Yamaha problems and recalls
Owners have filed 2,187 complaints about 26 Yamaha models. The most complained-about is the Road Star, mostly for transmission problems.
- owner complaints
- 2,187
- recalls
- 77
- models
- 26
Models
Sorted by number of complaints. Tap a model for its years to avoid.
| Model | Years | Complaints | Worst year | Top problem |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Road Star | 1999-2009 | 317 | 2003 | Transmission |
| Yamaha | 1991-2004 | 179 | 2002 | Electrical |
| YZFR1 | 1998-2020 | 175 | 2007 | Acceleration |
| FJR1300 | 2003-2018 | 138 | 2007 | Electrical |
| Road Star Warrior | 2002-2004 | 117 | 2002 | Transmission |
| Bolt | 2014-2015 | 86 | 2014 | Electrical |
| Road Star Silverado | 1999-2003 | 76 | 2003 | Transmission |
| XV1700 | 2002-2007 | 58 | 2006 | Fuel system |
| YZFR6 | 1999-2016 | 55 | 2001 | Electrical |
| FZ6 | 2004-2006 | 50 | 2004 | Fuel system |
| FJR1300A | 2006 | 47 | 2006 | Electrical |
| XVS1100 | 1999-2006 | 45 | 2006 | Transmission |
| XV19 | 2006-2009 | 41 | 2006 | Transmission |
| XVS650 | 1998-2010 | 41 | 2002 | Transmission |
| XVS11 | 2002-2008 | 35 | 2002 | Transmission |
| YZFR6L | 1999-2002 | 33 | 2002 | Electrical |
| Midnight Star | 2001-2003 | 29 | 2003 | Transmission |
| Redundant Zuma | 2009 | 29 | 2009 | Fuel system |
| XV1900 | 2006-2012 | 28 | 2006 | Transmission |
| FZ-09 | 2014-2017 | 26 | 2014 | Transmission |
| Stratoliner | 2006-2007 | 25 | 2006 | Transmission |
| Super Tenere | 2012-2023 | 23 | 2012 | Electrical |
| V-Star | 2006-2007 | 22 | 2006 | Transmission |
| Warrior | 2005 | 21 | 2005 | Electrical |
| XVS65 | 2001-2009 | 21 | 2003 | Transmission |
| Zuma 125 | 2009-2011 | 20 | 2009 | Fuel system |
Yamaha problems by type
- Transmission848
- Electrical458
- Engine301
- Fuel system292
- Acceleration149
- Brakes75
- Body72
- Suspension61
- Lights51
- Wheels34
Latest Yamaha recalls
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Trailer hitches -
Exterior lighting: turn signal -
Electrical system: instrument panel: speedometer/odometer -
Engine and engine cooling: critical fasteners -
Vehicle speed control: throttle: throttle position sensor (TPS) -
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper -
Engine and engine cooling: engine: engine control module (ecu/ECM): software -
Vehicle speed control: throttle