2021 Yamaha Mt-09 Recall Information and Defects
The 2021 Yamaha Mt-09 has 10 active safety recalls issued by the NHTSA and Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA. These critical defects primarily concern software, and throttle position sensor (tps). Review the full details below, including NHTSA and Manufacturer Campaign numbers.
Quick Jump to Recalls (10 Defects)
Defect #1: Software Malfunction (MFR Campaign: 990158)
NHTSA ID: 22V130000 | MFR Campaign Number: 990158
Posted on: 2022-03-08
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.
Consequence
Limited throttle response, engine stall, or a missing warning light can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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
Defect #2: Software Malfunction (MFR Campaign: 990158)
NHTSA ID: 22V130000 | MFR Campaign Number: 990158
Posted on: 2022-03-08
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.
Consequence
Limited throttle response, engine stall, or a missing warning light can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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
Defect #3: Software Malfunction (MFR Campaign: 990158)
NHTSA ID: 22V130000 | MFR Campaign Number: 990158
Posted on: 2022-03-08
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.
Consequence
Limited throttle response, engine stall, or a missing warning light can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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
Defect #4: Software Malfunction (MFR Campaign: 990158)
NHTSA ID: 22V130000 | MFR Campaign Number: 990158
Posted on: 2022-03-08
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.
Consequence
Limited throttle response, engine stall, or a missing warning light can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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
Defect #5: Software Malfunction (MFR Campaign: 990158)
NHTSA ID: 22V130000 | MFR Campaign Number: 990158
Posted on: 2022-03-08
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.
Consequence
Limited throttle response, engine stall, or a missing warning light can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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
Defect #6: Software Malfunction (MFR Campaign: 990158)
NHTSA ID: 22V130000 | MFR Campaign Number: 990158
Posted on: 2022-03-08
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.
Consequence
Limited throttle response, engine stall, or a missing warning light can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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
Defect #7: Throttle Position Sensor (tps) Malfunction (MFR Campaign: )
NHTSA ID: 25V248000 | MFR Campaign Number:
Posted on: 2025-04-17
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.
Consequence
Unstable idling or an engine stall can lead to loss of control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of an injury or crash.
Corrective Action
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
Defect #8: Throttle Position Sensor (tps) Malfunction (MFR Campaign: )
NHTSA ID: 25V248000 | MFR Campaign Number:
Posted on: 2025-04-17
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.
Consequence
Unstable idling or an engine stall can lead to loss of control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of an injury or crash.
Corrective Action
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
Defect #9: Software Malfunction (MFR Campaign: )
NHTSA ID: 25V248000 | MFR Campaign Number:
Posted on: 2025-04-17
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.
Consequence
Unstable idling or an engine stall can lead to loss of control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of an injury or crash.
Corrective Action
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
Defect #10: Software Malfunction (MFR Campaign: )
NHTSA ID: 25V248000 | MFR Campaign Number:
Posted on: 2025-04-17
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.
Consequence
Unstable idling or an engine stall can lead to loss of control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of an injury or crash.
Corrective Action
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