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2015-2024 · 6 model years

Yamaha XSR900 Problems by year

Owners have filed 1 complaints about the Yamaha XSR900 across 6 model years, and it has 2 recalls. The 2023 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the engine & cooling, followed by the fuel system.

Most complaints for its age20231 complaint · 1 recallSee the 2023
Complaints
1
Recalls
2
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

XSR900 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.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20240100-F
20231100Engine & coolingF
20220100-D
20170100-B
20160100-B
20150100-B

Most common XSR900 problems

Yamaha XSR900 recalls 2

Latest XSR900 complaints

2023 Yamaha XSR900Engine & coolingFuel system

After receiving a notification for a safety recall for a 2023 Yamaha XSR900, the recall was applied by a Yamaha dealer in Santa Maria, after the recall the motorcycle idle poorly at low temperature and stalls during acceleration, it is a very dangerous condition as it can inadvertently stop the engine during maneuvers at low speeds. Several posts in the internet complain about the same issue, the dealer says the recall was implemented correctly.

Filed Incident Engine · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11673812

Questions about the Yamaha XSR900

Which Yamaha XSR900 years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2023 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2023 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Yamaha XSR900 years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2015, 2016, 2017 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other XSR900 years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Yamaha XSR900 problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the engine & cooling (1), fuel system (1) most often.

How many recalls does the Yamaha XSR900 have?

NHTSA lists 2 recalls across all Yamaha XSR900 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

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