2012 Yamaha XTZ12B/BC Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XTZ12B/BC years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Yamaha XTZ12B/BC. The most reported problem area is wheels (3 complaints, 60%), typically at around 7,500 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 Yamaha XTZ12B/BC 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 3 | 60% | 7,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 40% | 11,900 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 40% | 11,900 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 Yamaha XTZ12B/BC recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: Yamaha is recalling certain model year 2012 xtz12b/bc (super tenere) motorcycles, manufactured from june 01, 2011, through august 31, 2011. During the assembly process, the fuel pump oâ]ring may have been installed incorrectly in its groove. If the tabs located around the inner circumference of the oâ]ring were not seated into the groove properly during pump installation, the oâ]ring sealing lip could be pinched and damaged, preventing proper sealing.
Risk: This could allow fuel to leak from around the fuel pump mounted under the fuel tank. Leaking fuel could result in a fire hazard.
Fix: Yamaha dealers will replace the fuel pump o-ring free of charge. The safety recall began on november 15, 2011. 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.
Broke spoke on rear wheel. *tr
Loss of headlamp light due to faulty/inferior wiring/connectors going to the main bulbs in the headlamp assembly. The headlamp harness was gray in color from overheating and the connectors to the bulbs had melted. Wiring harness was replaced under warranty with the same part # as the original…
Defective head light harness. Melted wiring to lamp connection casing loss of headlight(just one thank god) during night time driving. Appears yamaha is using defective headlight lamp connectors that melt eventually causing loss of headlights. Please see the below thread for further info…
Spokes in the rear wheel continuously getting loose to the point the spoke nipple falls out and the spoke is sent flapping against the swingarm or completely out of the wheel. I had this issue for the entire first 14 months of ownership. Many times a spoke was loose after a short period. The most…
Two rear wheel spoke nipples found totally loose and about to fall off. One spoke nipple was slightly loose on the front wheel. This motorcycle has mostly street use. *tr
Other Yamaha XTZ12B/BC years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 5 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Yamaha XTZ12B/BC?
Owners most often report wheels, electrical system, exterior lighting problems. The top one, wheels, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Yamaha XTZ12B/BC?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2012 Yamaha XTZ12B/BC a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XTZ12B/BC model years, the 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.