Model year guide

2015 Yamaha Super Tenere

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2015 Yamaha Super Tenere is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2015 Yamaha Super Tenere — representative photo
Representative photo

2015 Yamaha Super Tenere at a glance

Safety recalls1
Owner complaints2

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

2015 Yamaha Super Tenere recalls 1

Power Train:manual Transmission NHTSA Campaign #15V176000 · 25/03/2015

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2015 FJ-09 (FJ09F/FC), FZ-09 (FZ09F/FC), FZ6R (FZ6RF/FC), Super Tenere (XTZ12F/FC), Super Tenere ES (XTZ12EF/EFC), and R6 (YZF-R6) motorcycles manufactured September 1, 2014, to November 17, 2014. The affected motorcycles may have an incorrectly manufactured shift cam segment stopper, having a sharp edge on the inside of the bend instead of a smo…

Fix: Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shift shaft assembly with a new one, free of charge. The recall began on April 6, 2015. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926.

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.

2015 Yamaha Super Tenere common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Service Brakes
Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.

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: INFORMATION ON DISCONTINUATION OF SUSPENSION OIL RT-43 USED FOR CERTAIN MODELS AND REPLACED BY AN ULTRA HIGH PERFORMANCE M1 SUSPENSION OIL. NO MODEL OR YEARS LISTED. *PE

Bulletin TE-M-2015-006 · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · May 2015

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

2015 Yamaha Super Tenere vehicles on record

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2015 Yamaha Super Tenere — frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 Yamaha Super Tenere have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2015 Yamaha Super Tenere. 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 2015 Yamaha Super Tenere?

Across all 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are power train, service brakes.

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