Yamaha problems
Owners have filed 2,550 complaints about Yamaha vehicles with NHTSA, spread across 161 models.
2,550
Complaints
161
Models
132
Crashes reported
29
Fires reported
Every Yamaha model
| Model | Years | Complaints | Worst year | Most reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Road Star | 1999–2009 | 326 | 2003 | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Yamaha | 1975–2004 | 209 | 2002 | Electrical System |
| FJR1300 | 2003–2018 | 172 | 2007 | Electrical System |
| YZFR1 | 1998–2015 | 133 | — | Acceleration & Cruise Control |
| Road Star Warrior | 2002–2004 | 125 | 2002 | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Bolt | 2014–2015 | 112 | — | Electrical System |
| Road Star Silverado | 1999–2003 | 80 | — | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| YZF-R1 | 2002–2020 | 73 | 2004 | Electrical System |
| FZ6 | 2004–2006 | 62 | — | Fuel & Propulsion |
| XV1700 | 2002–2007 | 60 | 2005 | Fuel & Propulsion |
| YZFR6 | 1999–2014 | 58 | — | Electrical System |
| XVS1100 | 1999–2006 | 52 | — | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| FJR1300A | 2006–2006 | 50 | — | Electrical System |
| XV19 | 2006–2009 | 46 | — | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| XVS650 | 1998–2010 | 45 | — | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| XV1900 | 2006–2021 | 42 | — | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| XVS11 | 2002–2008 | 41 | — | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| YZFR6L | 1999–2002 | 36 | — | Electrical System |
| XVS950 | 2009–2019 | 34 | — | Steering |
| Midnight Star | 2001–2003 | 29 | — | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Redundant Zuma | 2009–2009 | 29 | — | Fuel & Propulsion |
| Stratoliner | 2006–2007 | 29 | — | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| XT1200Z | 2012–2013 | 29 | — | Electrical System |
| Warrior | 2005–2005 | 28 | — | Electrical System |
| XVS65 | 2001–2009 | 26 | — | Transmission & Drivetrain |
Yamaha model years to avoid
Graded D or F against the other years of their own model.
2002 Yamaha Yamaha
62 complaints · electrical system
2004 Yamaha YZF-R1
43 complaints · electrical system
2001 Yamaha Yamaha
37 complaints · transmission & drivetrain
2003 Yamaha Yamaha
32 complaints · transmission & drivetrain
2007 Yamaha FJR1300
81 complaints · electrical system
2002 Yamaha Road Star Warrior
86 complaints · transmission & drivetrain
2003 Yamaha Road Star
105 complaints · transmission & drivetrain
2005 Yamaha FJR1300
23 complaints · electrical system
2002 Yamaha Road Star
88 complaints · transmission & drivetrain
2004 Yamaha Road Star
23 complaints · engine & cooling