The contact owns a 2012 Yamaha FZ8. The contact stated while driving 60 mph, the charging system magnet detached from the motor causing the motorcycle to stall. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer nor an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.
Engine & cooling
Yamaha FZ8 Engine problems by year
1 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Yamaha FZ8's engine & cooling. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
Engine complaints by model year
| Year | Engine complaints | Crashes | Injuries | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Latest FZ8 engine complaints
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data