2025 Yamaha XTZ690 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 6, 2026 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other XTZ690 years
Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
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Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2025 Yamaha XTZ690. That is the most of any XTZ690 model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is power train (1 complaints, 100%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

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

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Most common 2025 Yamaha XTZ690 problems

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

Power Train1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Power Train1100%———

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

2025 Yamaha XTZ690 recalls (1)

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Exterior lighting:turn signalDo not driveJun 5, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V367000 · 4,173 vehicles

Problem: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2025 XTZ690 motorcycles. The turn signal lights may fail to operate when activated. As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Risk: Turn signals that do not function properly may fail to indicate the rider's intention to change direction, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Owners are advised not to ride their motorycle until the remedy is complete. Yamaha will replace the meter assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 26, 2026. Owners may contact Yamaha's customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990190. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning June 26, 2026.

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.

Hesitation and jerking when holding a steady throttle causing popping to come from the exhaust. May cause me to crash due to inconsistent power and control. I reported it to the dealer. They didn't inspect it and only called the tech line. They reported back to me that its a normal operation.

Power Train · received Sep 6, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11762425

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YearComplaintsRecalls
202511
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2022 XTZ69010

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Yamaha XTZ690?

Owners most often report power train problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2025 Yamaha XTZ690?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2025 Yamaha XTZ690 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XTZ690 model years, the 2025 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.