I was making a right turn in 1st gear and applying small throttle for traction but the engine cut off during the turn. This is dangerous for a motorcycle as friction and throttle is needed for a safe turn even during slow speeds. I have raised the concern to a local dealer prior to this incident. I called the local dealer and they stated that the open recall had already been completed so there is nothing else to do. There are a few youtube videos and many comments about this being a common issue.
The worst 2021 Yamaha MT-09 problems
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- Electrical1
- Engine1
- Fuel system1
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- Electrical1
- Engine1
- Fuel system1
Recalls 2
Vehicle speed control: throttle: throttle position sensor (TPS)
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- Unstable idling or an engine stall can lead to loss of control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of an injury or crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 25V248000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling: engine: engine control module (ecu/ECM): software
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- Limited throttle response, engine stall, or a missing warning light can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 22V130000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2021 Yamaha MT-09 3
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Is the 2021 Yamaha MT-09 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2021 Yamaha MT-09, close to a typical MT-09 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2021 Yamaha MT-09?
Electrical system, with 1 complaint. Next is engine (1).
How many recalls does the 2021 Yamaha MT-09 have?
2 recalls, covering vehicle speed control and engine and engine cooling.
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