Yamaha XTZ690 Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 6, 2026 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 3 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file for the Yamaha XTZ690, across 3 model years (2022–2025). The 2025 model year has the most complaints (1). The most reported problem area overall is fuel/propulsion system.

Peak: 2022, with 1 complaints
2022: 1202212023: 1202312025: 120251

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Yamaha XTZ690 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No XTZ690 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2025 XTZ690: 1 complaint, 1 recall
  2. 2023 XTZ690: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
  3. 2022 XTZ690: 1 complaint, 0 recalls

Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.

Most common Yamaha XTZ690 problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Fuel/propulsion System110
Power Train110
Service Brakes110

All Yamaha XTZ690 model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2025 XTZ69011—Power Train
2023 XTZ69010—Service Brakes
2022 XTZ69010—Fuel/propulsion System

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Frequently asked questions

Which Yamaha XTZ690 years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2025 (1), 2023 (1), 2022 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.

What is the biggest problem with the Yamaha XTZ690?

Fuel/propulsion System, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.

How many recalls does the Yamaha XTZ690 have?

1 safety recall across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.