2014 Yamaha FZ-09 Problems
- Complaints
- 12filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 2,190miles, 10 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2014 Yamaha FZ-09 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2014 Yamaha FZ-09. The part named most often is engine, with 8 complaints (67% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (5) and brakes (1). 10 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 2,190 miles. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign 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.
- Engine8 67%
- Brakes1 8.3%
- Electrical system1 8.3%
- Exterior lighting1 8.3%
- Suspension1 8.3%
Example complaints
Engine: “I wanna say I love this bike and will continue driving and trying to fix it.my 2014 fz09 has 5000 miles on it and when I down shift in traffic or anywhere the bike dies the tire will sometimes lock up if I don't catch the problem in time.. I'm trying to get others that are on the fz forums to share there same complaints.. This is a serious safety issue as it will literally just cut off no power poof.. And a really bad noise and vibration around 3100 to 4000 rpms makes you feel like the transmission is falling apart.. …”
NHTSA complaint #10904863, filed 2016-09, 2,600 milesTransmission and drivetrain: “Riding on the freeway while lane splitting 45 MPH down shifting from 4th to 3rd gear slowing down process. Pressing clutch engine stalled, down shifted to 3rd gear. Engine started once I let go of the clutch in 3rd gear. Front end lifted about foot.”
NHTSA complaint #10705510, filed 2015-04, 1,108 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 10 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 400 and 7,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 14V550000Sep 10, 2014Exterior lighting › HeadlightsCovers: Yamaha FZ-09 2014
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2014 Yamaha FZ09 motorcycles manufactured August 1, 2013, to August 29, 2014. The affected motorcycles may have a headlight harness that is too short and when the handlebars are turned…
Recall details for the 2014 Yamaha FZ-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.
- 10058499May 11, 2015Equipment. Yamaha mc: information on discontinuation of suspension oil rt-43 used for certain models and replaced by an ultra high performance m1 suspension oil. No model or years listed.
- 10055893Apr 25, 2014Equipment. Yamaha mc: the troubleshooting procedure information is provided due to revision of intake air pressure sensors 1 (code 3) and 2 (code 4), due to procedure error. Model 2014 fz-09.
Other model years of the Yamaha FZ-09
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 10 | 15,900 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2014 | 12 | 2,190 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2014 Yamaha FZ-09 have?
NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2014 Yamaha FZ-09 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2014 Yamaha FZ-09 is reported most often?
Engine is named most often, in 8 complaints (67% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 5.
Has the 2014 Yamaha FZ-09 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2014 Yamaha FZ-09 reported?
Among the 10 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 2,190 miles and the middle half falls between 400 and 7,000 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.