2015 Yamaha FZ-09 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other FZ-09 years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 5 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 FZ-09. That ranks 2nd out of 5 FZ-09 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (5 complaints, 50%), typically at around 17,000 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 10owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2015 Yamaha FZ-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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 5 | 50% | 17,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 30% | 9,010 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 20% | 25,750 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 20% | 20 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 10% | 1,200 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 10% | 20 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2015 Yamaha FZ-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.
I was in the process of installing new clutch plates when i noticed that my clutch basket was cracked in two places. After a quick google search, i was disappointed to see that cracking clutch baskets are a common issue with my first generation fz09. I had to leave my motorcycle at my friends house…
The rear suspension shock absorber is rusted at all of the rear welded points. The vehicle has been garaged and is in a low humidity desert of arizona. The rust from the welds has traveled up along where two parts of the shock assembly is connected. There is no way to disassemble the shock to clean…
Driving down the road at 50mph when a animal came out of the ditch. I then pulled clutch in so i could brake. Once i did this the bike stalled. To get the bike going again i released the clutch, but once i did this the bike just locked the back tire. I then pulled clutch in again and then it…
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 yamaha fz09. The contact stated that the gear felt clunky when shifting gears and there was an abnormal noise. The motorcycle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 1,800.
Clutch basket cush bumpers prematurely wearing out, causing freeplay between ring gear and basket. Any play whatsoever is abnormal and will cause excessive vibrations. Vibrations within the clutch assembly will cause plates to break potentially causing a crash.
Other Yamaha FZ-09 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 FZ-09 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 FZ-09 | 3 | 1 |
| 2016 FZ-09 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 | 10 | 2 |
| 2014 FZ-09 | 12 | 1 |
See all Yamaha FZ-09 problems by year, every Yamaha model, or the VIN decoder.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Yamaha FZ-09?
Owners most often report power train, structure, engine problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2015 Yamaha FZ-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 FZ-09 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other FZ-09 model years, the 2015 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.