The 2013 Yamaha Xtz12 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 28,736 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Yamaha XTZ12 Super Tenere motorcycles. Over time, a gap may develop in the protective sealant where the lead wires of the accelerator position sensor (APS) and throttle position sensor (TPS) connect to the electronic control unit (ECU). This may…
Consequence
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.
Remedy
Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will bypass the wire lead connection with a new sub lead harness multi-connector, free of charge. The recall began October 26, 2018. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990122.
Yamaha Motor Corporation USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 YZFR1 motorcycles manufactured October 2008 through August 2013 and 2012-2013 XTZ12 motorcycles manufactured October 2011 through August 2013. In the affected motorcycles, use of the headlight may generate enough heat to cause the bulb…
Consequence
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.
Remedy
Yamaha will notify owners and dealers will replace the headlight socket, free of charge. The recall began on March 10, 2014. Owners may contact Yamaha at 1-800-962-7926.
Complaints by component
ENGINE
3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
WHEELS
1
Total complaints11
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“I wasn't notified of yamaha 2014 recall to replace headlight socket. I was surprised by yamaha dealer barnes bros. Today when told that my motorcycle is due for this recall. As original owner, I've had the motorcycle to the bohn yamaha dealer for 4 years. So I called yamaha today at [REDACTED] and…”
“The motorcycle will sometimes accelerate on its own, other times it will randomly shut down while driving down the road in traffic. This is a widely discussed problem by xtz1200 owners. So far yamaha has yet to issue a technical bulletin or a recall. I have a video that shows the motorcycle acting…”
“The motorcycle will sometimes accelerate on its own, other times it will randomly shut down while driving down the road in traffic. This is a widely discussed problem by xtz1200 owners. So far yamaha has yet to issue a technical bulletin or a recall. I have a video that shows the motorcycle acting…”
“Engine shuts off or exhibits high uncontrolled rpm or idle while stationary or in motion.”
“Engine shuts off or exhibits high uncontrolled rpm or idle while stationary or in motion.”
“Engine shuts off or exhibits high uncontrolled rpm or idle while stationary or in motion.”
“Intermittentlay the vehicle stalls when idling, it also can rise to 3500rpm without any user input. This leads to dangerous behavior when approaching or departing an intersection.”
“Motorcycle was in motion on highway, rear wheel spoke broke and caused severe damages to motorcycle (swing arm, exhaust and wheel) and unsafe conditions. I believe that spokes are failing duo to defects in materials or bad design. Yamaha declined safety issue and warranty coverage stating that…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2013 Yamaha Xtz12 as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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