2023 Yamaha XSR900 problems, recalls, safety rating, MPG & value

Q: Does the 2023 Yamaha XSR900 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2023 Yamaha XSR900. 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.

2023 Yamaha XSR900 at a glance

Safety recalls1

Owner complaints1

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

2023 Yamaha XSR900 recalls 1

Vehicle Speed Control:throttle:throttle Position Sensor (tps) NHTSA Campaign #25V248000 · 16/04/2025

Pure Sports Distributing Inc. (Yamaha of Hawaii) is recalling certain 2022 MT-09 Tracer GT, 2021-2025 MT-09 SP, 2021-2025 MT-09, 2022-2023 and 2025 MT-10 SP, 2022-2024 MT-10 and 2022-2024 XSR900 motorcycles. The brushes inside the Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) may slide excessively due to improper ECU programming, possibly causing unstable idling or an engine stall.

Fix: Dealers will reprogram the engine control unit (ECU) software and replace the TPS, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 6, 2025. Owners may contact Yamaha of Hawaii customer service at 1-808-498-8248.

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.

2023 Yamaha XSR900 common problems

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

Engine

Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.

Fuel/propulsion System

Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.

Canadian recalls 1

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2023 Yamaha XSR900. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

Engine

Issue: On certain motorcycles, a software problem could cause damage to the throttle position sensor. This could lead to an unstable idle, engine hesitation or the engine could stall. Note: This recall replaces recall M23-008 (Transport Canada recall no. 2023-339). Vehicles that received a software update under that recall also require this repair. Safety Risk: A sudden loss of…

Transport Canada #2025059 · Feb 2025

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

About the Yamaha XSR900

Yamaha XSR900 is a neo-retro standard motorcycle which uses an 890 cc (54 cu in) transverse inline-triple engine. Introduced in 2016, the XSR900 is derived from Yamaha's MT-09.

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

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2023 Yamaha XSR900 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2023 Yamaha XSR900 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2023 Yamaha XSR900. 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 2023 Yamaha XSR900?

Across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are engine, fuel/propulsion system.

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