2009 Yamaha Redundant Zuma problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel System, Gasoline (23) · Fuel/Propulsion System (3) · Fuel System, Other (3)
🛣️ Complaints by mileage
29 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (1)
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2013-02-04 · campaign 13V035000 · 8,700 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: The limited fuel supply could cause engine stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump with a newly designed fuel pump. The recall began on February 27, 2013. Owners contact Yamaha at 1-800-962-7926.
Service bulletins (1)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2014-02-07 · TB-M-2014-003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
yamaha mc: when looking for technical information, a comprehensive index is provided regarding technical solutions for various problems. *pe
What owners report
2012-12-03 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 209 mi“defective fuel pump quit with less than year old and less than 200 miles ordered new replacement upgraded fuel pump from yamaha parts dealer and installed ....no more problems.... *tr…”
2012-08-27 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 1,024 mi“after driving for 30 minutes and parking vehicle refused to restart for 20 minutes. after restart vehicle stalled and again refused to restart. *tr…”
2012-06-27 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 2,632 mi“i drove the yw125 about 5 miles on a 90 degree day and parked at a store. i came out with my wife as we both have zuma 125s and hers started and mine didn't. my normal fuel pump sound was not happening so i knew it was not working. i let it st for 40 minutes in the shade and it started back up. i got it home and shut it off. i turned the key on and…”
2012-04-16 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 4,010 mi“when it is hot out, the fuel pump stops working. this happens especially when it has been sitting outside in the sun. it will initially start and then, when the bike gets warmed up, it just shuts off. then, when you try to start it, you do not hear the pump pressurize and it will not start for anywhere from an hour to several hours. *js…”
2011-09-07 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 341 mi“after a short ride the scooter will not start again, did notice that fuel pump will not work when turned on. there is only 340 miles on this vehicle. left stranded on a hot day. *tr…”
2011-08-30 · Fuel System, Other · 943 mi“i have been having trouble with my scooter failing to start or stop running while ridding.the fuel pump wont stay running or wont kick on when the key is turned on. *tr…”
2011-08-10 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 1,125 mi“i own two 2009 yamaha 125 zuma scooters. both wont restart after warmed up and fuel pump fails to work. *tr…”
2011-08-10 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 981 mi“2009 yamaha 125 scooter stalls after warmed up. fuel pump quits and scooter will not restart until sitting several hours. *tr…”
2011-07-17 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 840 mi“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. "motorc…”
2011-06-20 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 4,587 mi“my zuma 125 was running fine for about a mile when it suddenly stalled out and would not re-start. my local bike mechanic said i have a bad fuel pump. have not rode scooter since then becouse unable to get a fuel pump. there was a recall overseas and should be one here in the u.s. *tt…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.