2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Exterior Lighting:turn Signal 2026-06-05 · campaign 26V367000 · 4,173 vehicles ⚠ DO NOT DRIVE
Defect: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2025 XTZ690 motorcycles. The turn signal lights may fail to operate when activated. As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Turn signals that do not function properly may fail to indicate the rider's intention to change direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Owners are advised not to ride their motorycle until the remedy is complete. Yamaha will replace the meter assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 26, 2026. Owners may contact Yamaha's customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990190. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning June 26, 2026.
What owners report
2026-09-06 · Power Train“hesitation and jerking when holding a steady throttle causing popping to come from the exhaust. may cause me to crash due to inconsistent power and control. i reported it to the dealer. they didn't inspect it and only called the tech line. they reported back to me that its a normal operation.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.