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2012 Yamaha XTZ12Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2012 Yamaha XTZ12, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-695 the manufacturer reports only 32% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 32%Owner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage1kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 4, 2018. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2012 Yamaha XTZ12 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
Electrical system10
Engine10
Vehicle speed control10

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

2 recalls

2012 Yamaha XTZ12 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.

32%repaired · 2020 Q1

Electrical system: wiring

Recall 18V-695 · Oct 4, 2018 · 4,736 vehicles · 1,521 repaired

Risk. If the engine does not return to idle when the throttle is released, it can lead to a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

32%repaired · 2015 Q2

Exterior lighting: headlights

Recall 14V-044 · Feb 10, 2014 · 24,000 vehicles · 7,744 repaired

Risk. A headlight failure reduces the rider's ability to see clearly and the motorcycle's visibility to oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a 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

2012 vs. every other XTZ12 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 XTZ12 median. How we score

'12'13'14
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What XTZ12 owners report

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

VEHICLE INTERMITTANTLY WILL NOT IDLE, STALLS OUT WHEN DECELERATING TO A STOP, WHEN IN BETWEEN GEARS, WHEN RESTARTED, WILL IDLE BELOW 700 RPM AND STALLS REPEATEDLY. AT OTHER TIMES, IT WILL IDLE AT 3000 RPMS, SOMETIMES BACK FIRING, WHEN CLUTCH IS PULLED IN THE RPMS WILL DROP BUT MOST TIMES, IT'S A…
Complaint 10991592 · May 25, 2017 · 1,250 miles

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