2022 Yamaha Tenere 700 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (1) · Electrical System (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper 2023-07-10 · campaign 23V472000 · 211 vehicles ⚠ DO NOT DRIVE
Defect: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2022 Tenere 700 (XTZ7N) motorcycles. The front brake calipers may have been assembled with bolts that have an incorrect thread length, which can damage the mounting hole threads in the brake caliper.
Risk: Damaged brake calipers can detach and cause a loss of braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Owners should not operate their motorcycle, other than take it to a dealer, until the remedy is performed. Dealers will inspect the length of the front brake caliper bolts and replace them, if necessary. If the caliper mounting-hole threads are damaged, the caliper will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 20, 2023. Owners may contact Yamaha's customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 9
What owners report
2026-08-29 · Electrical System“fuel gauge broken, all bars flashing. not being able to track fuel level would leave people stranded at the side of the road…”
2023-02-17 · Fuel/Propulsion System“with the brand new motorcycle stored in the garage, the garage is full of fuel fumes coming from fuel evaporating from the fuel cap. also, if the motorcycle drops to one side and the fuel tank is full, the fuel starts pouring out from the fuel cap. this can cause a fire or soak in fuel the equipment attached to the motorcycle. this is a hazard. yam…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.