Yamaha FJ-09 Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the Yamaha FJ-09 (2015–2015) that have at least 5 complaints. 2015 has the most, with 10. Across all years, the part named most often is engine (6 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All FJ-09 model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 10 | 1,500 | 2 | 2 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Engine6 43%
- Other or unknown3 21%
- Transmission and drivetrain2 14%
- Fuel system1 7.1%
- Electrical system1 7.1%
- Brakes1 7.1%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2015: “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.”
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology