2017 Yamaha FZ-09
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Exterior lighting is the leading concern among 3 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 2nd highest complaint count among 3 FZ-09 model years with reports.
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
Representative owner complaints: exterior lighting
3 reports, newest first. Show all
Exterior lighting, May 1, 2018
THE HEADLIGHTS HAVE A SMALL ANGLE PATTERN AND ARE VERY BRIGHT BUT WHEN TRAVELING AROUND CORNERS WHEN THE BIKE HAS TO BE LEANED, THE PATTERN DIPS INTO THE ROAD AND DOESN'T PROVIDE AMPLE LIGHT AROUND CORNERS AND IS A VERY BIG HAZARD FOR NON-LIGHTED ROADS AT NIGHT. HERE IS A VIDEO EXPLAINING AND SHOWING THE ISSUE: HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=KZROOU1TA04
Exterior lighting, Feb 22, 2018
HEADLIGHTS ARE INCAPABLE OF MAINTAINING A SAFE DISTANCE DURING CORNERING. ON ANY CORNER, THE HEADLIGHTS WILL DIP TOO FAR DOWN AND NO LONGER ILLUMINATE THE ROAD. THE ISSUE IS WELL DOCUMENTED AMONGST OWNERS OF 2017 FZ-09 AND ALL AGREE THAT THIS HEADLIGHT PATTERN DESIGN IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS TO POINT OF REQUIRING AUXILIARY LIGHTING, OR ALWAYS KEEPING THE HIGH BEAMS ON. I'VE EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM DURING OFF-RAMPS ON THE HIGHWAY IN WHICH I WASN'T ABLE TO RUN HIGHBEAMS DUE TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. ON THE OFF-RAMP CORNER, I SLOWED DOWN TO THE RAMP SPEED OF 30MPH AND THE CORNER WAS STILL ONLY LIT TO 1 SECOND OF RIDING BEING ILLUMINATED IN FRONT OF ME. LINKS TO OTHER OWNER'S VIDEO DOCUMENTATION: - HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=L11AN9AJJFQ - HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=KZROOU1TA04
Exterior lighting, Jun 6, 2017
THE HEADLIGHT DESIGN FOR THE 2017 YAMAHA FZ-09 IS UNSAFE. WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT ON A DARK ROAD THE HEADLIGHTS DO NOT ILLUMINATE TURNS. YOU CANNOT SEE THE TURN ENTRY NOR THE APEX. THE UPLOADED PICTURES SHOW THE PROBLEM WITH THE YAMAHA LED LIGHT PATTERN. VERY DANGEROUS! IN NEED OF A RECALL. PLEASE HELP!