RECALLS — YAMAHA SUPER TÉNÉRÉ (XTZ1200)
Yamaha Super Ténéré (XTZ1200) recalls
Yamaha Super Ténéré (XTZ1200) model years 2012–2020 covered by at least one recall campaign. Pick a year to see the Canadian and U.S. campaigns side by side.
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U.S. NHTSA campaigns are listed on each year page, where they are queried live by model year. The Canadian list below covers every year together.
Transport Canada recalls
05- Lights And Instruments#2020572
4,524 units affected
Issue: On certain motorcycles, the brake switch may not work correctly due to a manufacturing defect. As a result, the brake light could stay on. This can also cause the cruise control system not to work or could cause it to turn off. Safety Risk: A brake light that does not work properly could result in road users being confused with the rider's intentions, and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Yamaha will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your motorcycle to a dealer to replace the front brake switch.
- Accessories#2019186
744 units affected
Issue: On certain motorcycles, the removable hard saddlebags do not have side reflectors. When the saddlebags are mounted, the motorcycle’s side reflectors cannot be seen. Safety Risk: Side reflectors that are hidden may make a motorcycle less visible to others and could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Yamaha will notify owners by mail and provide two rear side reflectors along with installation instructions.
- Electrical#2018567
475 units affected
On certain motorcycles, the wiring leading to the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) could become corroded and the ECU could receive incorrect signals. This may cause the engine speed not to return to idle when the throttle is released, creating the potential for of a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will install new wiring harness components to bypass the defective wiring connection.
- Lights And Instruments#2014067
475 units affected
On certain motorcycles, the headlamp connector may overheat and melt, affecting headlamp function. This could compromise driver visibility and increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the headlamp wiring.
- Fuel System#2011392
150 units affected
On certain motorcycles, the fuel pump O-ring seal may not have been installed correctly during vehicle assembly. This could cause a fuel leak which, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the fuel pump O-ring seal.
Canadian data updated August 24, 2026
Does this recall apply to my vehicle?
Matched by make, model, and model year. Many recalls affect only specific VIN ranges — confirm with your dealer using your full VIN.
What to do
Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer in both countries. To confirm a recall applies to your specific vehicle, contact your manufacturer or dealer with your full VIN, or use the official channel:
- NHTSA recall lookup (search by VIN) — U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Defects and recalls database — Transport Canada