2017 Yamaha FZ-09 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other FZ-09 years
- Not enough data 3rd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Yamaha FZ-09. That ranks 3rd out of 5 FZ-09 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (3 complaints, 100%), typically at around 550 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 100% | 550 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Yamaha FZ-09 recalls (1)
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.
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.
The headlights have a small angle pattern and are very bright but when traveling around corners when the bike has to be leaned, the pattern dips into the road and doesn't provide ample light around corners and is a very big hazard for non-lighted roads at night. Here is a video explaining and…
Headlights are incapable of maintaining a safe distance during cornering. On any corner, the headlights will dip too far down and no longer illuminate the road. The issue is well documented amongst owners of 2017 fz-09 and all agree that this headlight pattern design is extremely dangerous to point…
The headlight design for the 2017 yamaha fz-09 is unsafe. When driving at night on a dark road the headlights do not illuminate turns. You cannot see the turn entry nor the apex. The uploaded pictures show the problem with the yamaha led light pattern. Very dangerous! In need of a recall. Please…
Other Yamaha FZ-09 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 FZ-09 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 3 | 1 |
| 2016 FZ-09 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 FZ-09 | 10 | 2 |
| 2014 FZ-09 | 12 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Yamaha FZ-09?
Owners most often report exterior lighting problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Yamaha FZ-09?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2017 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 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.