2013 Yamaha XTZ12: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
6 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
9,900 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2013 model year. Data snapshot: . 5 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 6 complaints (50.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine operation | 1 | 16.7% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 16.7% |
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 | 3 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
Engine: 3; Electrical System: 2; Vehicle Speed Control: 2; Exterior Lighting: 1; Fuel/Propulsion System: 1; Unknown Or Other: 1; Wheels: 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 | 5 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 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: 5; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 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 (5). 1 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 |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 4 |
| 2018 | 1 |
2016: 1; 2017: 4; 2018: 1
Pattern summary
Engine leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues 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 10916172 · 2016-10-14 (October 14, 2016)
MOTORCYCLE WAS IN MOTION ON HIGHWAY, REAR WHEEL SPOKE BROKE AND CAUSED SEVERE DAMAGES TO MOTORCYCLE (SWING ARM, EXHAUST AND WHEEL) AND UNSAFE CONDITIONS. I BELIEVE THAT SPOKES ARE FAILING DUO TO DEFECTS IN MATERIALS OR BAD DESIGN. YAMAHA DECLINED SAFETY ISSUE AND WARRANTY COVERAGE STATING THAT WHEELS/SPOKES ARE WEAR AND TEAR ITEMS, I SPOKE TO YAMAHA REPRESENTATIVE SEVERAL TIMES BY CALLING [phone removed]. PICTURES AND SERVICE REPAIR ORDER FROM MOTORCYCLE SERVICE SHOP ATTACHED.
Owner-reported narrative. 7,300 miles reported. Look up ODI 10916172 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10991569 · 2017-05-25 (May 25, 2017)
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.
Owner-reported narrative. 13,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10991569 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10992410 · 2017-05-31 (May 31, 2017)
ENGINE SHUTS OFF OR EXHIBITS HIGH UNCONTROLLED RPM OR IDLE WHILE STATIONARY OR IN MOTION.
Owner-reported narrative. 22,300 miles reported. Look up ODI 10992410 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11015960 · 2017-08-17 (August 17, 2017)
2013 YAMAHA SUPER TENERE. ENGINE/IDLE SPEED VARIES AND/OR ENGINE DIES. SOMETIMES IT SPEEDS UP (TO AS MUCH AS 4000 RPM) WITHOUT ANY RIDER INPUT (DANGEROUS) AND IF THE CLUTCH IS ACTIVATED SIMULTANEOUSLY IT WON'T IDLE AND ENGINE DIES. ALSO DIFFICULTY STARTING. SEEMS TO HAPPEN MORE OFTEN IN COOLER TEMPERATURES VS WARM. TURNING OFF THE IGNITION THEN TURNING IT BACK ON SOMETIMES TEMPORALLY SEEMS TO RESET THINGS (MAY TAKE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS). IT WILL RUN AT CRUISE SPEEDS BUT ONCE SPEED IS REDUCED THE PROBLEMS OCCUR. A FAULT CODE OF 60 ONCE CAME UP ON…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11015960 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11030313 · 2017-09-28 (September 28, 2017)
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. THIS …
Owner-reported narrative. 8,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11030313 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11123092 · 2018-08-28 (August 28, 2018)
I WASN'T NOTIFIED OF YAMAHA 2014 RECALL TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT SOCKET. I WAS SURPRISED BY YAMAHA DEALER BARNES BROS. TODAY WHEN TOLD THAT MY MOTORCYCLE IS DUE FOR THIS RECALL. AS ORIGINAL OWNER, I'VE HAD THE MOTORCYCLE TO THE BOHN YAMAHA DEALER FOR 4 YEARS. SO I CALLED YAMAHA TODAY AT [phone removed] AND THE TWO CALL TAKERS COULD'T TELL ME ANYTHING USEFUL ABOUT THIS RECALL. THEY STUCK TO THEIR APPROVED SCRIPT TO ONLY SAY THE YAMAHA HAS MY CORRECT HOME ADDRESS ON FILE. THEY SAY THERE'S NO WAY FOR YAMAHA TO TRACK IF I WAS EVER MAILED NOTIFICATION O…
Owner-reported narrative. 9,900 miles reported. Look up ODI 11123092 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
14V044000 · Exterior Lighting:Headlights
Reported: 2014-02-10 (February 10, 2014)
Yamaha Motor Corporation USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 YZFR1 motorcycles manufactured October 2008 through August 2013 and 2012-2013 XTZ12 motorcycles manufactured October 2011 through August 2013. In the affected motorcycles, use of the headlight may generate enough heat to cause the bulb connections to expand, resulting in arcing in the headlight bulb socket which could cause the socket to overheat, melt and cause the headlight to malfunction.
Consequence: A headlight failure reduces the rider's ability to see clearly and the motorcycle's visibility to oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Yamaha will notify owners and dealers will replace the headlight socket, free of charge. The recall began on March 10, 2014. Owners may contact Yamaha at 1-800-962-7926.
NHTSA campaign record ↗18V695000 · Electrical System:Wiring
Reported: 2018-10-04 (October 4, 2018)
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Yamaha XTZ12 Super Tenere motorcycles. Over time, a gap may develop in the protective sealant where the lead wires of the accelerator position sensor (APS) and throttle position sensor (TPS) connect to the electronic control unit (ECU). This may cause corrosion on the wires, preventing the engine from returning to idle after the throttle is released.
Consequence: If the engine does not return to idle when the throttle is released, it can lead to a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will bypass the wire lead connection with a new sub lead harness multi-connector, free of charge. The recall began October 26, 2018. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990122.
NHTSA campaign record ↗