2014 Yamaha FZ09: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
12 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
2,190 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2014 model year. Data snapshot: . 10 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 8 of 12 complaints (66.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 16.7% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 8.3% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 8.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine | 8 |
| Power Train | 5 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
Engine: 8; Power Train: 5; Electrical System: 1; Exterior Lighting: 1; Service Brakes: 1; Suspension: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 9 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 9; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (9). 2 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 2 |
2013: 1; 2014: 3; 2015: 3; 2016: 2; 2017: 1; 2018: 2
Pattern summary
Engine leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 2 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10557000 · 2013-12-23 (December 23, 2013)
DRIVING ACROSS THE INTERSTATE10 SALT RIVER BRIDGE IN PHOENIX AZ, THERE IS A DIP AT ONE OF THE BRIDGE EXPANSION JOINTS. IT IS NOT A VERY SEVERE DIP BUT THE REAR SUSPENSION ON THIS NEW MOTORCYCLE BOUNCED VIOLENTLY 5 TIMES AFTER THIS DIP. THERE IS AN ADJUSTMENT SCREW TO INCREASE THE DAMPING AND I TURNED IT TO THE MAXIMUM VALUE, BOTH FRONT AND REAR, THIS REDUCED THE AMOUNT OF POST BUMP BOUNCING TO AROUND 2 TIMES. THIS IS INADEQUATE SUSPENSION DAMPING AND I BELIEVE IT COULD BE A HAZARD, ESPECIALLY IF IT HAPPENS IN A TURN, WITH AN INEXPERIENCED R…
Owner-reported narrative. 30 miles reported. Look up ODI 10557000 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10594156 · 2014-05-27 (May 27, 2014)
CAMSHAFT CHAIN TENSIONER BECOMES LOOSE, EXCEPTIONALLY LOOSE INCREASING THE CHANCE FOR ENGINE TIMING TO JUMP, SLIP, OR FOR THE CAMSHAFT CHAIN TO BREAK WHILE IN MOTION LEADING TO OR ACCELERATING ENGINE DAMAGE AND WEAR. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 400 miles reported. Look up ODI 10594156 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10609463 · 2014-07-09 (July 9, 2014)
AT INITIAL COLD START AND UNDER LOAD BETWEEN 3000-4000 RPM THERE IS A NOTICEABLE RATTLE/TICK FROM THE RIGHT SIDE OF ENGINE AT THE CAM CHAIN TENSIONER. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION IT SEEMS THE TENSIONER DOES NOT HOLD TENSION WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR, BREAKAGE, OR ENGINE FAILURE. FOLLOWING YAMAHA PROCEDURE FOR CAM CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTMENT PROVES THAT THE TENSIONER IS MALFUNCTIONING BY WATCHING THE HEX KEY TOOL BACK OFF (LOOSEN) AFTER MAKING ADJUSTMENT AND EVENTUALLY CAUSING RATTLE/TICK AGAIN. CONTACTING YAMAHA DEALERSHIP ALSO CONFIRMED ISSUE,…
Owner-reported narrative. 386 miles reported. Look up ODI 10609463 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10641267 · 2014-10-03 (October 3, 2014)
EVER SINCE DAY 1 IT NEVER LIKES TO COLD START ON THE FIRST TRY. STARTS TO CATCH BUT NEVER DOES UNTIL YOU TRY A SECOND TIME. AFTER STARTING, YOU HEAR A LOUD TICK/FLUTTER , I'M GUESSING THE WHOLE CAM CHAIN TENSIONER ISSUE THAT SEEMS TO BE PLAGUING EVERYONE. I JUST RECEIVED THE RECALL FOR THE HEADLIGHT HARNESS TOO SHORT. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10641267 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10694575 · 2015-03-16 (March 16, 2015)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 YAMAHA FZ09. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIMING TENSIONER ON THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE REPAIRED TWICE. EACH TIME THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, THE TENSIONER WAS TIGHTENED; HOWEVER, THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO AN UNKNOWN MANUFACTURER RECALL. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10694575 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10705510 · 2015-04-14 (April 14, 2015)
RIDING ON THE FREEWAY WHILE LANE SPLITTING 45 MPH DOWN SHIFTING FROM 4TH TO 3RD GEAR SLOWING DOWN PROCESS. PRESSING CLUTCH ENGINE STALLED, DOWN SHIFTED TO 3RD GEAR. ENGINE STARTED ONCE I LET GO OF THE CLUTCH IN 3RD GEAR. FRONT END LIFTED ABOUT FOOT. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 1,108 miles reported. Look up ODI 10705510 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10748012 · 2015-08-12 (August 12, 2015)
WHILE RIDING APPROXIMATELY 60MPH IN TRAFFIC, JUST PULLED AHEAD OF SOME VEHICLES, AND THE ENGINE STARTED TO LOSE POWER, SHUDDER, AND THEN IT MADE A LOUD SCREETCHING SOUND, AND LOCKED UP THE REAR TIRE WHEN THE ENGINE DIED. I PULLED IN THE CLUTCH, RELEASING THE REAR TIRE, AND THE ENGINE WAS STILL DEAD. TRIED THE STARTER, NOTHING. DOWNSHIFTED AS THE BIKE COASTED SLOWER INTO 3RD GEAR, AND SLOWLY LET OUT THE CLUTCH, AND IT "BUMP STARTED" THE ENGINE, BUT NOW IT WAS MAKING A MASSIVE TICK TICK TICK TICK TICK NOISE. (MUCH LOUDER THAN THE OTHER MINOR T…
Owner-reported narrative. 1,780 miles reported. Look up ODI 10748012 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10904863 · 2016-09-08 (September 8, 2016)
I WANNA SAY I LOVE THIS BIKE AND WILL CONTINUE DRIVING AND TRYING TO FIX IT.MY 2014 FZ09 HAS 5000 MILES ON IT AND WHEN I DOWN SHIFT IN TRAFFIC OR ANYWHERE THE BIKE DIES THE TIRE WILL SOMETIMES LOCK UP IF I DON'T CATCH THE PROBLEM IN TIME.. I'M TRYING TO GET OTHERS THAT ARE ON THE FZ FORUMS TO SHARE THERE SAME COMPLAINTS.. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AS IT WILL LITERALLY JUST CUT OFF NO POWER POOF.. AND A REALLY BAD NOISE AND VIBRATION AROUND 3100 TO 4000 RPMS MAKES YOU FEEL LIKE THE TRANSMISSION IS FALLING APART.. OTHER THAN THAT I LOVE THE …
Owner-reported narrative. 2,600 miles reported. Look up ODI 10904863 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
14V550000 · Exterior Lighting:Headlights
Reported: 2014-09-10 (September 10, 2014)
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2014 Yamaha FZ09 motorcycles manufactured August 1, 2013, to August 29, 2014. The affected motorcycles may have a headlight harness that is too short and when the handlebars are turned fully to the left or right the harness may break near the coupler or coupler may disconnect from the headlight bulb.
Consequence: If the harness breaks or the coupler detaches from the headlight, the headlight will go out, reducing the rider's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will install a sub-harness to lengthen the headlight harness, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on September 22, 2014. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926.
NHTSA campaign record ↗