2012 Yamaha FZ8 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other FZ8 years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Yamaha FZ8. That is the most of any FZ8 model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 45,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 Yamaha FZ8 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 | 1 | 50% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 50% | 5,200 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 Yamaha FZ8 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2012 Yamaha FZ8.
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 contact owns a 2012 Yamaha FZ8. The contact stated while driving 60 mph, the charging system magnet detached from the motor causing the motorcycle to stall. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer nor an independent mechanic to…
The motorcycle was wobbly going down a straight, hard to turn also. Found out the relay arms were bent and the control arm were being chipped at from the bent relay arms. Don't know exactly where and when it happened but the motorcycle rode weird on sept 11. This is from normal riding to and from…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Yamaha FZ8?
Owners most often report engine, suspension problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Yamaha FZ8?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2012 Yamaha FZ8 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other FZ8 model years, the 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.