Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2023 Yamaha MT-09 peaked in 2023, with 2 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2023 Yamaha MT-09
Motorcycle, gasoline, built in Japan. Owner complaints on file from Apr 18, 2023 to Apr 28, 2025.
Recall campaigns covering this model year1216 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints33.0 times the median 2023 motorcycle
Severity index0.02023 motorcycles average 7.9
First 24 months2Complaints in its first two years
Components
33% of complaints about the 2023 Yamaha MT-09 name electrical system
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
One recall campaign covers the 2023 Yamaha MT-09
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V-248 | Apr 16, 2025 | Brushes inside the Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) may slide excessively due to improper ECU programming, possibly causing unstable idling or an… | Engine and cooling | 216 | Software update |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2023 Yamaha MT-09
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
3 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Apr 28, 2025Failure Apr 26, 20254,800 milesCaldwell, IDFrame and members
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.
NHTSA complaint 11657242 - Filed Dec 25, 2023Failure Dec 1, 2023LOS Angeles, CAElectrical system
Check engine light keep coming on. Code reader reads P2135 code, which is a TPS output voltage deviation error. A/B throttle/peddle
NHTSA complaint 11561797 - Filed Apr 18, 2023Failure Apr 16, 2023Saint louis, MOService brakes
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.
NHTSA complaint 11517702
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
No manufacturer communications on file
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.