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Electrical System. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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What owners actually said
1 reports
1,200 miles · Nov 1, 2016
Electrical System
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AFTER TRYING TO START THE MOTORCYCLE. IT HAS REMAINED ON. THE DEALER INVESTIGATED FOR A WEEK. NO ELECTRICAL OR MECHANICAL PROBLEMS WERE IDENTIFIED. THE MANUFACTURER DIAGNOSTIC TOOL WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE A PROBLEM CODE OR CLEAR THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. THE DEALER OPENED SUPPORT CASE WITH YAMAHA. ACCORDING…
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CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AFTER TRYING TO START THE MOTORCYCLE. IT HAS REMAINED ON. THE DEALER INVESTIGATED FOR A WEEK. NO ELECTRICAL OR MECHANICAL PROBLEMS WERE IDENTIFIED. THE MANUFACTURER DIAGNOSTIC TOOL WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE A PROBLEM CODE OR CLEAR THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. THE DEALER OPENED SUPPORT CASE WITH YAMAHA. ACCORDING TO YAMAHA THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS NOT ASSOCIATED WITH AN ACTUAL ISSUE AND IS A FALSE POSITIVE. HOWEVER, THEY ARE UNABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM OR TURN OFF THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. YAHAMA HAS INDICATED THAT A SOFTWARE UPDATE WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE, BUT HAS NOT COMMITTED TO DATE. THEY HAVE NOT ISSUED A RECALL OR WARNING. YAMAHA IS ADVISING THAT THE MOTORCYCLE IS SAFE TO DRIVE. HOWEVER, THERE IS NO WAY OF KNOWING IF THERE ANOTHER PROBLEM BEING MASKED BY THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS STAYING ILLUMINATED. BASED ON AVAILABLE ANECDOTAL INFORMATION THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN KNOW FOR MONTHS: HTTP://WWW.FZ09.ORG/FORUM/121-XSR900-COMMON-PROBLEMS-ISSUES/21785-CHECK-ENGINE-LIGHT-VS-BUILD-SERIAL-NUMBER-POLL.HTML HTTP://WWW.FZ09.ORG/FORUM/121-XSR900-COMMON-PROBLEMS-ISSUES/11874-ENGINE-LIGHT-CAME-XSR.HTML
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the handlebars are not properly secured to the motorcycle, a loss of vehicle control may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
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