2026 Yamaha MT-09Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2026 Yamaha MT-09, most often about the forward collision avoidance. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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

Complaints by system

Where the 2026 Yamaha MT-09 has problems

1 complaint 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
Forward collision avoidance10
Fuel/propulsion system10
Service brakes10

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

0 recalls

2026 Yamaha MT-09 recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2026 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 forward collision avoidance complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I was walking like down the street when from one moment to the next I felt that the motorcycle braked and I started to go to the opposite lane in that I was able to maneuver and straighten up for my lane because a car was coming in front when I managed to stop the chassis of the motorcycle broke on…
Complaint 11777388 · Nov 11, 2026

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