Model year guide

2011 Yamaha FZ8

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2011 Yamaha FZ8 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 18 on record.

2011 Yamaha FZ8 — representative photo
Representative photo

2011 Yamaha FZ8 at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Owner complaints1

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2011 Yamaha FZ8 recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2011 Yamaha FZ8.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2011 Yamaha FZ8 common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Suspension
Listen for clunks over bumps, check the car sits level, and look for uneven tire wear and worn shocks or struts.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 1

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered.

YAMAHA MC: WHEN LOOKING FOR TECHNICAL INFORMATION, A COMPREHENSIVE INDEX IS PROVIDED REGARDING TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS FOR VARIOUS PROBLEMS. *PE

Bulletin TB-M-2014-003 · Equipment · Feb 2014

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the FZ8. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

About the Yamaha FZ8

The Yamaha FZ8 and FAZER8, also known as the FZ8N and FZ8S, are motorcycles produced since 2010 by Yamaha Motor Corporation for sale in the United States, Europe, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. The FZ8 is a naked bike, while the virtually identical FAZER8 features a half fairing and ABS. The FZ8 and FAZER8 replace the smaller capacity FZ6 and FZ6 FAZER, although as of July 2010 these continue to be sold in other markets.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2011 Yamaha FZ8 vehicles on record

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Other Yamaha FZ8 model years

2015 2014 2013 2012 2010

2011 Yamaha FZ8 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 Yamaha FZ8 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2011 Yamaha FZ8. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Yamaha FZ8?

Across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are suspension.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.