Yamaha MT-10 problems & recalls
NHTSA records for 2017–2026: 2 recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints. Pick a model year.
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Recent recalls
Vehicle Speed Control, Engine And Engine Cooling #25V248000 · 2025 · 216 units
Problem: Pure sports distributing inc. (yamaha of hawaii) is recalling certain 2022 mt-09 tracer gt, 2021-2025 mt-09 sp, 2021-2025 mt-09, 2022-2023 and 2025 mt-10 sp, 2022-2024 mt-10 and 2022-2024 xsr900 motorcycles. the brushes inside the throttle position sensor (tps) may slide excessively due to improper ecu programming, possibly causing unstable idling or an engine stall.
Risk: Unstable idling or an engine stall can lead to loss of control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of an injury or crash.
Fix: Dealers will reprogram the engine control unit (ecu) software and replace the tps, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed on may 6, 2025. owners may contact yamaha of hawaii customer service at 1-808-498-8248.
Exterior Lighting #20V814000 · 2020 · 18,203 units
Problem: Yamaha motor corporation, usa (yamaha) is recalling certain 2018-2020 mtt9gt (tracer gt), 2019 mxtgtkl (niken gt), 2017-2020 mt10, 2018-2020 xtz12 (super tã©nã©rã©), 2013-2020 fjr13, 2018 xv19b (star eluder), and 2018-2021 xv19 (star venture) motorcycles. the front brake switch can fail due to increased resistance from silicon oxide.
Risk: Failure of the front brake switch can cause the brake light to stay on constantly and/or the cruise control system to shutoff unexpectedly. both situations increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake switch, free of charge. the recall began january 20, 2021. owners may contact yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. yamaha's number for this recall is 990140. note: owners are advised not to operate their motorcycle until the repairs have been performed.
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