YAMAHA Complaints

Hesitation and jerking when holding a steady throttle causing popping to come from the exhaust. May cause me to crash due to inconsistent power and control. I reported it to the dealer. They didn't inspect it and only called the tech line. They reported back to me that its a normal operation.

Fuel gauge broken, all bars flashing. Not being able to track fuel level would leave people stranded at the side of the road

Clutch feel felt off from delivery. The friction zone of the clutch was tight and there was a pulsating vibration when the clutch tried to engage. Thought it was normal for this bike, turns out it wasn't. Got worse as riding over 3500 miles. At 3500, under dealer inspection, advised that the clutch plates needed to be replaced as they were "sticking". Yamaha denied warranty because it is a "Wear item", however this issue was present at delivery. Additionally, almost caused several tip overs because the clutch engagement was not smooth. This lead to instability on hill starts in traffic.

The contact owns a 2021 Yamaha XMAX 300 Motorcycle. The contact stated that shortly after the motorcycle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V778000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); while riding approximately 55 MPH, the motorcycle suddenly decelerated and stalled. The motorcycle was towed to a local mechanic nearby and the contact was informed that the cam shaft bolt was missing from the motorcycle. The motorcycle was later towed back to the local dealer, and the contact was informed that the cam shaft bolt had sheared off. The motorcycle was repaired by the dealer, but the contact was not provided the information about the repair. After retrieving and starting the motorcycle, engine oil immediately started pouring from the engine onto the ground. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 2,900.

The contact owns a 2018 Yamaha FJR 1300. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 20V814000 (Exterior Lighting), 20V813000 (Power Train), and 21V865000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, but the vehicle was not repaired due to the parts being on back order. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that parts were on back order. The contact had not experienced failure.

Vehicle: 2026 Yamaha MT-10 I am reporting a safety-related defect involving my 2026 Yamaha MT-10 motorcycle. The motorcycle has experienced an intermittent no-crank/no-start condition. When the problem occurs, the instrument panel and electrical system power up normally, but pressing the starter button produces no engine cranking. The defect occurs unpredictably. At times the motorcycle starts normally, while at other times it will not start despite having battery power and the ignition system turned on. Because the condition is intermittent, it can be difficult to reproduce consistently. This defect creates a safety concern because the motorcycle may fail to start when needed, potentially leaving the rider stranded in an unsafe location such as a roadway, parking lot, fuel station, or remote area. Riders must be able to rely on the motorcycle starting when required. The motorcycle has been presented for diagnosis, and possible causes discussed have included components within the starter control circuit, such as the starter switch assembly, safety interlock system, wiring, relays, or related electrical components. However, the intermittent nature of the failure raises concerns about a potential defect affecting reliability and rider safety. I am submitting this complaint so the issue can be documented and investigated for possible defects affecting Yamaha MT-10 motorcycles.

The display panel is completely blank, no speedometer, ABS, oil, engine trouble or temperature warning lamps. Contacted local dealer and Yamaha Motor Co. They said it is a common problem with this model and no replacement parts available. Not having any warning lamps is a safety concern.

The contact owns a 2013 YAMAHA YZFR1. The contact stated he noticed his motorcycle headlights were out, during replacement of head lights bulbs the contact stated he noticed that the bulb inside the socket was completely melted. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V044000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING) however, the VIN was never included in the recall repair. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 21,000.

The contact owns a 2014 Yamaha FJR1300. The contact was informed of the unrepaired NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V814000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING). After contacting the local dealer and the manufacturer, the contact was informed that the recall repair was previously completed at the local dealer, even though the VIN update indicated that the recall status was incomplete. No further information was available.

The contact owns a 2025 Yamaha TW 200 Motorcycle. The contact stated that while operating the motorcycle, the turn signal malfunctioned and failed to deactivate. The failure was present with the right and left turn signals. The contact stated that after the turn signal switch returned to center and the signal deactivation button was pressed, the turn signal remained activated. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not yet notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 5.