2015 Yamaha FZ-09

Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues

Power train is the leading concern among 9 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the highest complaint count among 3 FZ-09 model years with reports.

Complaints by model year
  1. 9
Primary concernPower train4 reports · 44% of complaints
Owner complaints9Filed with NHTSA
Recall relationship2 safety recallsNHTSA campaign records

What owners report most often

  1. Power train4
  2. Structure3
  3. Engine2
  4. Suspension2
  5. Service brakes1
  6. Steering1

Recalls and investigations

  1. 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

  2. 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: service brakes

1 report, newest first. Show all

  1. Service brakes, Jul 1, 2015

    ANY TIME THE VEHICLE EXCEEDS 70 MPH THE FRONT BRAKE LEVER BECOMES DIFFICULT TO APPLY AND THE FRONT BRAKES DO NOT WORK. THE BRAKE LEVER REQUIRES MULTIPLE CYCLES OF SQUEEZE AND RELEASE TO BECOME EFFECTIVE AGAIN.