2012 Yamaha XT1200Z Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2012 Yamaha XT1200Z, and owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
- 2012
- 2013
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2012 Yamaha XT1200Z. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2012 Yamaha XT1200Z have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA; 3 describe a crash. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 19,418 miles. Complaints peaked in 2017 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“While riding, my abs light lit up and my rear brake became hard to press and rear brakes because inoperable. Had it diagnosed and the abs pump is malfunctioning”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 30, 2025 · Service brakes
“At 12 years old and 34,500 miles the rear brakes began feeling soft and eventually traveled to the bottom and the rear brakes stopped working. Front brakes worked normally. Several attempts at bleedin”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 29, 2024 · Service brakes
Compare Yamaha XT1200Z model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Yamaha XT1200Z model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Yamaha XT1200Z | 0 | 10 |
| 2013 Yamaha XT1200Z | 0 | 7 |
Checking a specific 2012 Yamaha XT1200Z
How do I know if my 2012 Yamaha XT1200Z has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Yamaha dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.