2012 Yamaha XT1200Z Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XT1200Z years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Yamaha XT1200Z. That is the most of any XT1200Z model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (5 complaints, 50%), typically at around 14,000 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 10owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 Yamaha XT1200Z 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 5 | 50% | 14,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 50% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 30% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 20% | 7,010 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 10% | 14,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 10% | 20,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 Yamaha XT1200Z recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2012 Yamaha XT1200Z.
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.
While riding, my abs light lit up and my rear brake became hard to press and rear brakes because inoperable. Had it diagnosed and the abs pump is malfunctioning
At 12 years old and 34,500 miles the rear brakes began feeling soft and eventually traveled to the bottom and the rear brakes stopped working. Front brakes worked normally. Several attempts at bleeding the air out of the rear system only resulted in safe operation for a few days. Eventually the…
On 15 JUN 2023, my Super Tenere experienced total loss of rear brakes during vehicle operation in traffic, almost resulting in an accident. There was no vehilce annunciation of loss of brakes or ABS failure. Vehicle-specific forums show that this has happened to at least 5 other operators since…
The ABS pump has failed nearly causing a life threatening incident. This is a known issue with ABS systems on the 2012 and 2013 Yamaha XTZ1200 which are classified as Generation 1 machines. This problem was addressed and apparently remedied on the 2014 - 2023 model bikes comprising Generation 2…
I had a total loss of brakes on my bike. I was riding it and when applying the rear brakes the pedal went all the way down and did not engage, it did not slow me down. There was no indication of possible failures on previous usage of the brakes. I have taken my bike to two authorized yamaha dealers…
Other Yamaha XT1200Z years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 XT1200Z | 7 | 0 |
| 2012 | 10 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Yamaha XT1200Z?
Owners most often report electrical system, service brakes, engine problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Yamaha XT1200Z?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2012 Yamaha XT1200Z a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XT1200Z model years, the 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.