repaired · 2015 Q4
Exterior lighting: headlights
Risk. If the harness breaks or the coupler detaches from the headlight, the headlight will go out, reducing the rider's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
2014 Yamaha FZ-09Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 12 owner complaints about the 2014 Yamaha FZ-09, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 14V-550 the manufacturer reports only 58% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 24, 2018. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2014 Yamaha FZ-09 has problems
12 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
8Engine
5Power train
1Electrical system
1Exterior lighting
1Service brakes
1Suspension
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 8 | 0 |
| Power train | 5 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2014 Yamaha FZ-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.
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
2014 vs. every other FZ-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 FZ-09 median. How we score
'14'15'16'17
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What FZ-09 owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
AFTER ONLY 7000 MILES THE CLUTCH BASKET CRACKED, BROKE, AND DEFECTED IN SPECTACULAR FASHION. THIS CAUSED THE GEARS TO SLIP, MORE DAMAGE TO BE DONE INTERNAL TO THE CLUTCH SYSTEM AND GREAT COST. THE PROBLEM WAS NOTED WHILE DRIVING. DURING ACCELERATION, THE MOTORCYCLE'S ENGINE WOULD REV THROUGH THE…
THIS IS THE SECOND STOCK CAM CHAIN TENSIONER REPLACEMENT THAT I HAVE HAD DONE ON THIS BIKE. THE REPAIR WAS DONE BY MALCOLM SMITH MOTORSPORTS IN RIVERSIDE CA. THE CCT FAILS. RESULTING IN A LOSE CAM CHAIN, CAUSING A LOT OF NOISE. IF THE CAM CHAIN SKIPS A TOOTH, IT CAN CAUSE CATASTROPHIC ENGINE…
I WANNA SAY I LOVE THIS BIKE AND WILL CONTINUE DRIVING AND TRYING TO FIX IT.MY 2014 FZ09 HAS 5000 MILES ON IT AND WHEN I DOWN SHIFT IN TRAFFIC OR ANYWHERE THE BIKE DIES THE TIRE WILL SOMETIMES LOCK UP IF I DON'T CATCH THE PROBLEM IN TIME.. I'M TRYING TO GET OTHERS THAT ARE ON THE FZ FORUMS TO SHARE…
Own a 2014 FZ-09?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.