2021 Yamaha Tracer 9 Gt problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (3)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:engine Control Module (Ecu/Ecm):software 2022-03-07 · campaign 22V130000 · 3,594 vehicles ⚠ DO NOT DRIVE
Defect: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2021-2022 MT-09, MT-09 SP, and MTT9GT (Tracer 9 GT) motorcycles. Improper electronic control unit (ECU) programming may limit the throttle response, cause an engine stall, or fail to illuminate the engine warning light when a system error occurs.
Risk: Limited throttle response, engine stall, or a missing warning light can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Owners should not operate their motorcycle, other than to take it to a dealer, until the remedy is performed. Dealers will reprogram the ECU, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2022. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-866-894-1626. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990158.
Vehicle Speed Control:throttle 2022-02-24 · campaign 22V110000 · 453 vehicles ⚠ DO NOT DRIVE
Defect: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2021 Tracer 9 GT (MTT9GT) motorcycles. The throttle grip may break if used to pull up a motorcycle fallen on its side.
Risk: A broken throttle grip may restrict throttle movement or cause a loss of throttle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Owners should not operate their motorcycle, other than to take it to a dealer, until the remedy is performed. Dealers will replace the grip end and if necessary, the throttle grip assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 17, 2022. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-866-894-1626. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990156.
Equipment:other:labels 2021-10-25 · campaign 21V836000 · 16 vehicles
Defect: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2021 Tracer 900 GT (MTT9GTM) motorcycles. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) printed on the Federal Certification label may not match the VIN stamped on the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Risk: An owner that references an incorrect VIN label may not recognize their vehicle is involved in a safety recall, and may not have the recall remedy performed, which could increase the risk of injury, fire, or a crash.
Fix: Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will install a correct certification label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 12, 2021. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990151.
Service bulletins (3)
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 2022-07-26 · M2022-011 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
2021 and newer mtt9gt (tracer 9 gt) models new essential tools
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2022-04-27 · M2022-009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service manual corrections â fi troubleshooting process changed for dtc p2135 the 2021 tracer 9 gt service manual has been revised to correct several errors.
Equipment 2022-02-17 · M2022-003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bulletin describing update to the service manual regarding throttle servo motor checking procedure, valve spring free length limit, and shift sensor diagnostic trouble code.
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.