2015 Yamaha FJ-09
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Engine is the leading concern among 10 owner complaints filed for this model year.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Steering, steering wheel/handle barMar 31, 2017
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.
If the handlebars are not properly secured to the motorcycle, a loss of vehicle control may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign 17V221000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, manual transmissionMar 25, 2015
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.
If the stopper fractures, the transmission may not shift properly, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign 15V176000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: engine
6 reports, newest first. Show all
Engine, Jun 11, 2019
CLUTCH BASKET WENT BAD (MANY OF THIS ENGINE MOTORCYCLES WITH THE SAME PROBLEM)
Other or unspecified, Service brakes, Engine, Feb 7, 2016
A FULL DESCRIPTION OF THE INCIDENT INCLUDING PICTURES AND WRITE-UP CAN BE FOUND HERE: HTTP://FJ-09.ORG/THREAD/2911/12-STEP-REPLACE-OIL-PAN
Electrical system, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 22, 2015
TRAVELING AT APPROX 45 MPH VEHICLE SHUT OFF. UPON RESTART SEVERAL MINUTES LATER IT WOULD ONLY IDLE FOR A FEW SECONDS BEFORE STALLING AGAIN. TOWED TO DEALER, UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE A PROBLEM. BIKE WAS RETURNED 2 DAYS LATER WITH ASSURANCES IT WAS RUNNING FINE. ON THE RIDE HOME, APPROX 5 MILES FROM THE DEALERSHIP AND WHILE TRAVELING APPROX 60 MPH, IT SHUT OFF AGAIN AND WOULD NOT RESTART. TOWED AGAIN TO THE DEALER AND DIAGNOSED AS A FAULTY ECU. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS CONDITION. THE SECOND INCIDENT OCCURRED ON A NARROW TWO LANE COUNTRY ROAD WITH TRAFFIC BEHIND ME AND NO WHERE TO EXIT THE PAVEMENT.
Engine, Jul 21, 2015
CAM CHAIN TENSIONER FAILED TO ADJUST CORRECTLY CAUSING CAM CHAIN TO OVER TIGHTEN WHICH LED TO CHAIN GUIDE DAMAGE. ENGINE OIL CONTAMINATED WITH METAL FILINGS
Engine, May 11, 2015
SUDDEN ONSET OF VERY LOUD CAM CHAIN/CAM CHAIN TENSIONER NOISE. METAL ON METAL CONTACT WHICH OVERTIME CAN BLOCK FILTER AND CEASE ENGINE DUE TO IMPROPER OIL DISTRIBUTION, RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH. ISSUE LIKELY WITH CAM CHAIN TENSIONER. NO RECALL ISSUED AS OF YET, BUT MANY COMPLAINTS ONLINE REGARDING SAME, KNOWN ISSUE.
Engine, Mar 25, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 YAMAHA FJ-09. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE TIMING CHAIN OF THE TENSIONER CAUSING THE MOTORCYCLE TO FAIL. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT PROVIDED.