repaired · 2018 Q3
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Risk. If the handlebars are not properly secured to the motorcycle, a loss of vehicle control may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
2016 Yamaha FZ-09Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2016 Yamaha FZ-09, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 17V-221 the manufacturer reports only 50% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 26, 2019. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2016 Yamaha FZ-09 has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Power train
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2016 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
2016 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.
CLUTCH BASKET TOTAL FAILURE DESTROYING THE FIBERS, STEELS, AND SENDING METAL IN THE OIL PAN. OIL PAN ALSO CRACKED. HAPPENED WHILE RIDING WITHOUT WARNING. MAY HAVE CAUSED ENOUGH DAMAGE TO NEED FULL REPLACEMENT OF ENGINE.
Own a 2016 FZ-09?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.