2026 Yamaha TW200 Recalled For Faulty Speedometer
962 units of Yamaha's trusty dual-sport affected
Yamaha is recalling one of its longtime stalwart models because of an issue affecting its speedometer. The TW200 has been a part of Yamaha’s lineup since 1987, returning year after year with relatively few changes in its nearly 40-year history as a reliable entry-level dual-sport.
While we are used to seeing recalls for brand new models, undergoing large volume real world testing for the first time that is nearly impossible to replicate during development, it’s far less common for models like the TW200, which use most of the same parts for decades and are much less complex than newer motorcycles. The speedometer recall reminds us that problems, even the most analog ones, can still pop up on occasion. The recall affects 962 units, all entirely from the 2026 model year.
According to recall documentation released by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the components in the front wheel gear unit assembly may deform and fail to drive the speedometer cable properly, causing the speedometer to display inaccurate speeds, or fail to show any speed at all during operation.
Yamaha attributes the problem to the use of the materials in some of the assembly’s internal components that lack the required rigidity. As a result, these materials may get deformed when tightening the front wheel axle bolt, preventing the speedometer wire from spinning properly.
The problem was identified during quality control review and examination of failed components of models offered in other markets that use similar components. In December 2025, Yamaha Motor Co. informed its U.S. subsidiary about the issue, resulting in the recall. Owners are being warned not to ride their 2026 TW200s until the issue is corrected.
Yamaha dealers will replace the gear unit assembly on affected models with a component that meets the required specifications, at no cost to owners. Units produced after August 2025 should already have the correct component installed.
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A bike that hasn't really changed in almost 40 years and some of the 39-year-old models are still running, but now there's a recall. This is what happens when you choose the lowest bidder as your supplier.