Yamaha Zuma 125 Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jan 18, 2023 · 21 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 21 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the Yamaha Zuma 125, across 3 model years (2009–2021). The 2009 model year has the most complaints (17). The most reported problem area overall is fuel/propulsion system.

Peak: 2009, with 17 complaints
2009: 172009172011: 3201132021: 120211

n = 21 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Yamaha Zuma 125 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No Zuma 125 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2009 Zuma 125: 17 complaints, 0 recalls
  2. 2011 Zuma 125: 3 complaints, 0 recalls
  3. 2021 Zuma 125: 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 Zuma 125 problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Fuel/propulsion System1220
Fuel System, Gasoline510
Electrical System220
Engine110
Seats110

All Yamaha Zuma 125 model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2021 Zuma 12510—Seats
2011 Zuma 12530—Electrical System
2009 Zuma 125170—Fuel/propulsion System

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Frequently asked questions

Which Yamaha Zuma 125 years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2009 (17), 2011 (3), 2021 (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 Zuma 125?

Fuel/propulsion System, with 12 complaints across 2 model years.

How many recalls does the Yamaha Zuma 125 have?

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