This page covers 1 recall and 12 owner complaints for the 2014 Yamaha Fz09.
Powertrain and engine complaints dominate what owners report for the 2014 Yamaha FZ-09. On the powertrain side, owners describe clutch basket failures, in at least one case at relatively low mileage, where the basket cracked and caused gear slippage and loss of drive. Downshifting behavior is also a recurring concern, with riders reporting the engine cutting out and the rear tire locking up during deceleration in traffic. On the engine side, the cam chain tensioner comes up repeatedly, with owners describing tensioner failure leading to a loose cam chain and noticeable noise from the right side of the engine. One owner reports going through two tensioner replacements on the same bike. A single report mentions an intermittent headlight following a wiring harness service, and one describes the front brake lever bottoming out against the handlebar with the wheel locked.
12
Total Complaints
By System
At a glance
What can fail
The headlight wiring harness is too short. When handlebars turn fully left or right, the harness may break near the connector or disconnect from the headlight bulb.
What the fix does
Dealers will install an extension harness to lengthen the headlight wiring at no charge.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
