2015 Yamaha FJ-09 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other FJ-09 years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Yamaha FJ-09. That is the most of any FJ-09 model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is engine (6 complaints, 60%), typically at around 1,491 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 10owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2015 Yamaha FJ-09 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 6 | 60% | 1,491 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 30% | 1,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 20% | 5,255 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 10% | 1,491 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 10% | 1,491 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 10% | 1,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2015 Yamaha FJ-09 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Problem: 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.
Risk: If the handlebars are not properly secured to the motorcycle, a loss of vehicle control may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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 train:manual transmission
Problem: 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 manufactured shift cam segment stopper, having a sharp edge on the inside of the bend instead of a smooth radius. As a result, the stopper can crack and possibly fracture at this sharp edge.
Risk: If the stopper fractures, the transmission may not shift properly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Clutch basket went bad (many of this engine motorcycles with the same problem)
I just had to pay to have a safety problem known to yamaha repaired. The clutch cable on yamaha fj-09s up through 2017 is know to break because of improper design. Yamaha has come out with a redesigned cluth cable to fix this pro0blem. If a rider had his clutch cable break it would render the…
While sitting in traffic at a stop light i felt a pop in my left hand and the clutch gained an extra half inch of slack. The motorcycle began trying to lurch forward from the now slipping clutch. The clutch cable had begun to break. I managed to wrestle the bike out of traffic to the side of the…
The oil pan drain plug is protected by a protruding fin. If this fin hits an object it will be pushed into the oil pan and cause it to rupture/ fracture and release the oil. This release of a large amount of oil may cover the back wheel causing an accident and possibly death. This has not happened…
A full description of the incident including pictures and write-up can be found here: http://fj-09.org/thread/2911/12-step-replace-oil-pan
Other Yamaha FJ-09 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 FJ-09 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 FJ-09 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | 10 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Yamaha FJ-09?
Owners most often report engine, unknown or other, power train problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2015 Yamaha FJ-09?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2015 Yamaha FJ-09 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other FJ-09 model years, the 2015 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.