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2015 Yamaha FZ-09Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 10 owner complaints about the 2015 Yamaha FZ-09, most often about the power train. 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 complaints100 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage17kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 22, 2020. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2015 Yamaha FZ-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
Power train50
Structure30
Engine20
Suspension20
Service brakes10
Steering10

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

2 recalls

2015 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.

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 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 power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I WAS IN THE PROCESS OF INSTALLING NEW CLUTCH PLATES WHEN I NOTICED THAT MY CLUTCH BASKET WAS CRACKED IN TWO PLACES. AFTER A QUICK GOOGLE SEARCH, I WAS DISAPPOINTED TO SEE THAT CRACKING CLUTCH BASKETS ARE A COMMON ISSUE WITH MY FIRST GENERATION FZ09. I HAD TO LEAVE MY MOTORCYCLE AT MY FRIENDS HOUSE…
Complaint 11375850 · Nov 22, 2020 · 14,800 miles
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT 50MPH WHEN A ANIMAL CAME OUT OF THE DITCH. I THEN PULLED CLUTCH IN SO I COULD BRAKE. ONCE I DID THIS THE BIKE STALLED. TO GET THE BIKE GOING AGAIN I RELEASED THE CLUTCH, BUT ONCE I DID THIS THE BIKE JUST LOCKED THE BACK TIRE. I THEN PULLED CLUTCH IN AGAIN AND THEN IT…
Complaint 11020180 · Aug 28, 2017 · 17,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 YAMAHA FZ09. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR FELT CLUNKY WHEN SHIFTING GEARS AND THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,800.
Complaint 10990900 · May 22, 2017 · 1,800 miles

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