Yamaha XTZ12 Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the Yamaha XTZ12 (2013–2013) that have at least 5 complaints. 2013 has the most, with 6. Across all years, the part named most often is engine (3 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All XTZ12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 6 | 9,900 | 2 | 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.
- Engine3 27%
- Vehicle speed control2 18%
- Electrical system2 18%
- Wheels1 9.1%
- Other or unknown1 9.1%
- Fuel system1 9.1%
- Exterior lighting1 9.1%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2013: “The motorcycle will sometimes accelerate on its own, other times it will randomly shut down while driving down the road in traffic. This is a widely discussed problem by xtz1200 owners. So far Yamaha has yet to issue a technical bulletin or a recall. I have a video that shows the motorcycle acting this way. This issue can be dangerous as the bike will sometimes shut down while making a turn. I have contacted Yamaha corporation and they have agreed to watch the video only if its submitted by a dealer. I have arranged for that to occur. …”
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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