2015 Yamaha FJ-09 recalls and problems

The 2015 Yamaha FJ-09 has 2 safety recalls and 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Yamaha dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2015 Yamaha FJ-09 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2015 Yamaha FJ-09 recalls

Recall 17V-221: Steering

Reported Mar 31, 2017 · 22,433 vehicles affected · Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA

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.

Recall 15V-176: Power Train

Reported Mar 25, 2015 · 4,900 vehicles affected · Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA

Problem: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2015 FJ-09 (FJ09F/FC), FZ-09 (FZ09F/FC), FZ6R (FZ6RF/FC), Super Tenere (XTZ12F/FC), Super Tenere ES (XTZ12EF/EFC), and R6 (YZF-R6) motorcycles manufactured September 1, 2014, to November 17, 2014. The affected motorcycles may have an incorrectly manufactured shift cam segment stopper, having a sharp edge on the inside of the bend instead of a smooth radius. As a result, the stopper can crack and possibly fracture at this sharp edge.

Risk: If the stopper fractures, the transmission may not shift properly, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shift shaft assembly with a new one, free of charge. The recall began on April 6, 2015. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926.

2015 Yamaha FJ-09 problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Engine	6
Unknown or Other	3
Power Train	2
Electrical System	1
Fuel/Propulsion System	1
Service Brakes	1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 1,500 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2015 Yamaha FJ-09 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Unknown or Other · at 8,900 miles · reported Feb 28, 2018

I just had to pay to have a safety problem known to yamaha repaired. The clutch cable on yamaha fj-09s up through 2017 is know to break because of improper design. Yamaha has come out with a redesigned cluth cable to fix this pro0blem. If a rider had his clutch cable break it would render the mtorocycle undriveable and potentially a major safety factor is the clutch cable was to break in traffic rendering the motorcycle unrideable. It would be a major safety7 problem for younger, less experiended rider who are unable to shift a motorcycle without a clutch.

Power Train · at 10,260 miles · reported Dec 5, 2017

While sitting in traffic at a stop light I felt a pop in my left hand and the clutch gained an extra half inch of slack. The motorcycle began trying to lurch forward from the now slipping clutch. The clutch cable had begun to break. I managed to wrestle the bike out of traffic to the side of the road without injuring myself but almost dropped the motorcycle numerous times. I was able to limp the motorcycle home and investigate the issue further. I had read online of many others having similar issues with the clutch cable breaking. I attempted to adjust the cable but it would not come into…

Unknown or Other · at 1,500 miles · reported Jan 14, 2017

The oil pan drain plug is protected by a protruding fin. If this fin hits an object it will be pushed into the oil pan and cause it to rupture/ fracture and release the oil. This release of a large amount of oil may cover the back wheel causing an accident and possibly death. This has not happened to my fj 09, but is documented on the internet. I called yamaha about this issue and they do not have a recall. But on the 2016 model, they moved the drain plug to the side of the oil pan, indicating they know there is a problem.

Service Brakes · at 1,000 miles · reported Feb 7, 2016

A full description of the incident including pictures and write-up can be found here: http://fj-09.org/thread/2911/12-step-replace-oil-pan

Power Train · at 250 miles · reported Jan 16, 2016

Factory specification for final drive chain tension on the fj-09 is unusually tight at 5mm - 15mm. I have owned more than 40 motorcycles and none of them specified such a tight tension. Most mfgrs, incl. Every yamaha I've ever owned, specify 25mm - 35mm "slack" in the chain from full tight and when measured with bike on centerstand. Having too little slack can result in catastrophic failure of the drive chain and/or the rear sprocket and/or the front sprocket. If any of these parts catastrophically fail while the vehicle is in motion, it could result in an accident, injury, and/or death.…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 Yamaha FJ-09 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2015 Yamaha FJ-09: 17V-221 (steering), 15V-176 (power train). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2015 Yamaha FJ-09?

Owners report engine problems most often (6 reports), followed by unknown or other (3). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 1,500 miles.

Are Yamaha recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Yamaha dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.