The 2015 Yamaha Fz-09 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 27,333 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
STEERING17V2210002017-03-3122,433 affected
Defect
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2017 FJ-09, FZ-09, and XSR900 motorcycles. The lower handlebar holder may loosen due to a painting issue and the inadequate application of the thread-locking agent.
Consequence
If the handlebars are not properly secured to the motorcycle, a loss of vehicle control may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lower handlebar holder, free of charge. The recall began April 13, 2017. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990114.
POWER TRAIN15V1760002015-03-254,900 affected
Defect
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2015 FJ-09 (FJ09F/FC), FZ-09 (FZ09F/FC), FZ6R (FZ6RF/FC), Super Tenere (XTZ12F/FC), Super Tenere ES (XTZ12EF/EFC), and R6 (YZF-R6) motorcycles manufactured September 1, 2014, to November 17, 2014. The affected motorcycles may have an incorrectly…
Consequence
If the stopper fractures, the transmission may not shift properly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shift shaft assembly with a new one, free of charge. The recall began on April 6, 2015. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926.
Complaints by component
POWER TRAIN
4
STRUCTURE:BODY
3
ENGINE
2
SUSPENSION
2
SERVICE BRAKES
1
STEERING
1
Total complaints13
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“I was in the process of installing new clutch plates when I noticed that my clutch basket was cracked in two places. After a quick google search, I was disappointed to see that cracking clutch baskets are a common issue with my first generation fz09. I had to leave my motorcycle at my friends…”
“Driving down the road at 50mph when a animal came out of the ditch. I then pulled clutch in so I could brake. Once I did this the bike stalled. To get the bike going again I released the clutch, but once I did this the bike just locked the back tire. I then pulled clutch in again and then it…”
“Driving down the road at 50mph when a animal came out of the ditch. I then pulled clutch in so I could brake. Once I did this the bike stalled. To get the bike going again I released the clutch, but once I did this the bike just locked the back tire. I then pulled clutch in again and then it…”
“Clutch basket cush bumpers prematurely wearing out, causing freeplay between ring gear and basket. Any play whatsoever is abnormal and will cause excessive vibrations. Vibrations within the clutch assembly will cause plates to break potentially causing a crash.”
“Clutch basket cush bumpers prematurely wearing out, causing freeplay between ring gear and basket. Any play whatsoever is abnormal and will cause excessive vibrations. Vibrations within the clutch assembly will cause plates to break potentially causing a crash.”
“Clutch housing and friction plates break without notice, can cause wheel lockup and/or engine seizure resulting in crash”
“Crack through mid-frame.”
“Bought a brand new 2015 yamaha fz-09 in year 2016. My bike and many others have a defect in the frame, and I chose to dig deeper to see if it was a crack or casting mark. Yamaha had the dealership take the tank off and and look on the inside, and sure enough, it was cracked in the same area same…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2015 Yamaha Fz-09 as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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