2007 Yamaha XF50Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2007 Yamaha XF50, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 27, 2013. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2007 Yamaha XF50 has problems

5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Fuel system, gasoline30
Engine and engine cooling10
Fuel/propulsion system10
Steering10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2007 Yamaha XF50 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Relay: connecting

Recall 08V-461 · Sep 11, 2008 · 4,800 vehicles

Risk. IF THE CONNECTING ROD BREAKS, THE ENGINE WILL STOP AND CANNOT BE RESTARTED INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Yamaha.

Best & worst years

2007 vs. every other XF50 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the XF50 median. How we score

'07'08
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What XF50 owners report

Recent fuel system, gasoline complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I HAVE A 2007 YAMAHA C3 (XF50) SCOOTER. IT HAS KNOWN FUEL PUMP ISSUES, AND IN WARM WEATHER EXPERIENCES SYMPTOMS OF VAPOR LOCK AND FAILING FUEL PUMP ISSUES. WHILE RIDING THE SCOOTER, THE FUEL PUMP PRIMES AND FEEDS THE ENGINE FINE UNTIL IT HEATS UP AND BEGINS TO INTERMITTENTLY FAIL. AT TIMES IT HAS…
Complaint 10366975 · Nov 20, 2010 · 6,750 miles
MY YAMAHA 2007 C3 SCOOTER LOSES POWER IN TRAFFIC OR WILL NOT RESTART. MY C3 HAD A SAFETY RECALL LAST FALL BECAUSE OF FAILURE OF DRIVE SHAFT. C3 NOW APPARENTLY HAS PROBLEM WITH FUEL PUMP CAUSING LOSS OF POWER IN TRAFFIC AND/OR WILL NOT RESTART. FOUND INFORMATION ON THE INTERNET WHERE OTHER OWNERS…
Complaint 10275678 · Jul 2, 2009 · 371 miles
YAMAHA SCOOTER XF50W HAD ISSUES WITH TWO RECALLS. CONSUMER WANTS THE SCOOTER REPLACED OR RETURNED TO YAMAHA FOR THE PURCHASE PRICE. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE SCOOTER WOULD RUN FOR A SHORT DISTANCE AND THEN CUT OFF. THE PROBLEM WAS DIAGNOSED AS A DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP.*JB
Complaint 10245949 · Oct 17, 2008

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