The 2015 Yamaha FZ-09 has 2 recalls and 10 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is power train.
Pictured: a 2014 model; the 2015 may differ in details. Photo: 2014 Yamaha Fz-09 by Dennis Bratland, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2015 compares
High
Fewest complaintsMost complaints
High complaint count among 4 FZ-09 model years — 2nd most.
2recalls
10complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
17,000median miles
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.
Does your car have an open recall? Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.
Mar 31, 2017 · NHTSA campaign 17V221000 · 22,433 vehicles
Problem: 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.
Risk: If the handlebars are not properly secured to the motorcycle, a loss of vehicle control may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy & notes
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.
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.
Power Train
Mar 25, 2015 · NHTSA campaign 15V176000 · 4,900 vehicles
Problem: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2015 FJ-09 (FJ09F/FC), FZ-09 (FZ09F/FC), FZ6R (FZ6RF/FC), Super Tenere (XTZ12F/FC), Super Tenere ES (XTZ12EF/EFC), and R6 (YZF-R6) motorcycles manufactured September 1, 2014, to November 17, 2014. The affected motorcycles may have an incorrectly manufactured shift cam segment stopper, having a sharp edge on the inside of the bend instead of a smooth radius. As a result, the stopper can crack and possibly fracture at this sharp edge.
Risk: If the stopper fractures, the transmission may not shift properly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy & notes
Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shift shaft assembly with a new one, free of charge. The recall began on April 6, 2015. 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.
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.
Complaints by year filed
2015 vs. other Yamaha FZ-09 years
Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2015. Click a bar to switch year.
Questions
Does the 2015 Yamaha FZ-09 have recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2015 Yamaha FZ-09, the latest from Mar 31, 2017 (steering). 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 2015 Yamaha FZ-09?
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention power train (5), structure (3), engine (2). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.
Recalls by Model
