Pure Sports Distributing Inc. (Yamaha of Hawaii) is recalling certain 2022 MT-09 Tracer GT, 2021-2025 MT-09 SP, 2021-2025 MT-09, 2022-2023 and 2025 MT-10 SP, 2022-2024 MT-10 and 2022-2024 XSR900 motorcycles. The brushes inside the Throttle Position Sensor...
2018-2026 · 7 model years
Yamaha MT-09 Problems by year
Owners have filed 11 complaints about the Yamaha MT-09 across 7 model years, and it has 2 recalls. The 2025 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (2), while 2018 has far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the body, doors & structure, followed by the brakes.
- Complaints
- 11
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
MT-09 complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common MT-09 problems
Yamaha MT-09 recalls 2
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Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2021-2022 MT-09, MT-09 SP, and MTT9GT (Tracer 9 GT) motorcycles. Improper electronic control unit (ECU) programming may limit the throttle response, cause an engine stall, or fail to illuminate the...
Latest MT-09 complaints
I was walking like down the street when from one moment to the next I felt that the motorcycle braked and I started to go to the opposite lane in that I was able to maneuver and straighten up for my lane because a car was coming in front when I managed to stop the chassis of the motorcycle broke on both sides the cooling liquid was sprinkled a whole chaos thank God there was no eridoa but if traumas To think that he was going to die because the My motorcycle's chassis broke with 4 months of new dealership
Clutch feel felt off from delivery. The friction zone of the clutch was tight and there was a pulsating vibration when the clutch tried to engage. Thought it was normal for this bike, turns out it wasn't. Got worse as riding over 3500 miles. At 3500, under dealer inspection, advised that the clutch plates needed to be replaced as they were "sticking". Yamaha denied warranty because it is a "Wear item", however this issue was present at delivery. Additionally, almost caused several tip overs because the clutch engagement was not smooth. This lead to instability on hill starts in traffic.
The contact owns a 2025 Yamaha TW 200 Motorcycle. The contact stated that while operating the motorcycle, the turn signal malfunctioned and failed to deactivate. The failure was present with the right and left turn signals. The contact stated that after the turn signal switch returned to center and the signal deactivation button was pressed, the turn signal remained activated. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not yet notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 5.
Purchased a new 2024 Yamaha MT-09 on 10/20/24. No test drive was allowed by the dealer prior to purchase. There is a safety-related defect affecting the motorcycle which appears to involve the engine control unit (ECU) programming and results in significant loss of engine power and throttle response in 2nd gear. The motorcycle hesitates when accelerating in 2nd gear between approximately 1,500-4,000 RPM, before regaining normal power at higher RPM or in other gears. This issue feels like a dead spot in the power...
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delivery and restricted throttle response. This is not a normal riding experience and differs significantly from expected power delivery compared to other motorcycles. This lack of power in 2nd gear poses a huge safety risk when merging, avoiding hazards, navigating traffic, etc. 2nd gear should be the sweet spot to get out of potentially hazardous situations. A multitude of times now I have gone out to pass a vehicle on a 2 lane road with oncoming cars in the distance, and there is no power in 2nd gear to do so. This is a HUGE safety hazard! I have to UPSHIFT to 3rd gear to get any power in order to safely pass the vehicle in front of me and avoid a head on collision with the oncoming traffic. I have gone round and round with Yamaha for over a year now regarding this issue and they refuse to stand behind their product, take responsibility for this blatant defect, fix the issue under warranty, issue a recall, take the motorcycle back for a full refund or offer reimbursement to live with the flawed design, and has no regard for customer satisfaction. This matter needs to be fully investigated as a motorcycle safety defect, and Yamaha needs to be held accountable for their unscrupulous business practices. I'm requesting that Yamaha refund me $3,500 of the $12,000 purchase price to live with the defect for this long, and for compensation for my exorbitant inconvenience for having to point out the obvious, and be dragged through this corporate charade
Frame cracked nearly completely through. Vehicle was never crashed.
The contact owns a 2023 Yamaha MT-09. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic light, the contact noticed a crack on the frame of the motorcycle. The contact stated that there was no impact to the frame to have caused the crack. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 4,800.
Questions about the Yamaha MT-09
Which Yamaha MT-09 years have the most problems?
Which Yamaha MT-09 years have the fewest complaints?
Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2018 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other MT-09 years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.
What are the most common Yamaha MT-09 problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the body, doors & structure (3), brakes (2), transmission & drivetrain (2) most often.
How many recalls does the Yamaha MT-09 have?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls across all Yamaha MT-09 model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
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