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2016 Yamaha XSR900

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
1
Latest Nov 1, 2016
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Mar 31, 2017
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 1 NHTSA owner-reported complaint for the 2016 Yamaha XSR900, most frequently naming the electrical category. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Electrical1100.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

1 campaign cover this model year

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.gov
17V221000

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

Mar 31, 2017
22,433 units potentially affected
The defect: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2017 FJ-09, FZ-09, and XSR900 motorcycles. The lower handlebar holder may loosen due to a painting issue and the inadequate application of the thread-locking agent.
The risk: If the handlebars are not properly secured to the motorcycle, a loss of vehicle control may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy: Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lower handlebar holder, free of charge. The recall began April 13, 2017. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990114.
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USAManufacturer number 990114View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Electrical
Filed Nov 1, 2016

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AFTER TRYING TO START THE MOTORCYCLE. IT HAS REMAINED ON. THE DEALER INVESTIGATED FOR A WEEK. NO ELECTRICAL OR MECHANICAL PROBLEMS WERE IDENTIFIED. THE MANUFACTURER DIAGNOSTIC TOOL WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE A PROBLEM CODE OR CLEAR THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. THE DEALER OPENED SUPPORT CASE WITH YAMAHA. ACCORDING TO YAMAHA THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS NOT ASSOCIATED WITH AN ACTUAL ISSUE AND IS A FALSE POSITIVE. HOWEVER, THEY ARE UNABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM OR TURN OFF THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. YAHAMA HAS INDICATED THAT A SOFTWARE UPDATE WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE, BUT HAS NOT COMMITTED TO DATE. THEY HAVE NOT ISSUED A RECALL OR WARNING. YAMAHA IS ADVISING THAT THE MOTORCYCLE IS SAFE TO DRIVE. HOWEVER, THERE IS NO WAY OF KNOWING IF THERE ANOTHER PROBLEM BEING MASKED BY THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS STAYING ILLUMINATED. BASED ON AVAILABLE ANECDOTAL INFORMATION THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN KNOW FOR MONTHS: HTTP://WWW.FZ09.ORG/FORUM/121-XSR900-COMMON-PROBLEMS-ISSUES/21785-CHECK-ENGINE-LIGHT-VS-BUILD-SERIAL-NUMBER-POLL.HTML HTTP://WWW.FZ09.ORG/FORUM/121-XSR900-COMMON-PROBLEMS-ISSUES/11874-ENGINE-LIGHT-CAME-XSR.HTML

NHTSA ID
10920618
Incident
Oct 22, 2016
Mileage
1,200 mi

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Yamaha XSR900 by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2024010—
2023110—
2022110—
2017010—
2016Viewing110—
2015010—

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. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.