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2015 Yamaha FJ-09Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 10 owner complaints about the 2015 Yamaha FJ-09, most often about the engine. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-221 the manufacturer reports only 50% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 50%Owner complaints101 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage1kEngine, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 11, 2019. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2015 Yamaha FJ-09 has problems

10 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine60
Power train20
Electrical system10
Fuel/propulsion system10
Service brakes10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2015 Yamaha FJ-09 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

50%repaired · 2018 Q3

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

Recall 17V-221 · Mar 31, 2017 · 22,433 vehicles · 11,119 repaired

Risk. If the handlebars are not properly secured to the motorcycle, a loss of vehicle control may result, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

93%repaired · 2016 Q3

Power train: manual transmission

Recall 15V-176 · Mar 25, 2015 · 4,900 vehicles · 4,533 repaired

Risk. If the stopper fractures, the transmission may not shift properly, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Yamaha.

Best & worst years

2015 vs. every other FJ-09 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the FJ-09 median. How we score

'15'16'17
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What FJ-09 owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

A FULL DESCRIPTION OF THE INCIDENT INCLUDING PICTURES AND WRITE-UP CAN BE FOUND HERE: HTTP://FJ-09.ORG/THREAD/2911/12-STEP-REPLACE-OIL-PAN
Complaint 10824702 · Feb 7, 2016 · 1,000 miles
TRAVELING AT APPROX 45 MPH VEHICLE SHUT OFF. UPON RESTART SEVERAL MINUTES LATER IT WOULD ONLY IDLE FOR A FEW SECONDS BEFORE STALLING AGAIN. TOWED TO DEALER, UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE A PROBLEM. BIKE WAS RETURNED 2 DAYS LATER WITH ASSURANCES IT WAS RUNNING FINE. ON THE RIDE HOME, APPROX 5 MILES FROM THE…
Complaint 10735779 · Jul 22, 2015 · 1,491 miles
CAM CHAIN TENSIONER FAILED TO ADJUST CORRECTLY CAUSING CAM CHAIN TO OVER TIGHTEN WHICH LED TO CHAIN GUIDE DAMAGE. ENGINE OIL CONTAMINATED WITH METAL FILINGS
Complaint 10735572 · Jul 21, 2015 · 5,700 miles

Own a 2015 FJ-09?

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