2014 Yamaha FZ-09 recalls and problems

The 2014 Yamaha FZ-09 has 1 recall and 12 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is engine.

2014 Yamaha Fz-09
Photo: 2014 Yamaha Fz-09 by Dennis Bratland, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2014 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Highest complaint count among 4 FZ-09 model years — the most of any year.

1recalls
12complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
2,600median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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1 recall

Exterior Lighting

Sep 10, 2014 · NHTSA campaign 14V550000 · 5,300 vehicles

Problem: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2014 Yamaha FZ09 motorcycles manufactured August 1, 2013, to August 29, 2014. The affected motorcycles may have a headlight harness that is too short and when the handlebars are turned fully to the left or right the harness may break near the coupler or coupler may disconnect from the headlight bulb.

Risk: If the harness breaks or the coupler detaches from the headlight, the headlight will go out, reducing the rider's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will install a sub-harness to lengthen the headlight harness, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on September 22, 2014. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Engine8
Power Train5
Electrical System1
Exterior Lighting1
Service Brakes1
Suspension1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2013: 1 complaints20132014: 3 complaints201432015: 3 complaints20152016: 2 complaints20162017: 1 complaints20172018: 2 complaints20182

2014 vs. other Yamaha FZ-09 years

2014: 12 complaints2014122015: 10 complaints20152016: 1 complaints20162017: 3 complaints20173

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2014. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2014 Yamaha FZ-09 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2014 Yamaha FZ-09, the latest from Sep 10, 2014 (exterior lighting). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Yamaha FZ-09?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention engine (8), power train (5), electrical system (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.