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2012 Yamaha XTZ12
The 2012 Yamaha XTZ12 appears in 2 NHTSA recall campaigns (electrical system and exterior lighting) and in 1 consumer complaint filed with the agency.
The component named most often is electrical system: 333.3 of every 1,000 component mentions for this year, above the 134.9 per 1,000 across all 2012 model-year vehicles and against 200 per 1,000 for the Yamaha XTZ12 line as a whole.
That is fewer than the average of 1.3 complaints per model year across the 6 Yamaha XTZ12 model years on this register.
Complaints were received in the largest number in 2017 (1); the most recent in the file is dated 25 May 2017.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
Defect, as filed: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Yamaha XTZ12 Super Tenere motorcycles. Over time, a gap may develop in the protective sealant where the lead wires of the accelerator position sensor (APS) and throttle position sensor (TPS) connect to the electronic control unit (ECU). This may cause corrosion on the wires, preventing the engine from returning to idle after the throttle is released.
Consequence: If the engine does not return to idle when the throttle is released, it can lead to a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will bypass the wire lead connection with a new sub lead harness multi-connector, free of charge. The recall began October 26, 2018. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990122.
Filed by Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (manufacturer campaign 990122).
Defect, as filed: Yamaha Motor Corporation USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 YZFR1 motorcycles manufactured October 2008 through August 2013 and 2012-2013 XTZ12 motorcycles manufactured October 2011 through August 2013. In the affected motorcycles, use of the headlight may generate enough heat to cause the bulb connections to expand, resulting in arcing in the headlight bulb socket which could cause the socket to overheat, melt and cause the headlight to malfunction.
Consequence: A headlight failure reduces the rider's ability to see clearly and the motorcycle's visibility to oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Yamaha will notify owners and dealers will replace the headlight socket, free of charge. The recall began on March 10, 2014. Owners may contact Yamaha at 1-800-962-7926.
Filed by Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (manufacturer campaign 990084).
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Component mentions per 1,000 for the 2012 Yamaha XTZ12 (black) against all 2012 model-year vehicles in the file (yellow). A complaint can name more than one component.
| Per 1,000 component mentions | 2012 | XTZ12 line | All 2012 vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 333.3 | 200 | 134.9 |
| Engine | 333.3 | 266.7 | 127.7 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 333.3 | 200 | 39.1 |
| Component | Mentions | Per 1,000 | Line | All 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 333.3 | 200 | 134.9 |
| Engine | 1 | 333.3 | 266.7 | 127.7 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 333.3 | 200 | 39.1 |
1 unique complaints, 3 component mentions; 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported by complainants. Complaint narratives are not republished.
Complaints by year received
Investigations
No NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation action in the current file names this model year.
Other Yamaha XTZ12 model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2 | 1 | 28,736 |
| 2013 | 2 | 6 | 28,736 |
| 2014 NHTSA | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2018 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 18,203 |
| 2019 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 18,203 |
| 2020 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 18,203 |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All Yamaha XTZ12 model years · Yamaha: 43 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 2012 Yamaha XTZ12 have?
2 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 18V695000, was reported to NHTSA on 4 Oct 2018 and concerns electrical system:wiring. Across all model years the Yamaha XTZ12 line has 3 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2012 Yamaha XTZ12?
No NHTSA investigation in the current file names this model year.
What component do owners of the 2012 Yamaha XTZ12 complain about most?
Electrical System: 1 of 3 component mentions (333.3 per 1,000). Next is engine with 1. Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.