2012 Yamaha WR250R Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other WR250R years
- Not enough data 1st of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Yamaha WR250R. That is the most of any WR250R model year in the database (9 years). The most reported problem area is unknown or other (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 17,757 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 Yamaha WR250R 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 67% | 17,757 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 33% | 5,900 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 Yamaha WR250R recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Problem: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 WR250X motorcycles manufactured June 1, 2008, to June 1, 2011 and 2008-2015 WR250R motorcycles manufactured June 1, 2008, to June 1, 2015. In the affected motorcycles, the insulation on the stator coil, a component of the alternator, may become damaged and short circuit to due insufficient heat resistance.
Risk: If the stator coil is not insulated, the motorcyle will not charge and the battery will go dead, causing the engine to stall which increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stator coil with one that has sufficient heat resistance, free of charge. The recall began on July 30, 2015. 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.
One month ago, i hit a small deer on my motorcycle that jumped out of the bushes and gave me no time to react. It was an unavoidable accident. At the time of the accident i didn't think anything was broken because i was able to pull my arm forward on my own without much pain. I didn't need an…
Received recall notification telling me not to drive my motorcycle until repair made. (middle of summer, btw) . Contacted dealer, told part was back ordered. Got a call one month later , saying part was in. Tried to schedule repair, and was told i had to leave my bike for days (plural) for a repair…
After refueling at a gas station on my way back from work i merged onto the freeway and noticed my speedometer was telling me that i was going 125mph. I was ridding with a friend that can verify that i was indeed not going anywhere near the 65mph speed limit. I also realized that my odometer was…
Other Yamaha WR250R years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 WR250R | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 WR250R | 0 | 2 |
| 2014 WR250R | 0 | 2 |
| 2013 WR250R | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 | 3 | 1 |
| 2011 WR250R | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 WR250R | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 WR250R | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 WR250R | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Yamaha WR250R?
Owners most often report unknown or other, electrical system problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Yamaha WR250R?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2012 Yamaha WR250R a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other WR250R model years, the 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.