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Yamaha Super Tenere XTZ12B/BCModel year report

2012 Yamaha Super Tenere XTZ12B/BC Problems

Complaints
5filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
10,800miles, 5 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 2012 Yamaha Super Tenere XTZ12B/BC (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2012 Yamaha Super Tenere XTZ12B/BC. The part named most often is wheels, with 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by electrical system (2) and exterior lighting (2). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 10,800 miles. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 1 technical service bulletin 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

Wheels: “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. …”

NHTSA complaint #10482554, filed 2012-10, 14,747 miles

Electrical system: “Loss of headlamp light due to faulty/inferior wiring/connectors going to the main bulbs in the headlamp assembly. The headlamp harness was gray in color from overheating and the connectors to the bulbs had melted. Wiring harness was replaced under warranty with the same part # as the original wiring harness. This represents a safety hazard day or night as motorcycle headlamps are a significant factor in daytime visibility of the motorcycle, and the hazards of losing headlight illumination during nighttime riding are obvious and many.”

NHTSA complaint #10549672, filed 2013-10, 10,800 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 7,500 and 13,000 miles.

40%0–1060%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 (5 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 10,800 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

2011201220133
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 2012 Yamaha Super Tenere XTZ12B/BC → · 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. 1 on record; the latest 1 are shown.

Other model years of the Yamaha Super Tenere XTZ12B/BC

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2012510,8001———Not enough data

All Yamaha Super Tenere XTZ12B/BC model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2012 Yamaha Super Tenere XTZ12B/BC have?

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2012 Yamaha Super Tenere XTZ12B/BC as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2012 Yamaha Super Tenere XTZ12B/BC is reported most often?

Wheels is named most often, in 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by electrical system with 2.

Has the 2012 Yamaha Super Tenere XTZ12B/BC 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 2012 Yamaha Super Tenere XTZ12B/BC reported?

Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 10,800 miles and the middle half falls between 7,500 and 13,000 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 31, 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.