2015 Yamaha FZ07 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 8, 2015 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

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Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Yamaha FZ07. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (3 complaints, 100%), typically at around 300 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2015 Yamaha FZ07 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Fuel/propulsion System3 · ~300 mi
Engine2 · ~184 mi
Power Train1 · ~67 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Fuel/propulsion System3100%300——
Engine267%184——
Power Train133%67——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2015, with 2 complaints
2014: 1201412015: 220152

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2015 Yamaha FZ07 recalls (1)

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Electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery:cablesOct 20, 2014 · NHTSA campaign 14V657000 · 3,100 vehicles

Problem: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2015 FZ07 motorcycles manufactured May 1, 2014, to September 30, 2014. In the affected motorcycles, the positive battery cable may be pinched between the seat base and seat bracket.

Risk: If the battery cable is pinched, it may chafe and short-circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Fix: Yamaha has notified owners, and dealers will replace the positive battery cable and seat bracket, free of charge. The recall began on October 31, 2014. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990089.

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.

After coming to a stop at a stop sign motorcycle stalled out. Clutch was pulled in and slowly being released had not yet gotten into the fiction zone. Went to give it some gas and noticed no increase in engine noise or increase in rpms. Looked down at the display and bike had stalled out. Although…

Fuel/propulsion System · received May 8, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10715338

Motorcycle will, at random, simply die while at a standstill. The times this has happened in heavy traffic, there is a great possibility that someone in a car behind, might rearend me. Motorcycle will also die, at random, during normal course of riding. This has happened during downshifting mostly…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Feb 25, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10690683

As soon as the clutch was held in rolling into a red light, the rpm's went straight to zero and stalled. It was even harder restarting the bike again. This is a major concern, many people on forums have been having the same issue with the motorcycle and it needs to be fixed because its dangerous…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Jul 23, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10615803

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YearComplaintsRecalls
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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Yamaha FZ07?

Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, engine, power train problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 3 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2015 Yamaha FZ07?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2015 Yamaha FZ07 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other FZ07 model years, the 2015 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.