How many recalls does the 2017 Yamaha Fz-09 have?

The 2017 Yamaha Fz-09 has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2017 Yamaha Fz-09 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2017 Yamaha Fz-09?

Of 3 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is exterior lighting.

2017 Yamaha Fz-09 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2017 Yamaha Fz-09 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 22,433 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the exterior lighting. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

STEERING 17V221000 2017-03-31 22,433 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.

Complaints by component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Total complaints3

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“The headlights have a small angle pattern and are very bright but when traveling around corners when the bike has to be leaned, the pattern dips into the road and doesn't provide ample light around corners and is a very big hazard for non-lighted roads at night. Here is a video explaining and…”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING · reported 2018-04-30

“Headlights are incapable of maintaining a safe distance during cornering. On any corner, the headlights will dip too far down and no longer illuminate the road. The issue is well documented amongst owners of 2017 fz-09 and all agree that this headlight pattern design is extremely dangerous to…”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING · reported 2018-02-21

“The headlight design for the 2017 yamaha fz-09 is unsafe. When driving at night on a dark road the headlights do not illuminate turns. You cannot see the turn entry nor the apex. The uploaded pictures show the problem with the yamaha led light pattern. Very dangerous! In need of a recall. Please…”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING · reported 2017-06-05

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2017 Yamaha Fz-09 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.