Yamaha Zuma 125 Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the Yamaha Zuma 125 (2009–2009) that have at least 5 complaints. 2009 has the most, with 17. Across all years, the part named most often is fuel system (16 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All Zuma 125 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 17 | 2,972 | 0 | 1 | — | Stable |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Fuel system16 94%
- Electrical system1 5.9%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2009: “I had been riding for a few miles and my scooter just stopped. When I tried to restart it, it wouldn't start. The fuel pump wouldn't even turn on. I've read about many more people having this problem. When will there be a recall? It's $200 to fix this problem that I shouldn't be having.”
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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. Methodology