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2023 Yamaha MT-09 Recalls & Complaints

The 2023 Yamaha MT-09 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 3 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Yamaha dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2023 Yamaha MT-09. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2023 Yamaha MT-09 owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Yamaha MT-09, describing incidents dated April 16, 2023 to April 26, 2025.

Most-cited components

Electrical System 1 complaint
Service Brakes 1 complaint
Structure 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11657242 · Filed April 28, 2025
The contact owns a 2023 Yamaha MT-09. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic light, the contact noticed a crack on the frame of the motorcycle. The contact stated that there was no impact to the frame to have caused the crack. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent…
ODI #11561797 · Filed December 25, 2023
Check engine light keep coming on. Code reader reads P2135 code, which is a TPS output voltage deviation error. A/B throttle/peddle
ODI #11517702 · Filed April 18, 2023
The front brake lever brake light switch is supposed to illuminate the brake light just before braking is applied (according to manufacturer’s manual). I realized when I was sitting on the motorcycle in my driveway, with the front brake holding the motorcycle, that the brake light wasn’t…

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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.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2023 Yamaha MT-09. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

3 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2023 Yamaha MT-09.

Structure

ODI #11657242

Incident: April 26, 2025 · Filed: April 28, 2025

The contact owns a 2023 Yamaha MT-09. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic light, the contact noticed a crack on the frame of the motorcycle. The contact stated that there was no impact to the frame to have caused the crack. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 4,800.

Electrical System

ODI #11561797

Incident: December 1, 2023 · Filed: December 25, 2023

Check engine light keep coming on. Code reader reads P2135 code, which is a TPS output voltage deviation error. A/B throttle/peddle

Service Brakes

ODI #11517702

Incident: April 16, 2023 · Filed: April 18, 2023

The front brake lever brake light switch is supposed to illuminate the brake light just before braking is applied (according to manufacturer’s manual). I realized when I was sitting on the motorcycle in my driveway, with the front brake holding the motorcycle, that the brake light wasn’t illuminated. As I began to test it I realized I was able to have the bike come to a complete stop without the brake light illuminating when using only the front brake lever. The motorcycle was purchased brand new and braking system has not been modified. I only had 300 miles on vehicle when this was discovered. I brought it to a Yamaha dealer as suggested in the manual if the light is not illuminating before braking pressure had been applied. The service mechanic at Donnelson Cycles in St Louis MO stated that this braking switch could not be adjusted. I searched for recalls and could not find any. This could cause a major hazard for someone especially if they are stopped using the front brake lever and the vehicle behind them does not know they are stopped or slowing.

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