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2015 Yamaha XT250Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2015 Yamaha XT250, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 14V-754 the manufacturer reports only 59% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Lowest repair rate 59%Owner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage0kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 21, 2019. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2015 Yamaha XT250 has problems

2 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
Electrical system10
Engine10
Exterior lighting10
Fuel/propulsion system10

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

1 recall

2015 Yamaha XT250 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.

59%repaired · 2016 Q1

Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system

Recall 14V-754 · Nov 25, 2014 · 4,776 vehicles · 2,804 repaired

Risk. A melted air induction hose may cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a vehicle 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

2015 vs. every other XT250 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 XT250 median. How we score

'80'08'09'13'14'15
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What XT250 owners report

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

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 (NA) YAMAHA XT250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HAZARD LIGHTS ILLUMINATED WHEN THE LEFT AND RIGHT TURN SIGNALS WERE ACTIVATED. AS A RESULT, BOTH TURN SIGNAL INDICATORS WOULD BLINK AND CONFUSE OTHER MOTORISTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MIDDLE TOWN CYCLES (3711 COMMERCE DR,…
Complaint 11209060 · May 21, 2019 · 200 miles

Own a 2015 XT250?

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