Yamaha MT-10 Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 24, 2026 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 2 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file for the Yamaha MT-10, across 8 model years (2017–2026). The 2026 model year has the most complaints (1). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.

Peak: 2024, with 1 complaints
2017: 0201702018: 0201802019: 0201902020: 0202002022: 0202202023: 0202302024: 1202412026: 120261

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Yamaha MT-10 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No MT-10 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2026 MT-10: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
  2. 2024 MT-10: 1 complaint, 1 recall

Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.

Most common Yamaha MT-10 problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Electrical System110
Service Brakes110

All Yamaha MT-10 model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2026 MT-1010—Electrical System
2024 MT-1011—Service Brakes
2023 MT-1001——
2022 MT-1001——
2020 MT-1001——
2019 MT-1001——
2018 MT-1001——
2017 MT-1001——

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Frequently asked questions

Which Yamaha MT-10 years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2026 (1), 2024 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.

What is the biggest problem with the Yamaha MT-10?

Electrical System, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.

How many recalls does the Yamaha MT-10 have?

2 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.