Yamaha XVS650 problems & recalls

NHTSA records for 1998–2010: 0 recall campaigns and 41 owner complaints. Pick a model year.

1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2005 2009 2010

By year

Year	Recalls	Complaints
1998	0	2
1999	0	4
2000	0	8
2001	0	8
2002	0	13
2005	0	4
2009	0	1
2010	0	1

What owners complain about (all years)

Power Train25

Suspension3

Wheels3

Equipment2

Seats2

Electrical System2

Service Brakes, Hydraulic1

Structure1

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