Yamaha XSR900 (2016–2021) maintenance schedule & recalls

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Maintenance schedule

Factory schedule · verified

From Yamaha XSR900 (2016–2021) service schedule, verified Sep 2026

Service Interval
Oil & filter every 8,000 mi or 12 months
Spark plugs every 4,000 mi or 6 months
Spark plugs
Tires
Clutch
Lights
Wheels
Coolant
Fuel line
Air filter
Brake hose
Brake hose
Engine oil
Brake fluid
Diagnostics
Drive chain
Front forks
Control cables
Cooling system
Shock absorber
Wheel bearings
Valve clearance
Brake lever pivot
Brake pedal pivot
Chassis fasteners
Shift pedal pivot
Clutch lever pivot
Throttle operation
Steering head bearings
Steering head bearings
Rear suspension linkage
Swingarm pivot bearings
Swingarm pivot bearings
Secondary air supply system

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Recalls

NHTSA · refreshed 3 days ago
25V248000 · Vehicle Speed Control:Throttle:Throttle Position Sensor (Tps) affects 2022, 2023

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.

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.

17V221000 · Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar affects 2016

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2017 FJ-09, FZ-09, and XSR900 motorcycles. The lower handlebar holder may loosen due to a painting issue and the inadequate application of the thread-locking agent.

Remedy: Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lower handlebar holder, free of charge. The recall began April 13, 2017. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990114.

Common questions

How often should the oil & filter be serviced on a Yamaha XSR900 (2016–2021)?

Service every 8,000 mi or 12 months for the Yamaha XSR900 (2016–2021), per the official maintenance schedule (Yamaha XSR900 (2016–2021) service schedule).

How often should the spark plugs be serviced on a Yamaha XSR900 (2016–2021)?

Service every 4,000 mi or 6 months for the Yamaha XSR900 (2016–2021), per the official maintenance schedule (Yamaha XSR900 (2016–2021) service schedule).