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2025 Yamaha MT-09Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2025 Yamaha MT-09, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 25V-248 the manufacturer reports only 34% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexToo new to rateHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Lowest repair rate 34%Owner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Engine

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 11, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2025 Yamaha MT-09 has problems

2 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
Engine10
Exterior lighting10
Power train10

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

1 recall

2025 Yamaha MT-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.

34%repaired · 2026 Q1

Engine control module (ecu/ecm): software

Recall 25V-248 · Apr 16, 2025 · 216 vehicles · 74 repaired

Risk. Unstable idling or an engine stall can lead to loss of control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of an injury or 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

2025 vs. every other MT-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 MT-09 median. How we score

'18'21'22'23'24'25'26
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What MT-09 owners report

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

Clutch feel felt off from delivery. The friction zone of the clutch was tight and there was a pulsating vibration when the clutch tried to engage. Thought it was normal for this bike, turns out it wasn't. Got worse as riding over 3500 miles. At 3500, under dealer inspection, advised that the clutch…
Complaint 11756263 · Aug 11, 2026

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