2013 Yamaha XT1200Z Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XT1200Z years
- Not enough data 2nd of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Yamaha XT1200Z. That ranks 2nd out of 2 XT1200Z model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is vehicle speed control (3 complaints, 43%), typically at around 12,200 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 7owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 43% | 12,200 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 29% | 10,150 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 29% | 10,150 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 29% | 43,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 14% | 7,300 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2013 Yamaha XT1200Z recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2013 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.
ABS module became inoperable, ABS light "ON", no rear brake at all. After manual cycle of abs unit the brakes works for a short time, becoming inoperable just 2 days later.
Engine surges at low rpm while riding. Creates a dangerous situation with sudden unexpected acceleration.
While riding throttle eratic. Suddenly stop running. Hard to start at times
Idle out of control.sometime to low stalling engine while making a turn resulting in a fall (happened 3 times),most of time the rpm raving to 3500 and stays there until the ignition is turned off.it happens completely randomly.i tried to get it fixed 3 times without success.there are videos on…
My 2013 yamaha xtz1200 super tenere has failed to decelerate when i shut the throttle off. The engine revved at over 3000 rpm. When in gear it would just keep accelerating unless the clutch was engaged, if engaged the engine would drop to about 1500 rpm, however when released the engine would again…
Other Yamaha XT1200Z years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 7 | 0 |
| 2012 XT1200Z | 10 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Yamaha XT1200Z?
Owners most often report vehicle speed control, electrical system, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, vehicle speed control, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Yamaha XT1200Z?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2013 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 2013 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.