2012 Yamaha XTZ12 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XTZ12 years
- Not enough data 3rd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Yamaha XTZ12. That ranks 3rd out of 7 XTZ12 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 1,250 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 Yamaha XTZ12 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 | 1 | 50% | 1,250 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 50% | 1,250 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 50% | 1,250 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 Yamaha XTZ12 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:wiring
Problem: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Yamaha XTZ12 Super Tenere motorcycles. Over time, a gap may develop in the protective sealant where the lead wires of the accelerator position sensor (APS) and throttle position sensor (TPS) connect to the electronic control unit (ECU). This may cause corrosion on the wires, preventing the engine from returning to idle after the throttle is released.
Risk: If the engine does not return to idle when the throttle is released, it can lead to a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will bypass the wire lead connection with a new sub lead harness multi-connector, free of charge. The recall began October 26, 2018. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990122.
Exterior lighting:headlights
Problem: Yamaha Motor Corporation USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 YZFR1 motorcycles manufactured October 2008 through August 2013 and 2012-2013 XTZ12 motorcycles manufactured October 2011 through August 2013. In the affected motorcycles, use of the headlight may generate enough heat to cause the bulb connections to expand, resulting in arcing in the headlight bulb socket which could cause the socket to overheat, melt and cause the headlight to malfunction.
Risk: A headlight failure reduces the rider's ability to see clearly and the motorcycle's visibility to oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Yamaha will notify owners and dealers will replace the headlight socket, free of charge. The recall began on March 10, 2014. Owners may contact Yamaha 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.
The ABS module on the Super Tenere is known to fail in such a way as to leave the rear brake inoperable (the brake pedal can be bottomed out without any resistance and without applying any pressure to the rear caliper). This happened on my 2012 Super Tenere, and has been discussed considerably…
Vehicle intermittantly will not idle, stalls out when decelerating to a stop, when in between gears, when restarted, will idle below 700 rpm and stalls repeatedly. At other times, it will idle at 3000 rpms, sometimes back firing, when clutch is pulled in the rpms will drop but most times, it's a…
Other Yamaha XTZ12 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 XTZ12 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 XTZ12 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 XTZ12 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 XTZ12 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 XTZ12 | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 XTZ12 | 6 | 2 |
| 2012 | 2 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Yamaha XTZ12?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, service brakes problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Yamaha XTZ12?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2012 Yamaha XTZ12 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XTZ12 model years, the 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.