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Yamaha FJ-09Model year report

2015 Yamaha FJ-09 Problems

Complaints
10filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
1,500miles, 9 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2015 Yamaha FJ-09 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2015 Yamaha FJ-09. The part named most often is engine, with 6 complaints (60% of the total), followed by other or unknown (3) and transmission and drivetrain (2). 9 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 1,500 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 2 technical service bulletins for this model year.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Engine: “Sudden onset of very loud cam chain/cam chain tensioner noise. Metal on metal contact which overtime can block filter and cease engine due to improper oil distribution, resulting in injury or death. Issue likely with cam chain tensioner. No recall issued as of yet, but many complaints online regarding same, known issue.”

NHTSA complaint #10715704, filed 2015-05, 1,020 miles

Other or unknown: “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.”

NHTSA complaint #10945266, filed 2017-01, 1,500 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “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. …”

NHTSA complaint #11052665, filed 2017-12, 10,260 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 9 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 1,020 and 8,900 miles.

78%0–1022%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (9 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 1,500 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

201542016201720182019
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2015 Yamaha FJ-09 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 2 on record; the latest 2 are shown.

Other model years of the Yamaha FJ-09

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2015101,5002———Not enough data

All Yamaha FJ-09 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2015 Yamaha FJ-09 have?

NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2015 Yamaha FJ-09 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2015 Yamaha FJ-09 is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 6 complaints (60% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 3.

Has the 2015 Yamaha FJ-09 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2015 Yamaha FJ-09 reported?

Among the 9 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 1,500 miles and the middle half falls between 1,020 and 8,900 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.