2013 Yamaha XTZ12 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 33%of 6 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 15,150miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electrical system of the 2013 Yamaha XTZ12, 33% of the 6 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,150 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 milesRelated recalls
- 18V695000Oct 4, 2018Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Yamaha XTZ12 Super Tenere motorcycles. Over time, a gap may develop in the protective…Covers: Yamaha XTZ12 2012–2013
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2 | 33% |
Other parts of the 2013 Yamaha XTZ12
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Yamaha XTZ12
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology