2009 Yamaha Zuma 125 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 18, 2013 · 17 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Zuma 125 years
Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Yamaha Zuma 125. That is the most of any Zuma 125 model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (11 complaints, 65%), typically at around 3,245 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 2009 Yamaha Zuma 125 problems

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

Fuel/propulsion System11 · ~3,245 mi
Fuel System, Gasoline5 · ~1,739 mi
Electrical System1 · ~4,750 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Fuel/propulsion System1165%3,245——
Fuel System, Gasoline529%1,739——
Electrical System16%4,750——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2012, with 11 complaints
2010: 1201012011: 4201142012: 112012112013: 120131

n = 17 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2009 Yamaha Zuma 125 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2009 Yamaha Zuma 125.

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.

In hot weather (greater that 90 degrees) engine stalls and cannot be restarted until engine cools for an hour. Stalled at red light in four lane highway. Needed to push to side of road. Very dangerous. Stalled again next day same situation. Runs fine at night when cool. *tr

Fuel/propulsion System · received Jul 18, 2013 · NHTSA complaint 10525680

Being that there has been issues and complaints filed with the 2009 yamaha zuma 125cc fuel pumps, the problem is the fuel pumps are defective and causes a hazard in traffic ,stalling of the scooter while driving .this creates a problem at hi speeds and also happens when you shut the bike down after…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Dec 3, 2012 · NHTSA complaint 10486775

Fuel pump fails to engage when key is turned to the on position and therefore the vehicle will not start. *tr

Fuel/propulsion System · received Oct 1, 2012 · NHTSA complaint 10478199

I had been riding for a few miles and my scooter just stopped. When i tried to restart it, it wouldn't start. The fuel pump wouldn't even turn on. I've read about many more people having this problem. When will there be a recall? It's $200 to fix this problem that i shouldn't be having. *tr

Fuel/propulsion System · received Sep 26, 2012 · NHTSA complaint 10477146

The fuel flow seems to cut out at idle when it's hot out, when it's been running for a while, and/or when it's pointing uphill. *tr

Fuel/propulsion System · received Aug 13, 2012 · NHTSA complaint 10470504

Other Yamaha Zuma 125 years

2011 Zuma 125 →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2021 Zuma 12510
2011 Zuma 12530
2009170

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Yamaha Zuma 125?

Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, fuel system, gasoline, electrical system problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 11 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2009 Yamaha Zuma 125?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2009 Yamaha Zuma 125 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Zuma 125 model years, the 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.