2009 Yamaha Zuma Problems
- Complaints
- 29filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 1,100miles, 29 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2009 Yamaha Zuma (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 29 consumer complaints for the 2009 Yamaha Zuma. The part named most often is fuel system, with 29 complaints (100% of the total). 29 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 1,100 miles. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year. Fuel system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the fuel pump filed under the same part.
Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
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.
- Fuel system29 100%
Example complaints
Fuel system: “My 2009 Yamaha wy125yl has begun to stall and will not restart. I view this as a serious safety issue. Pushing a motorcycle from a busy intersection with fast moving traffic is something that would not care to repeat. After a brief internet search I was quickly able to find numerous websites full of complaints with the same description. Motorcycle stalling, and will not restart in warm ambient conditions .”
NHTSA complaint #10413226, filed 2011-07, 840 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 29 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 800 and 2,200 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
- 13V035000Feb 4, 2013Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pumpCovers: Yamaha Zuma 2009
Yamaha is recalling certain model year 2009 YW125 (Zuma 125) scooters manufactured between July 2008 and April 2009 due to possible improper clearances in the internal fuel pump components. These improper clearances may cause an inadequate supply of fuel.
Recall details for the 2009 Yamaha Zuma → · 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.
- 10055289Feb 7, 2014Equipment. Yamaha mc: when looking for technical information, a comprehensive index is provided regarding technical solutions for various problems.
Other model years of the Yamaha Zuma
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 29 | 1,100 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Stable |
| 2005 | 6 | 962 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2009 Yamaha Zuma have?
NHTSA recorded 29 consumer complaints for the 2009 Yamaha Zuma as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2009 Yamaha Zuma is reported most often?
Fuel system is named most often, in 29 complaints (100% of the total).
Has the 2009 Yamaha Zuma 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 2009 Yamaha Zuma reported?
Among the 29 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 1,100 miles and the middle half falls between 800 and 2,200 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.