NHTSA vehicle safety data
2021 Yamaha MT-09 Recalls & Complaints
The 2021 Yamaha MT-09 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Yamaha dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2021 Yamaha MT-09. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2021 Yamaha MT-09 owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2021 Yamaha MT-09, describing incidents dated August 13, 2023.
Most-cited components
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Engine 1 complaint
- Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11538360 · Filed
I was making a right turn in 1st gear and applying small throttle for traction but the engine cut off during the turn. This is dangerous for a motorcycle as friction and throttle is needed for a safe turn even during slow speeds. I have raised the concern to a local dealer prior to this incident. I…
Unstable Idling or Engine Stall from TPS Failure
NHTSA #25V248000 · Vehicle Speed Control — Throttle — Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) · NHTSA notice
Reported April 16, 2025 · Pure Sports Distributing Inc.
Potentially affected: 216 vehicles
Repair completion: 34.58% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified May 6, 2025
Defect description
Pure Sports Distributing Inc. (Yamaha of Hawaii) is recalling certain 2022 MT-09 Tracer GT, 2021-2025 MT-09 SP, 2021-2025 MT-09, 2022-2023 and 2025 MT-10 SP, 2022-2024 MT-10 and 2022-2024 XSR900 motorcycles. The brushes inside the Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) may slide excessively due to improper ECU programming, possibly causing unstable idling or an engine stall.
Safety consequence
Unstable idling or an engine stall can lead to loss of control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of an injury or crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will reprogram the engine control unit (ECU) software and replace the TPS, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 6, 2025. Owners may contact Yamaha of Hawaii customer service at 1-808-498-8248.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1- 888-275-9171), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Improperly Programmed ECU May Cause Engine Stall
NHTSA #22V130000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Engine — Engine Control Module (ECU/ECM) — Software · NHTSA notice
Reported March 7, 2022 · Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Potentially affected: 3,594 vehicles
Repair completion: 70.87% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Yamaha campaign 990158 · Owners notified March 17, 2022
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
Limited throttle response, engine stall, or a missing warning light can increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Other Yamaha MT-09 model years
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