Stop using nowVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published July 3, 2022
Yamaha MT-09 (2021) Recall: Engine Stall Risk
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.
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. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80755-yamaha-mt-09-2021-recall-engine-stall-risk.
“Yamaha MT-09 (2021) Recall: Engine Stall Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80755-yamaha-mt-09-2021-recall-engine-stall-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #22V130000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V130000).
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA recalled certain 2021-2022 MT-09, MT-09 SP, and MTT9GT motorcycles due to a risk of crash from limited throttle response or engine stalls. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the recall on July 3, 2022. Owners should not operate the motorcycles until dealers reprogram the electronic control unit free of charge.
How to tell if you have it
Yamaha MT-09, 2021-2022
Yamaha MT-09 SP, 2021-2022
Yamaha MTT9GT (Tracer 9 GT), 2021-2022
What to do
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. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-866-894-1626.
The hazard
Improper electronic control unit programming may limit throttle response, cause an engine stall, or fail to illuminate the engine warning light when a system error occurs. These issues can increase the risk of a crash.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA has had 28 other recalls on record since Jan. 11, 2011. Other recent recalls of similar products include the Yamaha XTZ690 (June 5, 2026), Yamaha XMAX scooter (Nov. 13, 2025), and Yamaha XC155 (Sept. 4, 2021). NHTSA has received one owner complaint for the 2021 MT-09 as of Aug. 14, 2023, and one for the 2022 model as of April 13, 2024. Other recent recalls of similar products include the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R (Nov. 18, 2025), KTM 390 Adventure R (Dec. 1, 2025), and Honda VT750 (Oct. 1, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
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.
Brand
Yamaha
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop Using It Now
Do not operate the motorcycle except to take it to a dealer for repair.
Contact Dealer for Repair
Dealers will reprogram the ECU free of charge to fix the issue.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 4 months.
1Owner letters mailed
2NHTSA received the defect report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Yamaha
We’ve drafted a message you can send Yamaha to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V130000 — Yamaha MT-09 (2021) Recall: Engine Stall Risk
Hello,
I own a Yamaha MT-09 (2021) Recall: Engine Stall Risk 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.
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.
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