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2022 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2022 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2022 compare to other Tracer 9 GT years?

Tracer 9 GT NHTSA complaints by model year, 2022 highlighted1 complaint2018: 0 complaints2020: 0 complaints2021: 0 complaints2022: 0 complaints2024: 1 complaints
Tracer 9 GT NHTSA complaints by model year, 2022 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2022 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

25V248000Speed ControlApril 16, 2025 · 216 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

Unstable idling or an engine stall can lead to loss of control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of an injury or crash.

Remedy

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.

22V130000EngineMarch 7, 2022 · 3,594 units

Defect

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2021-2022 MT-09, MT-09 SP, and MTT9GT (Tracer 9 GT) motorcycles. Improper electronic control unit (ECU) programming may limit the throttle response, cause an engine stall, or fail to illuminate the engine warning light when a system error occurs.

Consequence

Limited throttle response, engine stall, or a missing warning light can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

2022 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT — common questions

Is the 2022 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2022 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2022 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.