After receiving a notification for a safety recall for a 2023 Yamaha XSR900, the recall was applied by a Yamaha dealer in Santa Maria, after the recall the motorcycle idle poorly at low temperature and stalls during acceleration, it is a very dangerous condition as it can inadvertently stop the engine during maneuvers at low speeds. Several posts in the internet complain about the same issue, the dealer says the recall was implemented correctly.
The worst 2023 Yamaha XSR900 problems
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- Engine1
- Fuel system1
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Recalls 1
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
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Questions about the 2023 Yamaha XSR900
Is the 2023 Yamaha XSR900 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2023 Yamaha XSR900, close to a typical XSR900 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2023 Yamaha XSR900?
Engine and cooling, with 1 complaint. Next is fuel system (1).
How many recalls does the 2023 Yamaha XSR900 have?
1 recall, covering vehicle speed control.
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