Yamaha Super Tenere XTZ12B/BC Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the Yamaha Super Tenere XTZ12B/BC (2012–2012) that have at least 5 complaints. 2012 has the most, with 5. Across all years, the part named most often is wheels (3 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All Super Tenere XTZ12B/BC 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 5 | 10,800 | 1 | 1 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Wheels3 43%
- Exterior lighting2 29%
- Electrical system2 29%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2012: “Spokes in the rear wheel continuously getting loose to the point the spoke nipple falls out and the spoke is sent flapping against the swingarm or completely out of the wheel. I had this issue for the entire first 14 months of ownership. Many times a spoke was loose after a short period. The most recent check revealed 10 spokes loose at one time rendering the wheel un-true. I had to remove the wheel and carry to a wheel specialist to get the wheel back true. Yamaha was no help what so ever. The motorcycle is out of the 12 month warranty. …”
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology