Yamaha XSR900 Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 15, 2025 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 3 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file for the Yamaha XSR900, across 6 model years (2015–2024). The 2023 model year has the most complaints (1). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.

Peak: 2016, with 1 complaints
2015: 0201502016: 1201612017: 0201702022: 1202212023: 1202312024: 020240

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Yamaha XSR900 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No XSR900 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2023 XSR900: 1 complaint, 1 recall
  2. 2022 XSR900: 1 complaint, 1 recall
  3. 2016 XSR900: 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 XSR900 problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Electrical System220
Fuel/propulsion System220
Engine110

All Yamaha XSR900 model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2024 XSR90001——
2023 XSR90011—Engine
2022 XSR90011—Electrical System
2017 XSR90001——
2016 XSR90011—Electrical System
2015 XSR90001——

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Frequently asked questions

Which Yamaha XSR900 years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2023 (1), 2022 (1), 2016 (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 XSR900?

Electrical System, with 2 complaints across 2 model years.

How many recalls does the Yamaha XSR900 have?

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