2022 Yamaha XSR900 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 17, 2025 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other XSR900 years
Not enough data 1st of 6 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2022 Yamaha XSR900. That is the most of any XSR900 model year in the database (6 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (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 2022 Yamaha XSR900 problems

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

Electrical System1
Fuel/propulsion System1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System1100%———
Fuel/propulsion System1100%———

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

2022 Yamaha XSR900 recalls (1)

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Vehicle speed control:throttle:throttle position sensor (tps); engine and engine cooling:engine:engine control module (ecu/ecm):softwareApr 16, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V248000 · 216 vehicles

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.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The vehicle started sputtering and the engine shut off in traffic, I was able to pull to the side of the road. Had I been on the interstate and not a 2 lane road I would have run a high risk of becoming an obstacle to traffic and being hit. Upon later inspection inside of the ignition starter /…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Apr 13, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11582814

Other Yamaha XSR900 years

← 2017 XSR900 · 2023 XSR900 →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2024 XSR90001
2023 XSR90011
202211
2017 XSR90001
2016 XSR90011
2015 XSR90001

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2022 Yamaha XSR900?

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

Was there a recall on the 2022 Yamaha XSR900?

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

Was the 2022 Yamaha XSR900 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XSR900 model years, the 2022 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.