Yamaha recalls 2021-2022 MT-09 motorcycles due to potential engine stall and crash risk from improper ECU programming. Owners must stop using until repaired.
Limited throttle response, engine stall, or a missing warning light can increase the risk of a crash.
Yamaha is recalling certain 2021-2022 MT-09 motorcycles because improper electronic control unit programming can cause engine stalls or missing warning lights, increasing crash risk. Owners must stop using the motorcycle until a dealer reprograms the ECU.
Improper electronic control unit programming can cause the motorcycle to stall unexpectedly or fail to show warning lights when a system error occurs. This increases the chance of losing control and crashing.
Owners of 2021-2022 Yamaha MT-09, MT-09 SP, and MTT9GT (Tracer 9 GT) motorcycles are affected. Riders using these models without the fix face higher crash risk.
Check for 2021-2022 MT-09, MT-09 SP, or MTT9GT (Tracer 9 GT) models. The recall was notified to owners via mail on March 17, 2022.
Do not operate the motorcycle except to take it to a dealer for repair.
Dealers will reprogram the ECU free of charge to fix the issue.
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.
Improper electronic control unit programming may cause engine stalls or missing warning lights, increasing crash risk.
Check if you own a 2021-2022 MT-09, MT-09 SP, or MTT9GT (Tracer 9 GT) model. The recall was notified via mail on March 17, 2022.
No, dealers will reprogram the ECU free of charge.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Yamaha to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V130000 — Yamaha Yamaha Hello, I own a Yamaha that is covered by recall 22V130000 from Yamaha. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
