2021 Yamaha MT-09 SP Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other MT-09 SP years
- Not enough data 1st of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2021 Yamaha MT-09 SP so far. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 0owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2021 Yamaha MT-09 SP recalls (1)
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Vehicle speed control:throttle:throttle position sensor (tps); engine and engine cooling:engine:engine control module (ecu/ecm):software
Problem: Pure Sports Distributing Inc. (Yamaha of Hawaii) is recalling certain 2022 MT-09 Tracer GT, 2021-2025 MT-09 SP, 2021-2025 MT-09, 2022-2023 and 2025 MT-10 SP, 2022-2024 MT-10 and 2022-2024 XSR900 motorcycles. The brushes inside the Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) may slide excessively due to improper ECU programming, possibly causing unstable idling or an engine stall.
Risk: Unstable idling or an engine stall can lead to loss of control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of an injury or crash.
Fix: Dealers will reprogram the engine control unit (ECU) software and replace the TPS, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 6, 2025. Owners may contact Yamaha of Hawaii customer service at 1-808-498-8248.
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.
Other Yamaha MT-09 SP years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 MT-09 SP | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 MT-09 SP | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 MT-09 SP | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 MT-09 SP | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Yamaha MT-09 SP?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2021 Yamaha MT-09 SP?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2021 Yamaha MT-09 SP a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other MT-09 SP model years, the 2021 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.