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2012 Yamaha Super Tenere XTZ12b/BCProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2012 Yamaha Super Tenere XTZ12b/BC, most often about the wheels. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints50 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage8kWheels, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 2, 2013. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2012 Yamaha Super Tenere XTZ12b/BC has problems

5 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
Wheels30
Electrical system20
Exterior lighting20

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

1 recall

2012 Yamaha Super Tenere XTZ12b/BC 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

2012 vs. every other Super Tenere XTZ12b/BC 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 Super Tenere XTZ12b/BC median. How we score

'12
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Super Tenere XTZ12b/BC owners report

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

SPOKES IN THE REAR WHEEL CONTINUOUSLY GETTING LOOSE TO THE POINT THE SPOKE NIPPLE FALLS OUT AND THE SPOKE IS SENT FLAPPING AGAINST THE SWINGARM OR COMPLETELY OUT OF THE WHEEL. I HAD THIS ISSUE FOR THE ENTIRE FIRST 14 MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP. MANY TIMES A SPOKE WAS LOOSE AFTER A SHORT PERIOD. THE MOST…
Complaint 10482554 · Oct 29, 2012 · 14,747 miles
TWO REAR WHEEL SPOKE NIPPLES FOUND TOTALLY LOOSE AND ABOUT TO FALL OFF. ONE SPOKE NIPPLE WAS SLIGHTLY LOOSE ON THE FRONT WHEEL. THIS MOTORCYCLE HAS MOSTLY STREET USE. *TR
Complaint 10436665 · Nov 21, 2011 · 7,500 miles

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