2013 Yamaha Xtz12 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (2) · Wheels (1) · Exterior Lighting (1)
Safety recalls (2)
Electrical System:wiring 2018-10-04 · campaign 18V695000 · 4,736 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Exterior Lighting:headlights 2014-02-10 · campaign 14V044000 · 24,000 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
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
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What owners report
2018-08-28 · Exterior Lighting · 9,900 mi“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 1-800-962-7926 and the two call takers could't tell me anything us…”
2017-09-28 · Engine · 8,000 mi“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 w…”
2017-08-17 · Vehicle Speed Control“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 t…”
2017-05-31 · Unknown Or Other · 22,300 mi“engine shuts off or exhibits high uncontrolled rpm or idle while stationary or in motion.…”
2017-05-25 · Vehicle Speed Control · 13,000 mi“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.…”
2016-10-14 · Wheels · 7,300 mi“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 yamah…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.