Yamaha XSR900 problems & recalls
NHTSA records for 2015–2024: 2 recall campaigns and 3 owner complaints. Pick a model year.
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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.
Steering #17V221000 · 2017 · 22,433 units
Problem: Yamaha motor corporation, usa (yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2017 fj-09, fz-09, and xsr900 motorcycles. the lower handlebar holder may loosen due to a painting issue and the inadequate application of the thread-locking agent.
Risk: If the handlebars are not properly secured to the motorcycle, a loss of vehicle control may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lower handlebar holder, free of charge. the recall began april 13, 2017. owners may contact yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. yamaha's number for this recall is 990114.
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