2017 Yamaha SR400 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 1, 2026 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other SR400 years
Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2017 Yamaha SR400. That is the most of any SR400 model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (1 complaints, 100%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2017 Yamaha SR400 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Fuel System, Gasoline1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Fuel System, Gasoline1100%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2017 Yamaha SR400 recalls (1)

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Engine and engine cooling:engineOct 16, 2018 · NHTSA campaign 18V730000 · 1,902 vehicles

Problem: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Yamaha SR400 motorcycles. The engine oil line flare nut may be insufficiently tightened, allowing oil to leak onto the rear tire.

Risk: An oil leak onto the rear tire can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the flare nut connection. If oil is not leaking, the nut will be tightened. If oil is leaking, the engine oil line will be replaced and the flare nut will be tightened, free of charge. The recall began October 31, 2018. 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.

See attached document for complaint.

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Jul 1, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11747771

Other Yamaha SR400 years

← 2016 SR400 · 2018 SR400 →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2018 SR40001
201711
2016 SR40001
2015 SR40001

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Yamaha SR400?

Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2017 Yamaha SR400?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2017 Yamaha SR400 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other SR400 model years, the 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.