k | 1998–1999 | 3 | 2 |
| Mt-10 | 2017–2024 | 2 | 2 |
| Riva | 2001 | 2 | 1 |
| XC155 | 2015–2020 | 2 | 2 |
| XTZ690 | 2025 | 2 | 1 |
| XV1600ATL | 1999 | 2 | 1 |
| XV1700PC | 2002 | 2 | 1 |
| XV250 | 1996–2019 | 2 | 2 |
| YW50T | 2005 | 2 | 1 |
| YZF600RGC | 1995 | 2 | 1 |
| Yzfr1m | 2015 | 2 | 1 |
| Yzfr6m | 1999–2000 | 2 | 1 |
| 750 | 1977–1978 | 1 | 1 |
| FZ600 | 1986–1988 | 1 | 1 |
| FZ6R | 2015 | 1 | 1 |
| R6 | 2015 | 1 | 1 |
| Radian | 1986–1991 | 1 | 0 |
| Road Star Mm Limited | 1999–2001 | 1 | 1 |
| SR400 | 2015–2018 | 1 | 1 |
| Star Elude | 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| Super Tenere | 2015 | 1 | 1 |
| Tracer 9 GT | 2018–2022 | 1 | 5 |
| Venture Royale | 1983–1991 | 1 | 0 |
| XC155F | 2015 | 1 | 2 |
| Xmax | 2018–2022 | 1 | 2 |
| XT225T | 2005 | 1 | 1 |
| XT225TC | 2005 | 1 | 1 |
| XV1600AL | 1999 | 1 | 1 |
| XV1600AN | 2001 | 1 | 1 |
| XV17PCPC | 2002–2003 | 1 | 1 |
| XV17PCR | 2002–2003 | 1 | 1 |
| YZF600RH | 1996 | 1 | 1 |
| Yzfr1mf | 2015 | 1 | 1 |
| Yzfr6mc | 1999–2000 | 1 | 1 |
| Boat Trailer | 2027 | 0 | 1 |
| Chappy | 1976 | 0 | 1 |
| Chappy LB80 Ii Hc | 1976 | 0 | 1 |
| CY50N | 2001 | 0 | 1 |
| CZD300 | 2019–2020 | 0 | 1 |
| FJ1100 | 1984–1985 | 0 | 1 |
| FJ1200 | 1986 | 0 | 2 |
| FJ600 | 1984 | 0 | 1 |
| FZR400 | 1989 | 0 | 0 |
| FZS600 | 2004–2005 | 0 | 2 |
| Jog | 2001 | 0 | 1 |
| Ltjc | 1997 | 0 | 1 |
| Mt-03 | 2020 | 0 | 2 |
| Mt-07 | 2018 | 0 | 1 |
| Mt-09 Sp | 2021–2025 | 0 | 1 |
| Mt-10 Sp | 2022–2025 | 0 | 1 |
| MTT9GT | 2019 | 0 | 1 |
| Mxtgtkl | 2019 | 0 | 1 |
| RD400C | 1976 | 0 | 1 |
| Riva 125 | 1987–1988 | 0 | 0 |
| Riva XC200T | 1987 | 0 | 1 |
| Riva XC200U | 1988 | 0 | 1 |
| Riva XC200ZT | 1987 | 0 | 1 |
| Riva XC200ZU | 1988 | 0 | 1 |
| SR250 | 1980 | 0 | 1 |
| Super Tenere ES | 2015 | 0 | 1 |
| Tenere 700 | 2022 | 0 | 1 |
| Venture | 1983–1991 | 0 | 0 |
| Vino Classic (xc50a) | 2011 | 0 | 1 |
| Virago 250 | 2005 | 0 | 1 |
| VMX12N | 1985 | 0 | 1 |
| VMX12NC | 1985 | 0 | 1 |
| VMX17 | 2009–2011 | 0 | 2 |
| XC180K | 1983 | 0 | 1 |
| XC180KC | 1983 | 0 | 1 |
| XS400 | 1978–1979 | 0 | 1 |
| XS500C | 1976 | 0 | 1 |
| XS650 | 1978–1979 | 0 | 1 |
| XS750 | 1978–1979 | 0 | 1 |
| XSR700 | 2018 | 0 | 1 |
| XV1600AM | 2000 | 0 | 1 |
| XV1600ANC | 2001 | 0 | 1 |
| XV1600ASN | 2001 | 0 | 1 |
| XV1600ATM | 2000 | 0 | 1 |
| XV1700P | 2002 | 0 | 1 |
| XV17PCRC | 2002–2003 | 0 | 1 |
| XV1900B | 2018 | 0 | 1 |
| XV250T | 2005 | 0 | 1 |
| XV250TC | 2005 | 0 | 1 |
| XVS1300/Ct | 2007 | 0 | 1 |
| XVS95/Ct | 2009–2012 | 0 | 1 |
| XVZ13LTJ | 1997 | 0 | 1 |
| Yfzr1k | 1998–1999 | 0 | 2 |
| Yfzr1kc | 1998–1999 | 0 | 2 |
| Yfzr1l | 1998–1999 | 0 | 2 |
| Yfzr1lc | 1998–1999 | 0 | 2 |
| YZF1000 R1 | 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| YZF600RHC | 1996 | 0 | 1 |
| Yzfr1c | 2015 | 0 | 1 |
| Yzfr1kc | 1998–1999 | 0 | 2 |
| Yzfr1lc | 1998–1999 | 0 | 1 |
| Yzfr1mfc | 2015 | 0 | 1 |
| Yzfr3f/G | 2015–2016 | 0 | 2 |
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Complaint totals count a report once for each model year it names; recall totals count a campaign once per model.
Recently issued recalls
The 8 newest campaigns covering a Yamaha vehicle in our database
Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.
Check a VIN on NHTSA.govEXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNALYamaha 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."
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETERYamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2026 TW200 motorcycles. The speedometer may become inoperative or display an inaccurate speed.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:CRITICAL FASTENERSYamaha 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.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:THROTTLE:THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR (TPS)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.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPERYamaha 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.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWAREYamaha 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.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:THROTTLEYamaha 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.
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Every year with at least one publishable Yamaha model year
Data sources
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications
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