2014 Yamaha XTZ12 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 20, 2025 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other XTZ12 years
Not enough data 2nd of 7 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Yamaha XTZ12. That ranks 2nd out of 7 XTZ12 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 19,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2014 Yamaha XTZ12 problems

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

Exterior Lighting2 · ~19,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion System1 · ~107,400 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Exterior Lighting267%19,000——
Fuel/propulsion System133%107,400——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2018, with 1 complaints
2018: 1201812023: 1202312025: 120251

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2014 Yamaha XTZ12 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2014 Yamaha XTZ12.

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 contact owns a 2014 Yamaha XTZ12 Motorcycle. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V814000 (Exterior Lighting); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while attempting to change gears, the motorcycle independently shut…

Exterior Lighting · received Oct 20, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11694548

The contact owns a 2014 Yamaha XTZ12 Motorcycle. The contact stated that the headlights and taillights failed to operate as needed. Upon investigation, the contact discovered that the prior model year had recalls for the exterior lights. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the…

Exterior Lighting · received Aug 28, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11541147

After starting the motorcycle the idle is normal. Once underway and when you pull in the clutch the rpm stays high and does not go back to normal idle. After a few times of doing this and modulating the throttle it usually goes away until the next time the motorcycle is started. There is a recall…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Dec 18, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11162156

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Yamaha XTZ12?

Owners most often report exterior lighting, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2014 Yamaha XTZ12?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2014 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 2014 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.