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2023 Yamaha XSR900Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2023 Yamaha XSR900, 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 IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Lowest repair rate 34%Owner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Engine

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 15, 2025. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2023 Yamaha XSR900 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
Engine10
Fuel/propulsion system10

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

1 recall

2023 Yamaha XSR900 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

2023 vs. every other XSR900 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 XSR900 median. How we score

'15'16'17'22'23'24
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What XSR900 owners report

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

After receiving a notification for a safety recall for a 2023 Yamaha XSR900, the recall was applied by a Yamaha dealer in Santa Maria, after the recall the motorcycle idle poorly at low temperature and stalls during acceleration, it is a very dangerous condition as it can inadvertently stop the…
Complaint 11673812 · Jul 15, 2025

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