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Yamaha XTZ12Model year report

2013 Yamaha XTZ12 Problems

Complaints
6filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
9,900miles, 5 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 2013 Yamaha XTZ12 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2013 Yamaha XTZ12. The part named most often is engine, with 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by electrical system (2) and vehicle speed control (2). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 9,900 miles. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign filed under the same part.

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: “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. …”

NHTSA complaint #11030313, filed 2017-09, 8,000 miles

Vehicle speed control: “Intermittentlay the vehicle stalls when idling, it also can rise to 3500rpm without any user input. This leads to dangerous behavior when approaching or departing an intersection.”

NHTSA complaint #10991569, filed 2017-05, 13,000 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 8,000 and 13,000 miles.

60%0–1040%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: 9,900 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

2016201742018
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 2013 Yamaha XTZ12 → · 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 XTZ12

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
201369,9002———Not enough data

All Yamaha XTZ12 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2013 Yamaha XTZ12 have?

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2013 Yamaha XTZ12 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2013 Yamaha XTZ12 is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by electrical system with 2.

Has the 2013 Yamaha XTZ12 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 2013 Yamaha XTZ12 reported?

Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 9,900 miles and the middle half falls between 8,000 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 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.